Policy studies resources and support

1. Starting out

When researching a topic new to you, look for a definition and/or summary in:

• Policy studies quick reference tools
• Other quick reference tools

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2. Quick search

• Quick search on the Library homepage for searching the Library Catalogue, Google Scholar, and more
• How to use the Library Catalogue effectively
• Policy studies collections
• How to use search engines, including Google, effectively

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3. Advanced search

For a comprehensive, quality assured search of the literature of your subject:

• Why you must go beyond Google
• Policy studies databases

Other resources for you to explore and evaluate:

• Policy studies Internet links
• Policy studies reviews and bibliographies

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4. Evaluating results

• Evaluating your search results

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5. Writing up

How to..

• Avoid plagiarism
• Compile your reference list
• Use bibliographic / reference management software such as EndNote
• Journal title abbreviations in policy studies
• Write for a subject
• Avoid copyright problems

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6. Keeping up to date

• Keeping up to date with a subject
• News

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