SWRK 4319: Social Welfare Policy Analysis

Resources for Social Policy Research

This guide is designed to help you research and analyze topics related social policy in connection with SWRK 4319. 

• Under the NGOs & Think Tanks tab you will find a list of organizations researching and advocating for policy solutions to social problems. Under this heading you will also find pages listing organizations dedicated to researching implementing solutions to problems related to these topics:

• The Government Information tab of this guide collects relevant statistics and links to government agencies responsible for programs related to social policy. These are divided by level of government and include:  
  • Houston and Harris County Governments
  • Texas State Government
  • Federal Government
  • International Intergovernmental Organizations

• The Using Library Resources section provides guidance about looking for information in the library catalog and databases.
  • The Finding Articles page provides help using the library's databases.
  • If you're looking for books, consider these tips.

• The Sources for News section provides links to resources for keeping up with policy developments, including library databases and local newspapers.