1. Ready, Set, Go:
Policy Research Strategies
Mindy Kent and Meg Kribble
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2. Research Strategy
• Use general sources—news, reference
works, even Wikipedia!—for background
and leads
• Build on what you find
• Ask:
– What kind of resource would have the
information you need?
– Who else cares about this issue?
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3. Tips & Tricks
• Use subject headings in HOLLIS, databases
• Notice new keywords as you go
• Mine footnotes for leads
• Ask a librarian
• Don’t forget the phone!
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4. Ask Us!
Mindy: mkent@law.harvard.edu
Meg: mkribble@law.harvard.edu
Research guide: http://bit.ly/hlslpolicyresearch
Ask a Librarian: http://asklib.law.harvard.edu
Email: research@law.harvard.edu
Phone: 617-495-4516
How was Summer Success?
Let us know at http://bit.ly/rsgeval2013.
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