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SFU Library Orientation

Explore background sources, scholarly articles, and search strategies for CRIMINOLOGY 103. Access encyclopedias, databases, and recommended article databases for in-depth analysis and evaluation of criminological cases.

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SFU Library Orientation

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  1. SFU Library Orientation Criminology 103 Yolanda Koscielski Librarian for Criminology, Philosophy & Psychology ysk6@sfu.ca

  2. SFU Library A few quick facts about us … SFU Burnaby SFU Vancouver SFU Surrey • Over 2.5 million books & ebooks • Over 98,000 subscriptions to journals, magazines & newspapers • Over 500 research databases • Three campus libraries

  3. Our agenda How to find: • Background info (encyclopedias) • Books • Articles • Peer-reviewed articles • Search techniques • APA citation • Where to get more help “And I thought we were friends” by hehedan, CC BY-NC 2.0

  4. Your assignment Your paper should: • Describe the individual case in detail • Provide relevant background information on the individual • Present the appropriate psychological theory (not using general online sources) • You should use: • Books and scholarly journal articles (minimum 5 sources) • Other sources to obtain information about the individual’s crime

  5. CRIMINOLOGY 103 RESEARCH GUIDE

  6. Background sources: Encyclopedias • Overview of your topic / the “big picture” • Written with the academic in mind, often by specialists in the field • Use the bibliography to identify keyarticles, studies, authors, etc. • Suggested encyclopedias: • Gale Virtual Reference Library - Criminology Subcollection • Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice • Encyclopedia of Serial Killers • DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)*

  7. Finding books • Use basic keywords to search • Use filters to narrow results • For print books, look for the call number to find the book’s location on the shelf (egHV 6534 A8 H65 2016) • You may find just a chapter of a book useful* • Look at hyperlinked Subjects for more books on the same topic • Serial Murderers -- Psychology • Sex Crimes -- Psychological Aspects* • Women Serial Murderers

  8. Books – Biographical information sources

  9. Scholarly vs popular sources Popular magazine articles Example:People Scholarly journal articles Example: Criminal Justice and Behavior: An International Journal

  10. Scholarly vs popular articles Popular magazine articles Example:People Scholarly journal articles Example: Criminal Justice and Behavior: An International Journal Audience: academics Mostly text, with some tables & charts Good for historical, current, scholarly, in-depth perspective Subject-specific language Includes abstracts & citations Key criterion: peer-reviewed • Audience: general public • Colourful graphics & advertisements • Good for broad overview & popular perspective • Plain language • No abstracts or citations

  11. Scholarly articles • Your assignment states that high quality papers will include peer-reviewed scholarly articles to support your analysis. • “Scholarly article” is used interchangeable with “academic article.” • Also look for: “peer reviewed” or “refereed.” • You may not find “perfect” scholarly article for your assignment. How do you broaden your search? • Search for articles on the psychological theory/conditions or similar cases/criminals.

  12. Finding online articles • Library / Catalogue Search • Broad/preliminary searches • Searches many (but not all) databases • Article databases • More targeted & in-depth searches • Subject-specific or multidisciplinary

  13. RECOMMENDED article DATABASES • Criminology specific/appropriate databases: • Criminal Justice Abstracts: Covers crime trends, crime prevention and deterrence, juvenile delinquency, juvenile justice, police, courts, punishment and sentencing. • PsycINFO: The core database for research in Psychology, including many topics related to crime and deviance. • Sociological Abstracts: Sociological perspective on topics such as law and penology, social psychology, violence, and more. • Check out the Criminology Research Guide for more suggestions.

  14. Search strategies • Identify key concepts • Brainstorm synonyms • For example, what are synonyms for serial murder? Does your individual go by any other names? • Try out a search – don’t be afraid to revise

  15. Search demo • Example search in the database PsycINFO

  16. Search tips • Use AND between keywords to narrow your search • For example: dental records AND murder • Use OR between keywords to broaden your search • For example: murder OR homicide • Use quotation marks around an exact phrase • For example: “mental illness” • Use an asterisk (*) to find related terms • For example: diagnos* will get results for: diagnosis, diagnostic, diagnose …

  17. sources for info on individual cases • Encyclopedia of Serial Killers • Databases such as PsycINFO & Criminal Justice Abstracts • Books (eg biographies or popular accounts) from public library or InterLibrary Loan • Newspaper & magazine databases • Videomatica documentary collection • Internet sources (need to be evaluated carefully)

  18. Evaluation of sources

  19. APA citation • Citation & style guides for APA (as well as other citation styles). • Ask a librarian if you have any questions about how to cite!

  20. Where to go for help • Contact us: • Research help desk (drop-in & by appointment) • Phone: 778.782.4345 • Email us at: libask@sfu.ca • AskAway (online chat) • Student Learning Commons • Academic writing, study skills, EAL/ESL support

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