Research Guides: Public Administration: Welcome

Welcome to the Public Administration Research Guide

Use this guide to find key resources—articles, books, government information, policy reports, and citation help—for your assignments and research in public administration.

Best Bets for Public Administration Research

Not sure where to begin? Start with these top resources:

Esearch
The library’s main search tool for books, ebooks, and journal articles on your topic.
Political Science Complete
Best all-around database for political science and public administration research.
ProQuest One Business
Useful for public administration topics that overlap with management, finance, or leadership.
CQ Researcher
In-depth, unbiased reports on current and controversial policy issues.
Public Administration Review
The leading journal in the field; find it through Esearch to read current and past articles.

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