Research Guides: PPL 201: Introduction to Public Policy: Research Resources

Library Services and Resources

As the librarian assigned to the Martin School, I am available to help with your assignments and research. Please feel free to send me questions by email (jennifer.horne@uky.edu) or to schedule a consultation appointment, which we can do by Zoom.

Policy Memos

Policy Memo Checklist
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Use this checklist to review and critique your policy memo. (From Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Women's and Children Health Policy Center)
Policy Memo #1
For in-class assignment

Source: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Women's and Children Health Policy Center
Policy Brief Example #2
For in-class assignment

Source: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Women's and Children Health Policy Center

Databases

Academic Search Complete
A very broad database that includes scholarly journals, newspapers and magazines, and trade publications.

Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
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Covers management, economics, finance, accounting, international business, and more. Indexes articles from scholarly journals, trade publications, business magazines, and business newspapers with many available as full-text.
PAIS Index This link opens in a new window
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Indexes coverage of issues in the public debate through highly selective coverage of a wide variety of sources, including journal articles, books, government documents, statistical directories, grey literature, research reports, conference papers, publications of international agencies, microfiche, Internet material and more. The database includes a historical perspective on many of the 20th century's social and public policies.
CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
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Provides reporting and analysis on issues in the news. Each CQ Researcher report offers coverage of political and social issues, with regular reports on topics in health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology and the U.S. economy. Reports include a background and chronology, an assessment of the current situation, tables and maps, pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions, and more.
Access World News This link opens in a new window
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Contains 3687 sources from 152 countries, including print and online-only newspapers, blogs, newswires, journals, broadcast transcripts and videos. Full-text of over 600 U.S. newspapers, including the Lexington Herald-Leader (1983 - present) and other Kentucky newspapers

New York Times Digital Edition (New Users) This link opens in a new window
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You must register for an account through this link. Once you register, you have access to the New York Times website through the University of Kentucky.
EXISTING registered subscribers with ACTIVE PAID subscriptions need to cancel their personal subscription by connecting with a chat agent on the site, or calling 800-698-4637 before creating an account. Once the subscription is canceled, they can visit accessnyt.com, type in the school name and follow the instructions based on their location. Since the subscriber “Already have an account " they click “Log In" (Found below "Create an Account"). Input their email address and the same “Password” created for their previous account. If the subscriber encounters an error message, that subscriber can email with edu@nytimes.com.
Wall Street Journal (Digital Edition) This link opens in a new window
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UK Libraries and the Student Government Association (SGA) have partnered with the Wall Street Journal to provide school-sponsored memberships to all students, faculty and staff. Through the partnership, members have full digital access to WSJ.com and through the app. Additionally, curated career content can be found at students.wsj.com. Activate your membership through this link.