This research guide is designed to help you successfully complete your policy brief assignment in FAMS 4400: Family Policy. The guide includes the following pages to help with your project:
If you need any help, you're always welcome to contact the library!
Policy briefs summarize empirical research on a specific issue and provide policy recommendations based on that research. They are designed to present complex research in a way that is understandable to readers who are not necessarily an expert on the topic but who are in a position to make policy decisions. They are typically developed by professional organizations such as the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) or research centers (often based at universities), then submitted to legislators or political organizations in an effort to advance policy on the state or national level.
To help you understand the goals of policy briefs and what they typically look like, please review the following resources and examples:
OneSearch and ProQuest are the Fulton Library's main databases. They allow you to search the library's articles, books, streaming media, and more. OneSearch and ProQuest include resources on almost every topic, making it a great place to start your research!
To use either of these databases, go to the UVU Fulton Library Homepage link below. Use the tabs in the search box to navigate between OneSearch and ProQuest. Enter search terms into the box, then hit enter or click the magnifying glass.
We recommend using both databases because, while there is some overlap between the two, each database features a lot of unique content.
