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Criminological Skills and Research for Beginners is a comprehensive
and engaging guide to research methods in Criminology, and the
skills required for academic success. Written specifically for
undergraduate students and novice researchers, this book has been
designed as a lively and accessible guide to planning, conducting
and reporting research in the subject. It emphasises practical
skills required in studying Criminology, the importance of
criminological research, and places related methodology firmly in
the context of students' broader study of the discipline, before
moving on to provide a detailed guide to the actual processes of
research. It is common for Criminology undergraduates to feel
intimidated at the prospect of conducting their own research, and
these students typically struggle to see the relevance of research
methods to their own studies. This book speaks directly to the
needs of such students, and includes contemporary examples and case
studies that bring a topic that is often thought of as dry to life,
providing a thorough and accessible practical guide that students
can return to at each stage of their research, all the way through
to their dissertation. This book covers: an examination of the
theoretical, political and ethical debates in criminological
research; a complete guide to planning criminological research,
assisting student researchers in identifying their research
questions, choosing their research methods and critiquing the
available literature; guidance on the practicalities and processes
of collecting data; a discussion of the process of analysing data
and writing up research. New to the second edition is a brand new
section on research skills in Criminology, including detailed
coverage of writing skills, referencing, dissertations and research
reports, presentation skills and revision. The book also offers
additional coverage of the politics of criminological research and
the presentation of official crime statistics. Including an
extensive glossary and an integrated companion website with extra
examples, exercises and videos to further develop students'
understanding, this book is essential reading for any undergraduate
on a Criminological Research Methods or Research Skills course, or
for anyone in need of practical guidance on any or all of the
various stages involved in conducting thorough and effective
criminological research.
Criminological Skills and Research for Beginners is a comprehensive
and engaging guide to research methods in Criminology, and the
skills required for academic success. Written specifically for
undergraduate students and novice researchers, this book has been
designed as a lively and accessible guide to planning, conducting
and reporting research in the subject. It emphasises practical
skills required in studying Criminology, the importance of
criminological research, and places related methodology firmly in
the context of students' broader study of the discipline, before
moving on to provide a detailed guide to the actual processes of
research. It is common for Criminology undergraduates to feel
intimidated at the prospect of conducting their own research, and
these students typically struggle to see the relevance of research
methods to their own studies. This book speaks directly to the
needs of such students, and includes contemporary examples and case
studies that bring a topic that is often thought of as dry to life,
providing a thorough and accessible practical guide that students
can return to at each stage of their research, all the way through
to their dissertation. This book covers: an examination of the
theoretical, political and ethical debates in criminological
research; a complete guide to planning criminological research,
assisting student researchers in identifying their research
questions, choosing their research methods and critiquing the
available literature; guidance on the practicalities and processes
of collecting data; a discussion of the process of analysing data
and writing up research. New to the second edition is a brand new
section on research skills in Criminology, including detailed
coverage of writing skills, referencing, dissertations and research
reports, presentation skills and revision. The book also offers
additional coverage of the politics of criminological research and
the presentation of official crime statistics. Including an
extensive glossary and an integrated companion website with extra
examples, exercises and videos to further develop students'
understanding, this book is essential reading for any undergraduate
on a Criminological Research Methods or Research Skills course, or
for anyone in need of practical guidance on any or all of the
various stages involved in conducting thorough and effective
criminological research.
The very year that we began to plan our Golden Wedding celebrations
we were devastated by the news that Gerald had been diagnosed with
Prostrate cancer, Alzheimer Disease and Macular Degeneration which
eventually lead to his blindness. We had both retired and planned
to walk the South Coast Path. We looked forward to exploring the
West Country, enjoying Devonshire Cream teas, and the sea view from
our retirement flat - but the evening before we moved into our
apartment an alarming amount of blood appeared in the hotel toilet!
Surgery was successful thanks to Seamus, a skilful surgeon with a
great sense of humour. Thanks to him there was no recurrence;
however Alzheimers Disease and increasing blindness began to take
over our lives. This was compounded by a lack of understanding on
the part of friends, relatives and even some administrative staff
who had little experience and training to deal with a developing
and distressing situation.
It has been twenty years since Justine Fraser last saw Nicky
Bennet, twenty years since he abruptly took off for Hollywood.
Justine cannot forget his offbeat charisma, his sly half-smile, or
the time he surprised her by flying across the Atlantic to propose
to her on a beach. But she also cannot forget the way he
disappeared without a word of explanation.
Now reports have surfaced that Nicky has vanished again, this
time from the set of his next film, leaving behind a mysteriously
cryptic note, which Justine is sure is a message to her. Against
the advice of her friends, she sets off on a journey to America, to
the past, and to Nicky, in search of the real reasons behind his
disappearance. But what she will ultimately discover is the
shocking and disturbing truth about her relationship with Nicky
Bennet . . . which is not at all how she remembers it.
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