Corrections Journals
Search Tips
1 - Choose A Topic
2 - Narrow Your Topic Using Reference Sources. Reference Sources will tell you the different debates surrounding your topic and point you in the direction of useful resources.
3 - You want information about current practices. Use databases to find the most recent information on your topic.
4- Current Information can also be found from book sources and internet sources. Stick to websites from professional organizations and government agencies.
5 - If you want an historical background, consult book sources on your topic.
Articles
The databases listed below are suggested starting places. Visit the Article Finder page of the library website, and search by subject to find other relevant databases. Your subjects would include Criminal Justice, Psychology, and possibly Sociology.
- Academic Search Premier
Great place to start searching for articles! - Criminal Justice Abstracts 1968-present. Indexes books, articles, government and nongovernment agency reports in criminology and related disciplines. Find more precise Subjects (Descriptors) on the right side of the result screen. Use those to refine and focus.
- National Criminal Justice Reference Service Abstracts 1975-present. Published by the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice's National Criminal Justice Reference Service.
- PsychInfo 1872-present. Covers both journal and book literature in psychology. Select "Suggest Subject Terms" for more precision in your searching."
- LegalTrac
- Sage
Citing Sources
- Michener Library APA Guide
- Noodlebib Create your APA reference list.
Corrections Research Paper
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