LibGuides: Criminology: Home

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Read and Engage

Read and Engage
Become an active scholar.

Read the works of the pioneers. Engage with the community and government.

Narratives

Narratives
Real People, Real Stories.

Stories about the courts, prision, and survival. Begin to explore Narartive Criminology. Also includes a selection of Crime Fiction novels,

Legal

Legal
Has justice been served?

Finding and using legal sources can be challenging. Remember that the Law Librarian is available to help.

Books

Books
Comprehesive and Authoritative.

Essential Reads in Criminology and Victimology.

Crime Statistics

Crime Statistics
Show me the numbers!

Search for statistics on crimes, convictions and sentencing, addiciton etc. Both New Zealand and International data sources included. See the Ministry of Justice for the New Zealand Crime & Safety Survey.

Referencing & Writing

Referencing & Writing
Be an ethical user of information.

Write it well and cite it correctly using the resources listed here.

Your Subject Librarian

For enquiries and support please contact Scott Venning

scott.venning@otago.ac.nz

Journals & Databases

Journals & Databases
Better than just using Google.

Links to key journals for Criminology, Victimology, and Forensics. Recommended databases for journal articles. Some will also include other outputs including newspaper articles, conference proceedings, and theses.

Reporting

Reporting
Tell me more.

There are different kinds of reporting for different audiences. For example, newspaper reports are very different to technical or policy reports. One thing they have in common, however, is the ability to relay information or recount certain events in a digestable form.

Study Smart

Study Smart
Let's ace this!

Everything you need to know about making your information searches awesome, writing standout assignments, mastering your computer, and acing that exam.

Need help?

Need Help?

This page lists key databases and journals you can use for finding resources for your assignments. Use Keyword searches to find articles on your topic.

If you need help with using these resources please contact your Subject Librarian

Alternatively you can use the Self Help guide for tips on searching and evaluating

You can also look at the Ask Library FAQ's or use LibChat to ask library staff for help