Research Guides: Politics: Find Background Sources

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Sage Research Methods This link opens in a new window
Why search here? Good for finding resources that explain research methods and help guide the development the development of your own research project.
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This resource also includes a Methods Map, a Project Planner, Statistical Methods selection tool, and further reading lists.
Language: English

About Wikipedia
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The World Factbook
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.

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Includes collections in areas such as education, the environment, history, law, medicine, religion, social sciences, and more.
Language: English
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