LibGuides: Political Science Research Guide: Finding Articles & More

Selecting and Using Keywords Video (3:50)

Joshua Vossler's video "Selecting and Using Keywords"

Research Tip: If you're researching the topic videogame violence as discussed in the video, a site like this one from Statista would be great to supplement your research.

Academic Search Complete

Quick Tips and Shortcuts for Database Searching (video 5:19)

Safeshare.tv link for Quick Tips & Shortcuts

Brainstorming for Keywords & Boolean Operators
Use this MCC Library worksheet to help you brainstorm keywords. Also contains information on using Boolean Operators to refine your search.

Journals, Magazine and Newspaper Articles

Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Large database of articles from journals, magazines and newspapers, many in full-text, on a variety of topics.
Academic OneFile This link opens in a new window
Multi-disciplinary full text database
Military & Government Collection (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Current news pertaining to all branches of the military and government
Gale Onefile: Military and Intelligence This link opens in a new window
Military and Intelligence Database Collection provides access to scholarly journals, magazines, and reports covering all aspects of the past and current state of military affairs. The database offers content in key subject areas including governmental policies, the socioeconomic effects of war, the structure of the armed forces, and more.
Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
One-stop source for information on today's hottest social issues

Complete List of Government, Political Science & Criminal Justice Databases

Political Science Research Guide: Finding Articles & More

Off-Campus Access to Databases

Selecting and Using Keywords Video (3:50)

Academic Search Complete

Quick Tips and Shortcuts for Database Searching (video 5:19)

Journals, Magazine and Newspaper Articles

Entering Keywords into a Database (video 4:41)