This guide is designed to assist you with exploring public policy research. Various disciplines, such as Social Work, Public Administration, Public Health, and Urban Studies, share an interest in public policy. This guide explains public policy, provides insights into policy research, and recommends search tools to help with your own policy research. Use the tabs on the left or the following links to navigate to the guide's pages.
What is Policy? - This page focuses on policy and the process in which bills become laws.
Bills & Laws - This page provides lists of resources to find federal, state, and local bills, laws, and regulations.
Histories & Tracings - Explores legislative histories and tracings, providing guidance on locating and crafting relevant resources.
Ballot Measures - Discusses California ballot measures, and links to resources for researching.
Rulemaking - This page links to resources for rulemaking primarily in California.
Evaluating Policy Impact - This page connects to diverse resources that specifically identify stakeholders' analysis and interpretation of policy impacts.
Citing Sources - Find guidance on the best way to cite sources and appropriately attribute research.
