Use this guide to find key resources—articles, books, government information, policy reports, and citation help—for your assignments and research in public administration.
Not sure where to begin? Start with these top resources:
Journal Articles & Databases - Find scholarly journal articles and learn which databases are best for public administration research.
Books & Ebooks – Search for books and ebooks at EMU Library and beyond.
Course Materials - Access ebooks and textbooks used in public administration courses.
Grey Literature & Think Tanks – Discover policy papers, reports, and research from think tanks and policy organizations.
Social Science Data Sources & Statistical Methods – Jump to resources for datasets, statistics, and help with research methods.
Legal Sources – Learn how to find court cases, laws, and law review articles (links to the Legal Reference guide).
Government Information – Access federal, state, and local government information, plus country profiles and international resources.
Finance & Budgets - Explore budget and finance information from federal, state, and local agencies.
Associations & Organizations - Find professional groups and associations relevant to public administration.
Citation Help – Get help formatting papers and citing sources in APA Style (7th edition).