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Criminology Skills 3rd Revised edition


Criminology Skills 3rd Revised edition

Paperback by Finch, Emily (author and lecturer); Fafinski, Stefan (author)

Criminology Skills

£37.99

ISBN:
9780198799818
Publication Date:
30 Aug 2019
Edition/language:
3rd Revised edition / English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Pages:
432 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 1 May 2024
Criminology Skills

Description

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. Digital formats and resources The third edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. - The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks - The online resources that support the book include: -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

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: Presentations 11: Revision and examinations Part III: Research Skills in Criminology 12: Research ethics 13: Gathering data 14: Quantitative analysis 15: Qualitative analysis 16: Dissertations and research reports

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