Public Safety and Law: Databases

Content: Indexing and abstracts for journals covering all related subjects, including forensic sciences, corrections, policing, criminal law, and investigation. Some full-text articles are available.

Purpose: Locate journal articles covering essential areas related to criminal justice and criminology from all around the world. 

Special Features: Includes a Thesaurus feature that assists in using the database’s controlled vocabulary, as well as research tools.

Content: Peer reviewed journals, full-text articles, and other legal materials.    

Purpose: Provides access to scholarship on a variety of law topics.

Special Features: Includes a visualization tool and browse-by-topic feature that aids in brainstorming topics, a Lexile feature that filters texts by difficulty, the ability to highlight and add notes to text, and a read-aloud feature; Save content to Google Drive.  

Content: Primary and analytical law sources, news, trade publications, company information, and more.

Purpose: Use to search legal cases, codes, and other information.

Content:
This database provides access to a vast collection of academic resources, including peer-reviewed journals, full-text articles, magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and videos. The purpose of this database is to give students access to a large variety of peer-reviewed research across multiple disciplines. It’s an excellent tool for gathering credible information, whether you’re working on a research paper, project, or just exploring new topics.

Special Features:
Visualization Tool & Browse-by-Topic: These features help you brainstorm and explore various topics, making it easier to find relevant research for your projects.
Lexile Feature: This option lets you filter articles by reading difficulty, so you can find materials that match your reading level.
Highlight & Note-Taking: You can highlight important sections and add personal notes to articles, helping you stay organized during your research.
Read-Aloud Feature: Need help reading through content? The read-aloud feature can read articles to you, making it easier to absorb information.
Google Drive Integration: Save your favorite articles and content directly to Google Drive for easy access anytime, anywhere.

Content:
This reference database provides access to scholarly definitions, background information, and context across a variety of subjects. It’s a great way to get reliable, academic insights into your topic before diving into more detailed research. This database is an excellent starting point for brainstorming research topics and developing your initial search terms list. Whether you're unsure where to begin or need to expand your understanding of a topic, it helps lay a strong foundation for your research projects.

Special Features:
Mindmap: Visualize connections between ideas and topics to help you organize your thoughts and develop a clear research plan.
Related Articles: Easily find related articles and resources to deepen your understanding of the topic you’re exploring.
Image Search: Looking for visual references? The image search feature lets you find relevant pictures and diagrams that complement your research.

Content:
ProQuest Central covers a wide range of fields like Business, Health and Medical, Social Sciences, Education, Science and Technology, and Humanities. This database gives students access to a massive amount of peer-reviewed research and scholarly resources across multiple disciplines, allowing you to dive deep into your topic and find credible sources for papers, projects, and assignments.