Key databases
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ScopusA multidisciplinary abstract and citation database of peer reviewed literature, book reviews and conference proceedings.
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Web of ScienceA collection of citation databases and citation analysis tools covering the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities.
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Australian public affairs full text (APAFT)Includes journal articles from published material on the social sciences and humanities.
Dictionaries, encyclopedias and handbooks
Consult introductory material or general reference works for a broad overview of your issue or topic, and to identify key concepts, theories and researchers in the field. Introductory material may include :
- subject or discipline specific dictionaries and encyclopedias
- handbooks
- companions
- introductions
- guides
- histories
Find introductory material by combining a topic keyword with one of the material type descriptors above, e.g. Dictionary of Australian politics
These are some examples of introductory material available for this subject in the Library. The list is not extensive, and you should perform your own search to see what else is available in our collections.
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The Australian Policy Handbook by Publication Date: 2012 -
A Dictionary of Australian Politics by Publication Date: 2010 -
Keywords in Australian Politics by Publication Date: 2006
Getting started
This guide will help you find key information and resources for your study and research in the field of Australian Government
Your liaison librarian can provide expert advice for your subject.
