CRIJ 4392 (Ms. Claudia Stuart): Criminal Justice Topics: Drug Abuse, Crime and Society
Purpose: To acquaint you with materials in Cornette Library and on the World Wide Web that will make research for your oral report easier.
Reference Sources
- Excellent place to start research.
- Provide background information.
- Include basic information sources like dictionaries, encyclopedias, bibliographies, chronologies, and research guides.
Subject Encyclopedias
- Provide in-depth, scholarly articles, focused on a specific subject or discipline. Often include bibliographies.
- Alcohol and Temperance in Modern History : An International Encyclopedia
- HV5017 .A43 2003 (Reference)
- 2-volume set, articles of varying length, brief bibliography for each topic. Excellent coverage of global organizations, history, and law.
- The Encyclopedia of Addictive Drugs
- RM316 .M555 2002 (Reference)
- 2-3 page descriptions of abused substances, including category (opiate, etc.), history of abuse, side effects, etc.
- Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment
- HV6017 .E524 2002 (Reference)
- Criminological perspective on drugs and alcohol.
- Encyclopedia of Sociology
- HM425 .E5 2000 (Reference)
- Sociological perspective on family violence, drug abuse, gangs, etc.
- Physicians's Desk Reference (PDR)
- RS75 .P5 (Reference), most recent copy at Circulation on Reserve
- Detailed usage guidelines, pharmacology, side effects, dosages, and contra-indications for prescription medications.
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Books
- Cornette Library's Online Catalog
- Includes books, government documents, videos, journal titles, etc. available throughout the Library. Suggested searches include:
- a keyword search for your subject, such as opiates.
- the general LC subject heading narcotics.
- the LC subject heading for a specific time and place such as narcotics and crime - united states.
To determine the most appropriate subject headings for your search, refer to the red Library of Congress Subject Headings near the Reference computers in the Library or search the online Library of Congress Authorities Catalog.
- WorldCat
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- Online catalog for libraries around the world.
- Lists Cornette Library books along with many more in other libraries.
- Search by keyword, author, title, or subject.
- Request books not in Cornette Library through the pre-filled Interlibrary loan form. Allow at least two weeks for the books to arrive.
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Journal, Magazine, & Newspaper Articles
Provide current information
- Library shelves contain more than 1500 bound and current journals.
- Microform (film or fiche) available for dozens of leading newspapers, as well as other periodicals.
- Databases index articles found in journals and magazines.
- Citation only;
- Citation and a short summary of the article (abstract);
- Full text;
- General, covering many kinds of topics, and specialized, for specific disciplines.
- For this assignment be sure to use scholarly sources, not general interest magazines. The differences are important, for citation and for evaluating reliability.
How to Access Databases
- On-campus: In the library or HELC.
- Off-campus: Login with your Buff Advisor username (for example, js123456) and your Buff Advisor password (for example, buffaloes).
- Database citations not in full-text may be located in the library catalog, or the list of online journals.
- Use Interlibrary Loan to request articles inaccessible through Cornette library. Allow up to 1-2 weeks for articles to arrive.
Which database?
- Academic Search Complete
- Contains abstracts and citations for a broad range of topics, with substantial full-text. Over 3,000 peer-reviewed sources.
- Health & Wellness Resource
- Contains medical dictionary and encyclopedia, peer-reviewed and general interest articles, and links to relevant web sites.
- Medline (EBSCO)
- Medically oriented information from scholarly journals. Can limit to review articles and to linked full-text. SFX for additional full-text.
Logo
- Displays in most of our databases. Links from a citation to one or more of the following:
- One or more links to full-text of the cited article,
- A link to a pre-set search of the Cornette Library catalog for the cited item,
- A link to a pre-filled Interlibrary Loan request form for the article, or
- A link to various help options.
- For more information see the tutorial Using SFX to Link to Articles
Need Help?
- Ask at the Reference Desk (first floor) or Periodicals Desk (second floor).
- Call 651-2215 during the hours Cornette Library is open.
- Use the "Ask A Librarian" form for electronic reference support.
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Government Documents
Cornette Library collects United States federal and Texas state documents on many topics.
- Most U.S. documents published since 1994 are listed in the Cornette Library's Online Catalog.
- For older documents, you will need to use the Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications.
- We also have British Parliamentary Papers from 1731-1978/79 in microform.
Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
- Indexes all United States government documents made available through the Government Printing Office.
- Includes Congressional reports, hearings, debates, and records; judiciary materials; documents issued by executive departments (Defense, State, Labor, Office of the President, etc.).
- Dates available include:
- Documents/Reference (1913-present).
- Online via FirstSearch. (1976-present)
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Web Sites
- The World Wide Web is an excellent source of information.
- Not everything found on the Web is accurate.
- You must evaluate information on the Web.
Reliable Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Related Sites
- CDC: Alcohol & Public Health
- Statistics, public health goals and impact, surveys, etc. as compiled by the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- CDC:Smoking and Tobacco Use
- Basic information, data and statistics, health effects, and much more, compiled by the U.S. government
- National Criminal Justice Reference Service
- Links to government reports on many drug related topics. Note the topic index navigation on the left side of the page.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Comprehensive site for information on various abused substances. Includes statistics, usage trends, and links to various publications.
Citing Your Sources
Why must I cite the sources I use for research projects?
- To give credit to the author of the information you use.
- To avoid plagiarism (WTAMU Code of Student Life: Appendix I-Academic Integrity Code)
a serious offense that can result in failure or expulsion. - So that others can verify the information.
- To assist others in doing their own research.
APA Manual
- Ms. Stuart requires you to use APA citation style.
- A copy of the newest edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is located at the Reference Desk.
- Additional assistance is available from our Citation Basics web page.
- Guidance on citing electronic sources is available directly from the APA website.
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Your Comments
- Suggestions for improvements?
- Particularly helpful items?
- Please email Mary Jarvis.
Thank you.
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