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Political Science

This guide is intended for students who are doing research in political science, either for classroom assignments, research papers, or exploring a career in political science.

Welcome to the Political Science guide!

The Contra Costa College Library has many resources available for students studying political science. This guide gives you an introduction to what we have, and always feel free to Ask a Librarian if you have questions or want help getting started with your research!

library book stacksBooks: Look here for key books in this topic area (including print books on our shelves, and electronic books you can use from home). 

     - Political Science United States
     - Civics
     - Nationalism

Articles: We've chosen a few key article databases for your topic area where you might find information in magazines, journals, and newspapers.

Videos: Want to watch something on your topic? Check out our video databases.

Internet Sources: Finding a high quality website through Google can feel frustrating. We have some evaluation tips and ideas of where you might want to start.

Careers: Explore information about careers in Political Science.

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