Description

• The only book of its kind to cover practical, academic and research skills for the study of criminology, including comprehensive coverage of research methods, ethics and data analysis.
• A strong emphasis on active learning is achieved with practical examples and exercises throughout encouraging students to put the skills learnt into a practical context.
• Accompanied by a range of online resources which include useful activities, for example testing your understanding of ethical considerations and the differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Tailored to the needs of criminology students at all levels, it establishes a strong skills foundation for the first year and supports students right through to the completion of final year projects.
• Written in an informal, lively and entertaining style with examples and diagrams to bring the subject to life.

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