Criminology

This guide provides links to subject specific information. Use the tabs along the top to navigate through this guide.

Before you begin searching for information, make sure you understand the legal situation or problem.

1. Analyse the problem.
2. Identify the relevant facts.
3. Identify the key legal issues.
4. Plan your research strategy - what are the key concepts/keywords and possible sources you may need to use?
5. Find Secondary sources to gain an overview of the key concepts/legal issues.
6. Use Primary sources to locate relevant legislation and cases - this is your key focus of research.
7. Evaluate your sources. Check for currency - make sure that your information is current.
8. Broaden your search using journals and core texts.
9. Document your research process as you go.