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Forensics: Finding Articles in Galileo and Professional Journals

Finding Articles in Galileo

To find articles in Galileo, use Galileo discover    or any of the specialized databases listed below with any of these search terms: 

Forensic Science

Forensics

Crime Scene Investigation

Criminal Investigation

Note that after you retrieve the initial set of "hits" from your search, which might include literally thousands of titles,  the Refine Results column on the left side of the screen contains several methods of further refining what you're looking for in order to reduce the number of articles to a more relevant and manageable result list. 

  • Full text (not just a summary)
  • Date of publication (if using only current sources is important)
  • Type of publication (check the boxes next to magazines and trade publications)

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Specialized Galileo Databases

 

Search these specialized databases using the same search terms as used for a general Galileo search.

 

Criminal Justice Database

 A comprehensive database supporting research on crime, its causes and impacts, legal and social implications, as well as litigation and crime trends. The database bridges theory with practice by providing information geared to those interested in careers in criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections, drug enforcement, rehabilitation, family law, and industrial security; as well as scholars and other researchers who study the causes, trends, and societal impacts of crime.

Medline (at Ebsco Host)

Contains articles covering crime scene investigation and all aspects of forensics.

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