Understanding this Research Guide

The design and use of this research guide is based my interest in political science and policy analysis. As a student in this field, I recognize the importance of staying up-to-date on the latest research and trends within the discourse community. But with the vast amount of information available, it can be overwhelming to determine what sources are reliable and relevant. This guide is for political science students and policy professionals interested in researching and analyzing child benefit policies, a subset of welfare benefits. This research guide is also focused on the political science and policy wonk discourse community who discuss and analyze policy across different channels like social media, think tanks, op-eds, and Substack. The aim of this guide is to provide a thorough overview of this discourse community, the main topics to focus on, where to find sources for research, and a bibliography to aid further reading. This research guide aims to give students and professionals a great starting point to research child benefit policies. With the help of the databases and sources mentioned, they can get a more comprehensive understanding of this discourse community, the policies centering the discourse, and the effects of these policies on families and society. The information presented aims to be balanced on any controversial topics, to provide a well-rounded view of each topic. In the end, this guide is designed to help improve access to reliable data quickly and effectively, allowing the reader to further their understanding of the subjects involved.