Research Guides: Political Science: Literature Review & Writing

Citation Searching

Look backward.
What sources has a particular author cited?

Look forward.
What authors have cited a particular source?

The following tools will help you find out both!

Worldwide Political Science Abstracts This link opens in a new window
1975-present. Find articles covering international issues in political science and related fields such as international relations, law, public administration, and public policy.
Web of Science This link opens in a new window
1990-present. Brings together Arts & Humanities Citation Index, Social Sciences Citation Index, Science Citation Index Expanded and the newer Emerging Sources Citation Index. Search thousands of research journals by topic or do a Cited Reference search.
Scopus This link opens in a new window
Some 1788-present. Search one of the largest abstract and citation databases for materials on science, engineering, technology, and medicine along with some social sciences and humanities.
Google Scholar @ SLU This link opens in a new window
Freely available online. Use this link to search Google Scholar with SLU full-text options. Look for the "Find It @ SLU" link after configuring your Google Scholar Preferences using the steps found under “Additional Info” below.
To see the Find It @ SLU link when searching Google Scholar off-campus:
- Sign in to Google Scholar Settings-Library Links
- Search for “Saint Louis University”
- Select “Find It @ SLU”
- Save

SLU Academic Integrity Policy
Is it plagiarism or not? Learn more at the SLU Academic Integrity Page.
You Quote it, You Note it
Ten minute tutorial on why, when, and how to cite from Acadia University Library.

The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue
Includes information about the writing process, research and citation, grammar academic writing and more.
SLU Writing Services
Get help with your writing from University Writing Services consultants.