Politics & International Relations

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New in June 2024!  UK political party manifestos for the July 2024 election, plus links to analysis of the pledges on climate, education and health

Reading Lists

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Got an assignment? Have you looked at the reading list to see lecturer recommendations?

 

Key Starters for Essays and Dissertations

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After looking at your online reading list, try these to help with your assignments

• Choosing keywords and sources - first steps

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• Finding print and ebooks the Library Catalogue

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• Online resources to try first

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• When you need more depth, use these

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Particularly good for final year undergrad work, research projects, dissertations and all postgrad work

Research Methods

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Finding Articles

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News Sources

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Policy Analysis and Fact Checkers

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Statistics and Public Opinion

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Films, TV, Radio and Training Videos

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Other Key Sources - UK and Worldwide

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Referencing

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Guidance and support for referencing in APA 7, including advice about reference generators

Your Subject Team

 Anne Worden

Faculty Librarian

email Anne.Worden@port.ac.uk

 Sharon Bittner

Assistant Faculty Librarian

email sharon.bittner@port.ac.uk