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GOVT 2302: American Government - National, State, and Local

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The best library assignments are those that use a variety of resources including books, newspaper and journal articles, and internet sites. We encourage you to use all of these sources for this paper. Books are often the best resources for government topics. You may apply for a library card and request materials online. We hope you will take full advantage of the many resources our libraries offer. Please contact Lone Star College-Kingwood Librarians or write to James Monroe using your ANGEL e-mail with any questions you may have during your research.

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As you begin, narrow your topic to a size that you can manage. Volumes have been written about the First Amendment alone! Consider keywords that will help you find the information you need. This could be the subject of an amendment, a case, or names of individuals. Use these keywords for locating information in the library catalog, electronic databases, and on the internet.

Sample Keywords: Freedom of speech; Women 's suffrage; Clinton and impeachment; Brown v. Board of Education; Miranda v. Arizona; Filibuster;


Bibliography: Page created by Sue Goodwin. Feb. 2007. Updated 8/11 by KMB.
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