Research Guides: PRIVATE: Research Capstone: Find White Papers &amp; Reports

Strategy 1: Databases/Search Engines for White Papers / Reports

You have access to two databases through the Library which offer this kind of content.

Note, for ERIC you will need to filter your results (ask Melanie, your librarian for help).

The Harvard Think Tank Search - an open resource on the web -- is also a good source.

Policy File Index This link opens in a new window
This database indexes public policy research and analysis from think tanks, university research programs, and other research organizations.
Research may be more biased than peer reviewed journals. This might be helpful when supporting or rebutting an argument.
ERIC This link opens in a new window
Database of the Educational Resources Information Center, indexing and abstracting education journal literature, as well as ERIC documents. 1966-present. Updated monthly.

Harvard Think Tank Search
Think Tank Search searches the websites of institutions that generate public policy research, analysis, and activity. These sites are affiliated with universities, governments, advocacy groups, foundations, non-governmental organizations, and businesses.