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Criminology Skills 3rd ed


ISBN13: 9780198799818
Previous Edition ISBN: 9780198718819
Published: August 2019
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: UK
Format: Paperback
Price: £39.99



Despatched in 5 to 7 days.

Criminology Skills covers both criminological study skills and research skills in one volume, giving students the skills they need to succeed in the study of criminology.

A three-part structure covers finding source materials, academic skills, study skills, and research methodology, guiding students through a range of skills and methods which they will need to practise and demonstrate in their degree. Topics covered include finding and evaluating criminological resources, referencing and avoiding plagiarism, preparing for exams, planning a research project, data analysis and much more.

Criminology Skills first helps students to establish a strong and comprehensive skills foundation before building to a more advanced level, increasing their competence and confidence with which to approach projects.

Online resources

The text is accompanied by the following online resources:

  • Practical exercises
  • Animated walk-throughs showing how to use online databases
  • Activities to help students test their understanding of ethical considerations and of the differences between quantitative and qualitative research methods

Subjects:
Criminology
Contents:
Introduction

Part I: Criminology criminological resources
1: What is criminology?
2: Books, journals, and articles
3: Statistics and official publications
4: Media and web sources
5: Criminal law

Part II: Academic Criminology Skills
6: Study skills
7: Writing skills
8: Referencing and avoiding plagiarism
9: Essay writing
10: Dissertations and research reports
11: Presentations
12: Revision and examinations

Part III: Research Skills in Criminology
13: Research ethics
14: Gathering data
15: Quantitative analysis
16: Qualitative analysis