Print Sources
Print resources can be used as research either for a paper or in the creation of a film for the final project. Making a film will require the same kind of research, information gathering, and supporting arguments as a paper.
Subject Research Guide
Exploring Possible Topics
- Pew ResearchPew conducts extensive research into a wide variety of topics and subject areas, presenting results and conclusions.
- CQ ResearcherExplores a single controversial issue in the news in depth each week. Topics range from social and teen issues to the environment, health, education and science and technology. 1991 to present.
- New York TimesFull-text access to current and archive issues of the New York Times is provided by Monroe Library to all current students, staff, and faculty. First-time users will need to create an account using their Loyola email before logging in.
- Wall Street JournalAll Loyola faculty, staff, and students have access to their own individual WSJ subscription. Sign in through sso. This program is sponsored by the College of Business.
- Access World NewsA full-text collection of over 6700 primarily U.S. newspapers. Source for the New Orleans Advocate and Times-Picayune.
Evaluating News/Internet Sources
Appropriate Use of Electronic Resources
Please see our Appropriate Use of Electronic Resources (last revised Aug. 2013).
Databases
- Academic Search CompleteFind articles in all subject areas in over 17,000 journals and magazines, with full text for most. Updated daily. Dates vary, some as early as 1865 to present.
- QuickSearchAll-in-one search that includes our books, scores, CDs, DVDs, archival material, and millions of magazine, newspaper and journal articles.
- Access World NewsA full-text collection of over 6700 primarily U.S. newspapers. Source for the New Orleans Advocate and Times-Picayune.
- JSTORFull-text scholarly journals in many subject areas. We have Arts & Sciences I through XV, Life Sciences, and many others; click "more" below for a full list. JSTOR has the beginning of each journal to 3, 4 or 5 years ago. How-to videos.
Finding Books
To find books on Political Science, search the library's catalog. You can also browse our shelves in the "J" section on the third floor: J: Political Science.
- Library Catalog: Find books, videos, etc. in the Monroe LibraryUse the Monroe Library catalog to find books, DVDs, etc. You will *not* find journal articles in the catalog.
- Borrow books from Tulane's LibraryLoyola and Tulane have reciprocal borrowing for all students. Get a TU/LU card at the Monroe Library Learning Commons desk.
- Interlibrary LoanYou can request an interlibrary loan for materials that the library does not own.
