Research Guides: U.S. Government: Journal Articles

Important political science journals

Important political science journals such as the following are included in the databases below.

American Journal of Political Science (1)
American Political Science Review (5)
American Politics Quarterly (not in JSTOR)
Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science (3)
Journal of Politics (5)
Journal of Women, Politics & Policy (not in JSTOR)
Legislative Studies Quarterly (5)
Political Science Quarterly (5)
Polity (5)
Public Administration Review (5)
Public Opinion Quarterly (5)
Social Science Quarterly (5)
Political Research Quarterly (formerly Western Political Quarterly) (1)

Following the journal title is the number of the most recent years embargoed (i.e. not available) in JSTOR. Thus, also be sure to search Worldwide Political Science Abstracts for most recent journal articles!

Worldwide Political Science Abstracts Best Bet for very recent articles

JSTOR Best Bet for articles more than 5 years old

Academic Search Complete

Indexes and Databases

JSTOR
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JSTOR is a highly selective digital library of academic content in many formats and disciplines. The collections include top peer-reviewed scholarly journals as well as respected literary journals, academic monographs, research reports from trusted institutes, and primary sources.
Academic Search Complete
Multi-disciplinary database that covers journals and magazines. Also contains hundreds of monographs, reports, conference proceedings, etc.
Political Science Database
Over 150 leading political science and international relations journals. This collection provides full-text of many core titles included in Worldwide Political Science Abstracts. Image articles include all the charts, tables, diagrams, and other graphical elements often used to enhance the editorial value of articles that focus on education topics. Dates of Coverage: 1985-Present.
Worldwide Political Science Abstracts
Abstracts and indexing of the international literature of political science and international relations, along with complementary fields, including international law and public administration/policy. The database provides abstracts of journal articles and citations to book reviews drawn from over 1,500+ serials publications and also provides abstracts of books, book chapters, dissertations and working papers. Dates of Coverage: 1920-Present.
PAIS Index
Covers issues in the public debate through selective coverage of a wide variety of international sources including journal articles, books, government documents, statistical directories, grey literature, research reports, conference papers, web content, and more. Dates of Coverage: 1915-Present.
America: History and Life
Abstracts and citations of articles, book chapters, reviews and dissertations covering the history of the United States and Canada. Dates of publication coverage: 1954-present; coverage for some journals back to the 19th century. Topics covered go back to pre-history.
Nexis Uni
Worldwide newspapers, magazines, newswires, and trade journals. Archives of state and federal case law, statutes and regulations. Dates of Coverage: varies-Present.