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Political Science

A one-stop shop for finding political science and legal resources in the library and on the web

Choose A Topic


When choosing a topic to research it can be helpful to look through recent journals or encyclopedias in your field of study. This may help spark ideas or pique your interest! 

For argumentative papers, or current controversial issues try one of the databases below:

Explore some of these sites for more ideas on choosing a topic. 

Research Consultations


For in-depth help, book a research consultation appointment with a librarian.
Schedule an appointment using the appointment calendar below, or email any librarian directly to make an appointment.

What kinds of things can a Librarian help you with?

We can help you:

  • Find articles on a topic
  • Evaluate sources
  • Find reliable websites
  • Develop a research question
  • Start a literature review
  • Make an annotated bibliography
  • Find statistics  
  • Format citations

Or Email Your Question Directly

Looking for Writing Tips?


Try this guide for a few writing tips and resources:

Looking for Writing Help?


You can find help writing and revising essays in the following locations:

Chalon Academic Support Center (ASC) - (Chalon Campus)

  • For traditional Undergraduate Students
  • Request an appointment with an Academic Coach.

Doheny Academic Support Center (ASC)  - (Doheny Campus)

  • For traditional Undergraduate Students 
  • Schedule a Writing Consultation in myMSMU. Make an appointment with SRC Staff by clicking on the Appointments tab and filling out the form to make an appointment in-person or on Zoom.

Professional & Academic Resource Center (PARC) - (Doheny Campus)

  • For Graduate Students and Weekend/Evening College (WEC) Students. 
  • Assistance with brainstorming, grammar, punctuation, citation, coherent argument, and revisions is available.
  • Schedule an appointment for Writing in myMSMU