Database search strategies (a few guidelines):
1. Nexis (via
Academic Universe)
A. Select
"Reference," then "Biographical;" next type in name of
governor and
"all available dates." Note
that not all articles will pertain to your search needs;
skim them and select what you need.
Searching for quotes from people ABOUT
a governor will be difficult. Most
articles will be quoting the governors.
B.
"News," then "General News," then click on "Guided
Search" tab. Enter
your search terms and select
"all available dates." If you wish to select a
newspaper or magazine, consult the
"sources" list by clicking on the button.
Now you are ready to click on the
"Search" button. For guidance on doing
searches, please check with the Park
Librarian on duty.
2. National
Governors Association (web)
Lots of useful material on governors'
staff, policies, speeches, positions, campaigns.
Simply scroll through the site and
click on items of interest.
3. Nexis (via Park Library's Research Software)
Make an appointment with library
director to
work
with you on finding "quotable
quotes" about governors.
4. InfoTrack
Web (via UNC Electronic Resources)
Select "InfoTrack Web,"
then "Expanded Academic ASAP," next select
"keyword search" from left
column. On the search screen, enter the governor's
name, add additional keywords
(biography or cover story or feature or editorial
or interview) and then click on
"Search." This is merely a suggested search; there
no way of knowing what the results
will be (either too many irrelevant hits or too
few) until you do the search. Be
prepared to fine-tune your research strategies.
Consult with the Park Librarian for
further guidance.
5. Google Search
http://www.google.com
Open your browser to Google. Type
the name of the governor and these
suggested additional key terms:
"george pataki" +approval
or
"george pataki" +critics
or
"george pataki" +polls
or
"george pataki" +campaign
or
"george pataki" +family
or any other relevant key word. Then
examine your search results. Be prepared
for the fact that many of your
results simply may not meet your needs. Keep
searching using various likely key
words.
"What
is Credible Information?"
Print Sources for Biographical Information
- Who's Who
- . . . in the Southeast
- . . . in Finance and Industry
- . . . Among Hispanic Americans
- Contemporary Newsmakers
- Contemporary Black Leaders
- Current Biography
- Gale's Biographies
- Almanace of American Politics