PSC 261: State and Local Government: PSC 261

• The Book of the States The Book of the States has been the reference tool of choice since 1935, providing information and comparisons for all 56 states, commonwealths and territories of the United States.

• Brookings Institute a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Its mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.

• The Council of State Government CSG is a region-based forum that fosters the exchange of insights and ideas to help state officials shape public policy.

• governing.com GOVERNING is a media platform covering politics, policy and management for state and local government leaders. It provides news and analysis on such issues as public finance, transportation, economic development, health, energy, the environment and technology.

• Local Governments | USAGov Find information for local governments by state.

• National Association of State Budget Officers Is “the professional membership organization for state budget and finance officers. They guide their states in analysis of budget options and formation of sound public policy.”

• National Council of State Legislatures the professional membership organization for state budget and finance officers who are influential decision makers in state government.

• National Governors Association (NGA) A nonpartisan organization of the governors of the 55 states, territories and commonwealths.

• State and Local Government on the Net The State and Local Government Internet directory provides one-stop access to the websites of thousands of state agencies and city and county ...

• Tax Foundation "the nation’s leading independent tax policy nonprofit. Since 1937, our principled research, insightful analysis, and engaged experts have informed smarter tax policy at the federal, state, and global levels."

• Urban Institute "is an Urban Institute project in the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center. The initiative equips policymakers, citizens, and the media with tools to understand and address the fiscal challenges and opportunities facing state and local governments."

• Political Reference Suite The definitive reference resource for research in American government, politics, history, public policy, and current affairs.

• Issues and Controversies Essays on today’s crucial issues and hot topics in politics, business, education, the environment, medicine, and more. A great resource for overview and persuasive papers and speeches.

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According to Jones (1998), "Students often had difficulty using APA style, especially when it was their first time" (p. 199).

Jones's (1998) study found the following: Students often had difficulty using APA style, especially when it was their first time citing sources. This difficulty could be attributed to the fact that many students failed to  purchase a style manual or to ask their teacher for help. (p. 199)

According to Jones (1998), APA style is a difficult citation format for first-time learners.

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