Welcome to the CRJ 1301: Intro to Criminal Justice Research Guide. In this guide, you will find library and online resources to help you with your research and course assignments. Scroll below to see the most used resources for getting started on your research. Click on the side navigation tabs on the left to see more in-depth and comprehensive resources.
This introductory course on the principles and problems of the criminal justice system analyzes the role of the criminal justice officer in the community, the rights of the individual citizen, and the laws under which we live locally and globally. The course examines in depth the organization and administration of the courts, corrections, and law enforcement agencies. Using various multimedia platforms, the course explores criminal justice issues, examines the issues that influence offenders, and identifies explanations for delinquent and criminal behavior throughout the world.
Contains articles from journals and magazines covering areas related to criminal justice and criminology.
This database covers many subjects found at colleges and universities. Contains articles from thousands of journals, magazines, news sources, and videos from the Associated Press.
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Introduction to Criminal Justice Research Methods by 
Legitimacy and Criminal Justice: An International Perspective by 
The Oxford Handbook of Evolutionary Perspectives on Violence, Homicide, and War by ____
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Read bite-sized introductions to hundreds of research concepts and methods written by global experts.
This collection of streaming video on the SAGE Research Methods platform offers support on the practical skills that you need to successfully complete your research. Key areas such as writing a research proposal, planning and designing a research project, and securing ethical approval are explicitly covered. Practical skills such as project management, writing for publication, presenting work, and building networks are also presented through helpful explanatory videos.
