Research Guides: PO211 Executive Branch Politics: Intro

Introduction

This guide will introduce you to the best resources for researching how a president dealt with a particular policy issue, for Prof. Galdieri's class.

Here's a breakdown of the types of sources you may want to use:

Reference Sources: background on your chosen presidency and the issues it confronted
Books and Journal Articles: scholarly analysis of presidencies and specific policies
Primary Sources: speeches and executive orders in which the president addressed your issue

Please contact the Reference Desk if you need help finding sources or using any of the resources listed on this guide.