POL/HIS 3005: Social Welfare Policy

Newman Library

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Newman Library is located at 151 E. 25th St., across from the Vertical Campus.

Newman Library hours vary depending on the time of year, but is usually open from 7am-Midnight.

Ask a Librarian for research help.

Getting Started

Encyclopedias can be a good way to start your research. Encyclopedia entries can include:

  • a historical context of your topic
  • names of key researchers in the field
  • explanations of theories and key concepts
  • chronologies/timelines
  • lists of articles and books about a topic

When you are ready to search library databases for articles or books, try using some of the key terms from the encyclopedia entry discussing your topic.

In this guide ...

  • Citing Sources 
    APA format and style guides, tools to organize your research

 

Manage & Organize Your Research

Use this Research Worksheet to keep track of library databases, keywords/search terms, authors, and other sources used during the research process.

Public Policy & Administration Encyclopedias

General Encyclopedias

Subject Guide

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Newman Library
Room 422
Baruch College
Box H-0520
151 E. 25th St
New York, NY 10010