If you are researching the history of your assigned city, you will find books and other reference materials the most valuable.
Demographic data is available primarily on the web.
Information about your city government and its elected officials is also available on the web, from reference materials, and possibly books or articles. Issues of concern to minority groups in your city are best covered by the local newspapers, but may also receive attention from national newspapers and newsmagazines. The course Research Paper Resources page describes the search tools available to you for finding books on different topics. Demographics Demographic data is increasingly available on the web. The Census Bureau gathers and publishes volumes of data on the United States.