Recommended Databases for Criminology
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Esearch This link opens in a new window
Search the library’s collection of books, articles, ebooks, dissertations, videos, music, and more.
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ProQuest PowerSearch This link opens in a new window
Search over 20 academic databases at the same time.
Subjects: Covers many subjects
Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles, news articles, dissertations and theses
Brief How-To Video: ProQuest Basics -
International Bibliography of the Social Sciences: IBSS This link opens in a new windowSubjects: Anthropology, economics, finance, political science, sociology, area studies, gender and sexuality, media and communication, psychology
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Criminal Justice Database This link opens in a new windowSubjects: Criminology, Corrections
Info type: scholarly articles
Brief Instruction Video: ProQuest Basics -
National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) This link opens in a new window
The NCJRS Virtual Library ceased operations in June 2025.
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Westlaw Campus Research This link opens in a new windowPerform legal research and/or search for news articles
Subjects: U.S. Law, State Law, European Union Law, News
Info type: court cases, laws, regulations, law review articles, legal encyclopedias, legal guides, law dictionary, news articles
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HeinOnline's Government, Politics & Law This link opens in a new window
EMU's HeinOnline subscription includes access to policy briefs, publications and special collections on civil rights, international law, women, slavery, gun regulation, water rights & resources, and more. This government document and legal research database contains comprehensive coverage of both U.S. statutory materials and more than 2,300 scholarly journals, all of the world's constitutions, all U.S. treaties, collections of classic treatises and presidential documents, and access to the full text of state and federal case law.
Scholarly or Peer-Reviewed Articles
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Types of PublicationsA guide to distinguishing between scholarly, popular, and also professional or trade publications.
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EMU Guide: What is Peer Review?...a quick overview
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Peer Review in Three MinutesA short video tutorial explains: How do articles get peer reviewed? What role does peer review play in scholarly research and publication?
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EMU Tutorial: characteristics of scholarly articlesThis short video analyzes the elements of a scholarly article, and explains peer review.
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Anatomy of a Scholarly ArticleClick on the highlighted areas to learn about typical elements of a scholarly journal article.
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How to Read a Social Science Journal ArticleExplains the structure of a research article and offers tips for reading strategically.