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Data/Statstics
- Cross-National Time-Series Data ArchiveThe Cross-National Time-Series Data Archive is a longitudinal national data series and provides ranges of annual data from 1815 for all countries with many associated variables. General categories include demographic data, social, political and economic topics.
See the complete list of variables here: https://www.cntsdata.com/coverage/. - StatistaStatista aggregates statistical data on international industries from thousands of sources including market researchers, trade organizations, scientific journals, and government databases. Statista provides access to quantitative data on media, business, finance, politics, and other areas of interest.
- IPoll databankiPoll Databank Contains over half a million of U.S. national public opinion surveys in a variety of topics. Includes questions and answers from over 150 survey organizations. Dates of Coverage: last 70+ years
- Statistical Abstract of the United StatesStatistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Topic areas include population demographics, vital statistics, education, law enforcement, elections, federal/state/local government finances and employment, national security and veterans affairs, social insurance and human services, labor force, poverty and wealth, business enterprise, science and technology, agriculture and natural resources, energy and utilities, construction and housing, manufactures, wholesale and retail trade, transportation, information and communications, banking and finance, arts and recreation, accommodation and food services, foreign commerce and aid, Puerto Rico and the island areas, and international statistics. Dates of Coverage: 1878 (with some data back to 1789)–2012.
- Race Relations in AmericaRace Relations in American provides records of speeches, reports, surveys, and analyses produced by Fisk University's Race Relations Department from 1943-1970. This information documents the civil rights fight with concentrations on desegregation, migration of African Americans from the rural South to urban centers, the role of the Church in the Civil Rights Movement, race riots and tensions, and the activists of the Civil Rights movement.
- Social ExplorerSocial Explorer is an online research tool designed to provide quick and easy access to current and historical census data and demographic information. The easy-to-use Web interface lets users create maps and reports to better illustrate, analyze, and understand demography and social change. In addition to being a comprehensive data resource, Social Explorer also offers features and tools to meet the needs of both demography experts and novices. To learn more about Social Explorer, visit https://www.socialexplorer.com/product
- World FactbookWorld Factbook is a publication of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency that provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Dates of Coverage: Varies by country.
Government Information
The Supreme Court
Judicial security and independence: hearing before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Tenth Congress, first session, February 14, 2007
Getting started as a federal judge: an administrative guide to assist new judges during their first year on the bench
ProQuest Congressional Research Digital Collection Part A (1830-2003)
News
- CQ PressCQ Press includes databases, online reference books, CQ Researcher Plus Archive, a source for basic information on a variety of topics, and CQ Weekly, which provides up-to-date information on the U.S. Congress and its activities. Dates of Coverage: 1929 - present (varies by source)
- Keesing's record of world eventsKeesing's Record of World Events Monthly digest of worldwide political, diplomatic, and economic affairs from all regions of the world. An archive of original, accurate, and objective articles on the world's political, social, and economic events. Includes articles in Economics, History, Journalism, Multidisciplinary, and Political Science. Dates of Coverage: 1931 - 1987: Keesing's Contemporary Archives 1987 - present:
Websites
Constitution Finder (a portal for state and national constitutions)
Evaluating Websites and Sources
Consider the following criteria when evaluating articles, websites, and other information. Depending on the type of research you're doing, you may want to reconsider your sources if you answer these questions a certain way. It can be hard to determine that answers to these questions and how they will affect your research. This skills takes time and practice. Feel free to email me with questions about the evaluation process at brea.henson@unt.edu.
- Currency: The timeliness of the web page
- When was the source published and is that recent enough for the scope of your assignment?
- Relevance/Coverage: The uniqueness of the content and its importance for your needs
- Is the source addressing the needs of your research?
- Does it provide a unique perspective of the topic or is like another one that you have?
- Authority: The source of the web page
- Who is the publisher?
- What is the name of journal?
- What are the credentials of the author?
- What is the reputation of these persons or organization?
- Accuracy: The reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the informational content
- Is the information true?
- Purpose: The presence of bias or prejudice/The reason the website exists
- Is the information trying to persuade or inform?
- Is it bias against or for the topic?
- Does the language use a political or moral/religious perspective?
- Does the language provoke an emotional response from you regardless of what the topic is about?
Need More help? Visit the Media Literacy Guide.
- Media Literacy GuideThis guide is designed to help you evaluate media sources, including understanding fake news and finding fact checking resources.