Political Science 201: Mary Shumaker

American Federal Government: Spring 2005

 

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Who's In Congress

Who is my Representative or Senator?

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Your Topic

What is my topic?

How do I find out what bills are pending on my topic?

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Researching a Bill

How do I find out more information on a particular bill?

Background information on the bill and pertinent issues

Finding Journal Articles

Is this a scholarly journal or a popular magazine?

Finding Newspaper Articles

What if the article isn't available online?

How has my representative/senator has voted on similar bills?

Did my representative write, sponsor, or cosponsor this bill?

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Contacting The Politician

How do I write a letter to my Senator or Representative?

How do I find contact information for my senator or representative?

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Citing Your Sources

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Revised 14 February, 2005 by Ayanna Gaines, Assistant Reference Librarian
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