LibGuides: Political Science Research Guide: Websites

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Congress.gov
Formerly THOMAS, launched by the Library of Congress, makes federal legislative information freely available to the public.
Center for American Women in Politics
The nation's premier resource on all things women and politics.
Roper Center for Public Opinion Research
Archives of social science data, specializing in data from surveys of public opinion. 1930- present
USA.GOV
Central Portal for government websites.

Asking these questions will help you to determine whether the resources you find are credible and reliable.

Who created the page? Does the person or organization have the appropriate credentials?
Why was this site created? What is the purpose of the site? For example, is it sponsored by a company that has a financial interest in the topic?
When was the page created and/or last updated? How current is the information?
Does the author cite trustworthy sources? How does the author support their argument?
How does this site compare to resources your professor recommends or assigns?