Getting Started with a Topic
Browse the Milne Library Guide for Urban Studies for possible topics!
Consider current events, country-specific issues or problems faced within your own town to begin research within Urban Studies. Explore links on this page as well as the tabs above to discover the rich information available within the library's resources.
New to this field of study? Take a look at the topics involved and prospects of those interested in Urban Studies.
The Latest on Urban Studies
Citation Style Guides
Depending on the topic focus within Urban Studies, students will want to refer to the citation style guide that is appropriate for their academic field (i.e. Turabian for history, ASA for sociology).
- Citing SourcesA guide to several citation styles.
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Where to Begin?
- National Centers for PlanningProvides websites for the different research centers while offering multiple considerations within Urban Studies.
- Urban ArchivesOffers links and current news items related to Urban Studies.
- Center for Sustainable Urban Development"CSUD seeks to understand the complexity of interactions between land use and transport through research and education."
- USA Search on Urban PlanningGet started with US government documents, policies and agencies devoted to Urban Studies.
Reference Materials
- Explore Census DataEasy access to U.S. census data; coverage includes population, housing, economic, and geographic data. Begin with the Census Bureau (www.census.gov) for access to the Statistical Abstract of the United States as well as a wealth of other data.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics DataGood for statistical data on the economy; especially good for earnings and occupational outlook information. Well-designed site for quick answers to common U.S. economy questions.
- Dictionary of Sustainable ManagementA project of the Presidio Graduate School, this is an open dictionary for business leaders and students of sustainability and business-related terms.
- Links to World StatisticsClick on "International Statistical Links" to retrieve an A-Z country list with national statistical bureau links attached.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) This link opens in a new windowNCES collects and analyzes all types of data related to education, including prevalence of students in special education. You can create and export lists of schools, colleges and libraries based on state and/or other criteria.
- FBI Uniform Crime ReportsAnnual compilation of crime statistics for the United States, mostly in tabular and chart form. Categories include: type of crime, age, sex, race, region, state, county, city, and others.
- World Cities MapsA-Z list of city maps worldwide from the Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection.
