Library Guides: Criminology: Research methods

General advice on research methods

Many disciplines rely on research methods to guide the process of conducting primary research.

To find methods for your discipline, do a keyword search in the Library Catalogue and add your discipline, e.g. Criminology AND "research method*"

Criminology research methods

SAGE Research Methods
A great resource to help you understand specific research methods, conduct research, and write up findings. SAGE Research Methods Cases are original, specially commissioned, and designed to help you understand often abstract methodological concepts by introducing case studies of real research projects.

SAGE internet research methods
Good starting point for conducting internet-based research.

Research Ethics in Criminology by Malcolm Cowburn; Azrini Wahidin; Loraine Gelsthorpe (Editors)
ISBN: 9781138803695
Publication Date: 2016
A comprehensive and accessible text that is ideal for students studying criminological research methods. Provides a thorough grounding in the ethical issues faced by researchers, as well as an understanding of the role and purpose of ethics committees.
Using Ethnography in Criminology by Stephen K. Rice; Michael D. Maltz (Editors)
ISBN: 9783319963150
Publication Date: 2018
This innovative book examines the use of ethnography and fieldwork in Criminology and Criminal Justice Research. Using a combination of case studies, as well as "behind the scenes" contributions, it provides an comprehensive look at both the insights gained from ethnographic research, as well as the choices researchers make in conducting that work.