The University of Pennsylvania's Department of Political Science offers courses in major political subfields of American government and politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory. Each section of this guide includes listings of resources used in these four major political science subfields and other selected subfields taught in most political science curriculums.
Academic, scholarly, and peer-reviewed books, journals, and articles are considered appropriate sources for college-level research and writing assignments. Here are a few tips when searching for books, journals, and articles:
Are you new to political science research? Oxford University Press publishes the following Very Short Introductions series. Each book offers a short, concise, yet authoritative overview of a topic related to political science and international relations. It is designed to provide easily accessible introductions to complex topics.