Introduction to Research for SOC 3170/CJ 3150
Welcome to your guide on finding research for SOC 3170 and CJ 3150! This guide was specifically created for the Fall 2012 course taught by Christy Maslach. Here is what this guide covers:
- Finding BooksSearch for books related to your topic.
- Connecting to the Library VPNConnect to the Library VPN to access the library's electronic resources off campus.
- Searching Article DatabasesFind scholarly journal articles for your literature review.
- Using the Journal SearchFind a full-text journal article from a citation.
- Interlibrary LoanRequest journal articles that are not available at UCCS.
- Locating Statistical InformationHelp finding data sets on the web.
- Searching Google ScholarTry broadening your search with Google Scholar.
What can your librarian do for you?
I am your personal research resource for this class and I specialize in finding criminal justice and sociology research. So feel free to contact me for help for any of your classes! You can:
• Make an appointment with me to cover a specific research topic in depth. So essentially, you tell me about your topic and assignment and I’ll help you find some resources to help you!
• Email me your questions – anything from Library VPN questions to research related questions.
Can't reach me? The Library has an excellent Reference Desk that is staffed by knowledgeable librarians. You can call, email, or instant message the Reference Desk! Check out how on the Library's Ask Us page.
Your Librarian |
 Tabatha Farney |
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