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The first group of Databases, listed in order of use, are some of the most important scholarly sources for Political Science searching at GRCC.

Political Science Complete
Designed specifically for students, researchers and government institutions, this full-text database covers political topics with a worldwide focus, reflecting the globalization of contemporary political discourse.
Political Science Database
Political Science Database gives users access to hundreds of leading political science, public policy, and international relations journals. It also includes thousands of recent full-text doctoral dissertations on political science topics, together with working papers, conference proceedings, country reports, policy papers and other sources.
CQ Researcher Online
Original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news, including science issues.
JSTOR
JSTOR typically contains full-runs of journals up through the last 4-5 years - BUT usually not the most recent years. Use the [Advanced Search] function to run your search ONLY in the journal subsets that make sense for your assignment; (Political Science, Public Health & Administrations, Urban Studies, etc.)

New York Times
Full-Text New York Times. You must create your own Group Pass account using your GRCC email address in order to access this service.
New York Times "Times Machine"
Must login first to your FREE New York Times Online access (above), then click this link.

The following are omnibus databases covering much more than political science.

Newsbank: America's News Magazines
Newsbank: Michigan Newspapers
Full-text of the Detroit News: 1999 to current, Grand Rapids Press: 2000 to current, and the Traverse City Record-Eagle: 2008-Current
Newspaper Source Plus
ProQuest Central

The last two databases cover many political science topics in a PRO-CON debate style format.

Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Opposing Viewpoints in Context is an online resource covering social issues. This cross-curricular research tool supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes.
Points of View Reference Center
A series of essays and periodical articles on controversial topics that present multiple sides of a current issue. The articles provide questions and materials for further thought and study and are accompanied by supporting references from political and societal publications

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Political Science Course Offerings
Title and descriptions of Political Science coursework at GRCC.
GRCC Social Sciences Department
The Academic Department that includes Political Sciences.