The 5 icons below are to make it easier for you to recognize what kind of information is being presented. Use them to scan the page for an overview of the process, f or ideas and suggestions about how to proceed, and for Web, print, or database sources. These pages will use environmental topics to illustrate the information retreival process. You can find other resources in the Graduate Library at the Documents Center on the second floor. As a professional, you may want to use this kind of information to lobby for legislation related to your field.
Environmentalists are especially active lobbyists.
Table of Contents You can go directly to any of the modules via this table of contents, but you will get the most out of this bibliographic instruction if you go through it from start to finish. Legislative Process Choosing a Topic Background Information Bill Indexes Hearings Committee Markups Floor Debates Presidential Statements Laws and Regulations Influences on Public Policy State Governments Conclusion and tour To top of page.