Focus your search - CRJU 3305 - Careers in Criminal Justice - Research Guides at University of Arkansas Little Rock

Search Specific Databases

When looking for journal articles on a specific career there are several possible databases to explore. Logically, you should start with the one focused on criminal justice. After that, it might be necessary to search the others based on the unique characteristics of the specific job you are interested in.

Criminal Justice Abstracts with Full Text
Provides indexing and full-text access to journals, books, and government reports related to criminal justice.
PsycINFO
Indexes journals, dissertations, book chapters, and technical reports in psychology, psychiatry, and related disciplines.
Business Source Elite
Provides full-text coverage of top business, management and economics journals and periodicals. These valuable publications cover topics such as accounting, banking, finance, international business, marketing, sales and more.
Career & Technical Education Database
Provides access to publications on careers and vocational/technology education.
LearningExpress Library
LearningExpress is a dynamic online learning platform that can change the lives of students through academic success and preparation for today’s workplace. It is packed with tutorials, practice tests, e-books and high-stakes test preparation for self-guided skill building, career preparation and workforce readiness.

Search Newspaper Databases

Newspaper Source
Provides full text for select U.S. and international newspapers. Television and radio news transcripts included. Coverage varies.

While newspapers do not provide scholarly research on a topic, they are an excellent resource for the latest information on the types of careers with limited openings or fields that will require additional workers in the future.

Many of the newspapers also include their want ads in the full-text version. This will provide you with ideas on the current requirements for a job and the expected salaries.