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This guide will help you locate government information on a variety of topics and information about the government.
Last update: Jun 04, 2009 URL: http://libguides.trinity.edu/govinfo  Print Guide  RSS Updates

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Government Information

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Finding Government Information

Jumping between websites and hoping to find an answer isn't the best way to search.

Taking time to think about your question/problem can pay off big.

There is a lot of Government Information out there, know what you're looking for to avoid getting lost.



Here are some steps/questions that may help your search:

 

Think about the problem you're trying to solve/question you want to answer.

Try to articulate what you hope to find.

What broad category of knowledge does the information you want to find fit into?

What governmental agencies deal with that sort of information?


  • USA.gov: List of Government Departments and Agencies  
      
    One of the biggest challenges in finding Government Information is often identifying the government body responsible for collecting and disseminating the data you need. This is a great list to start with.
 

Contact Info

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Subjects:
Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Urban Studies, Government Information

 

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