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How to Navigate this Research Guide

Welcome to the Master's in Public Administration Research Guide! Here you will find a collection of resources and jumping off points for conducting public administration research. If you need help, head to the Goddard Library Online Help button for FAQs and to get in touch with a librarian.

Best Bet Databases

Here are some databases that are "best bets" for public administration research. We recommend them because they include journals, periodicals, ebooks, and reference sources on a wide variety of public administration topics.

Policy File Index This link opens in a new window
Policy File Index is a unique resource for U.S. public policy research. Users are able to access timely, updated information from over 350 public policy think tanks, nongovernmental organizations, research institutes, university centers, advocacy groups, and other entities. Over 75 public policy topics are covered, from foreign policy to domestic policy.
Business Source Premier This link opens in a new window
Regional, national and international business, financial, banking and industry publications (includes over 2,300 titles fulltext). Includes access to the full text of the Harvard Business Review.
ERIC This link opens in a new window
Education Resource Information Center. Contains journal articles and reports in education.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Serach journals, ebooks, images and primary sources in the humanities, social sciences, economics, mathematics, and language and literature.

To learn more about these databases and how to access others, check out the Which databases should I use? page on this research guide.

Public Administration at Clark

Learn more about Public Administration at Clark on the Master of Public Administration homepage:

Master of Public Administration
Whether your goal is to bring positive change to your local community or to advance a cause you feel passionate about, our Master of Public Administration (MPA) program equips you with the leadership and analytical skills you need to realize your vision.

Find faculty and student research conducted at Clark on the Digital Commons:

Digital Commons
Clark University Digital Commons is an online depository that provides long-term access to the diverse array of scholarly, professional, scientific, and creative output produced or housed at Clark University.