Sociology 2215 Research Guide
Racial and Ethnic Relations
Research a topic dealing with how race or ethnicity relate to policing or some aspect of the criminal justice system. Use a variety of types of resources from the materials listed below.
___Books - Reference
Browse through the Reference area of the Library to begin your research.
- Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice – Ref HV 6017 .E52
- Encyclopedia of Criminology - Ref HV 6017 .E5295
- Encyclopedia of Race and Ethnic Studies - Ref GN 495.6 .C37
- Race and Ethnic Relations in America - Ref E49 .R33
- Violence in America: An Encyclopedia - Ref HN 90 .V5 V5474
___Books - General
Search the COD Library Catalog for a book or a chapter in a book on your topic.
___Magazine/Journal Articles Online
Find an article on your topic in one of the databases below. You must have a valid College of DuPage library card to access the databases from off-campus.
___Newspaper Articles Online
- Chicago Tribune
Search the Chicago Tribune for newspaper articles on local corrections topics.
- National Newspapers
Simultaneously search the Chicago Tribune, Christian Science Monitor, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post for newspaper articles on your topic.
___Internet Sites
Citing Sources
Judy Wagner, Reference Librarian
(630) 942-2021
wagnerj@cod.edu
Reference Desk: (630) 942-3364
