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Search Primo for Books, Articles, and moreFind an Issue
What policy issues are a priority in your state? Look at state health departments. Here are some examples.
- Priorities from the American Nurses Association
- Priorities from the American Public Health Association
- Priorities from the Wisconsin Dept of Health Services
History and Definitions
These searches can help you get started on the history and definition of your issue. Add more terms or filters based on your topic.
You can also search for your specific topic by name: “opioid crisis” AND policy
Public Opinions
- Try polling websites like Pew Research Center and Gallup and library resources (including peer-reviewed).
- In Primo or Social Science Databases, search for: your topic AND “public opinion”.
- Filter your results by date (last 2-3 years).
Peer-reviewed Articles
- ▶️Video: How to find scholarly, peer-reviewed articles?
- Note: We don’t have Ulrichsweb
- Search for peer-reviewed articles in Primo and Social Science Databases
- Look for a peer-reviewed filter on the left side of most search tools.
- ⚠️Not every article in a peer-reviewed journal is peer-reviewed! (watch the video)
Writing Help
- Annotated Bibliographies: This guide covers annotations and citation help.
- Using Sources: More tips on synthesizing (not summarizing) sources.
- 12 Common Writing Errors: UW-Madison Self-Editing Guide