PLSC 440: Senior Capstone
Welcome
Why Use Reference Materials?
Reference Sources:
- Provide background info/brief overviews on a subject
- Provide key terms, persons, etc. to add to database searches
- Lead to more useful sources
- Help you narrow down your topic
Background Information
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American Immigrant: An Encyclopedia of Political, Social, and Cultural ChangeMain Level, Reference: R 304.873 En19E [4 volume set]
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The Encyclopedia of Political ScienceNOTE: Select specific volume from option above Table of Contents, OR click on Book Index (located to the right of the book cover) to browse entire contents/topics and to select your entries.
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The Essentials of Political AnalysisUpper Level: 320.072 P765E
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First Amendment Rights : An EncyclopediaMain Level, Reference: R 342.73085 L64F [2 Volume Set]
Statistical Sources
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Statistical Abstract of the U.S. [1878 - current edition]Authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States
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World FactbookThe Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
