Source Types
The CQ Press Library contains content from different types of sources published by CQ Press and SAGE Publications. Below is a list of source types and their descriptions. Visit How to Cite for information on citing these resources.
| Bibliography | Selected sources for further information. | |
| Biography | Biographical information on significant figures. | |
| Case Summary | Summary and analysis of major Supreme Court decisions. | |
| Chronology | Timeline of key historical events. | |
| CQ Almanac | Over 60 years of authoritative congressional reporting from the CQ Almanac | |
| CQ Key Case | Cases designated by the CQ editorial staff as the most important in American constitutional and political history. | |
| CQ Key Vote | Roll call votes designated by CQ editorial staff as the most critical vote determining the outcome of congressional action on major issues. | |
| CQ Researcher | An in-depth report on a political or social issue. | |
| CQ Researcher Archive | An in-depth report on a political or social issue from the CQ Researcher archive. | |
| CQ Global Researcher | An in-depth report exploring international perspectives. | |
| Election Analysis | Summary and analysis of issues and outcomes of specific elections. | |
| Election Returns | Popular and electoral votes. | |
| Encyclopedia Entry | General summary of issues, concepts, processes, events, and historical figures. | |
| Facts & Figures | Table, graph, and other statistical information. | |
| Glossary | A brief definition of a term or a phrase. | |
| Image | Photograph of an individual or event. | |
| Infographics | Visual presentations of information or data. | |
| Legislative Analysis | Reporting and analysis of legislation. | |
| Map | A cartographic illustration. | |
| Primary Source | Full-text or excerpts of primary source material. | |
| Q & A | A question with a concise answer. | |
| Web Links | Links to online, open-access sources for additional information. | |
