Find Public Opinion, Polls & Surveys
Research Tips for Finding Public Opinion
Polls, surveys and other forms of public opinion document group thinking about a topic at a particular point in time and can be used as a primary source to provide context for historical movements. When you want to use public opinion in your research, think about the following:
- Do you need opinion that is current or historical (such as when the event occurred)?
- Whose opinion was documented? Who was left out? Does this have an effect on the outcome?
- What was the purpose of collecting this information? Was it to inform or persuade?
Where To Look
| Place to Search | Dates Covered | Regions | Various Topics | Current Issues | Election Polls | Historical Election Polls | |
| Academic Search Complete |
1990-present;
Some articles from Public Opinion Quarterly from 1965-present |
United States |
Type in your topic keywords and add "and public opinion" to your search. Ex. "Iraq war and public opinion" |
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| Academic OneFile | 1980-present | United States International |
Type in your topic keywords and add "and public opinion" to your search. Ex. "Iraq war and public opinion"
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| Pew Research Center | 1987-present | United States International |
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| Public Agenda Online | Recent public opinion | United States | |||||
| Polling the Nations | 1986-present | United States International |
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| PollingReport.com | Recent public opinion | United States | |||||
| National Election Studies Guide | 1948-most recent election | United States |
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