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Below are a couple of resources that will get you started as you look for the sources you will need for your reflection papers for this class. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions!
Starting Point
Consider starting with this online encyclopedia to get an overview of whatever issue you are interested in.
Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal JusticeFeedback
Useful Databases
All three of these databases contain useful sources on a variety of important current issues.
CQ Researcher
The CQ Researcher explores a single "hot" issue in the news in depth each week.
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Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Opposing Viewpoints in Context is the premier online resource covering today’s important social issues. Featuring continuously updated viewpoints, topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites, this database provides quick and easy access to content on frequently studied and discussed issues.
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SIRS Issues Researcher
SIRS Issues Researcher delivers the pros and cons on today’s complex social issues. Critical current issues and enduring social issues are covered through full-text articles, multimedia, primary sources, government documents and reference material from over 1,800 national and international sources. All publications and are hand indexed to subject headings.
[More details]Criminology Librarian
Stephanie
Crowe
Coordinator of Liaison Librarian Services
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Office:
RL 2056
Twitter: @shcrowe
