The following resources are available in Trident Technical College’s Library System to assist in the course CRJ 210.
Remember when doing research for this course to think of different search terms when using any database. For example, information on "juveniles" may also be found using the word "teenagers", or "teens". Information on juvenile gangs may be found using "juveniles and gangs" or just "gangs". Information on "juveniles and schools" can be found using "school gangs" or "school violence", etc.
Online databases
To access the databases, click the online databases link from the library’s webpage. (Note: A TTC ID card is needed for off campus access). For help in using the databases see the tutorials and guides section of the library webpage found under the research help link.
Opposing Viewpoints
Magazine and Newspapers, Viewpoint essays (providing different sides to an issue), selected websites, statistics, primary documents, etc. are found in this database on a variety of topics. Examples found using the term "gangs".
A Desire for Excitement & Status Contributes to Gang-Related Crime - by Roger H. Davis
Curfews May be Ineffective and Discriminatory - by A.E. Sadler
Gang Membership Can Fulfill Many Adolescent Needs - by Francine Hallcorn.
SIRS
This database provides access to the full text of numerous magazine & newspaper articles, law enforcement & government reports & bulletins, etc. With daily updates, this database will provide you with the current written information on numerous topics. Use the Database Features tab and under the SIRS Researcher column the Today's News section to access current news stories. The News is updated daily approximately every 8 minutes! Archives are also kept on past news stories.
Infotrac OneFile
This database provides access to numerous full-text articles, book reviews, newspaper articles, brochures, pamphlets, etc. With daily updates, this database will be good for current news items on various topics. Examples of keyword or subject searches include Juveniles and Drugs, Juveniles and Drug Abuse, Teens and Drugs
Biography Resource Center
Contains biographies on over 1000 individuals from various walks of life. Biographies are taken from reputable reference sources. Also includes full text magazine articles and selected websites on individuals.
Websites
National Gang Crime Research Center
Newspapers
The following links provide newspapers on the local, state, and national level. If a particular crime, incident, etc happens in a certain geographic area, the newspaper servicing that area will probably have more coverage. (i.e. The 2002 sniper case in the Washington DC area was covered nationally, however the DC area papers probably had even more in-depth, human interest stories). Also for example, if something happens in Charleston (i.e. schools) you may want to see if Columbia has / had the same problem, or any other city or state.
http://www.charleston.net - The Post Courier Online. This site will have the current day’s paper. Archives are not updated daily. Use TTC's online databases (Infotrac Custom Newspapers) if current updates needed.
http://www.thestate.com - The State newspaper from Columbia, SC. Also available through TTCs online Databases.
http://www.sciway.net/today/news.html - Covers various news regions around South Carolina.
http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/ online newspapers from all over the United States.
Radio / TV
TV Channel 2 -- WCBD www.counton2.com
Channel 5 -- WCSC www.wcsc.com
Channel 4 -- WCIV www.abcnews4.com
Channel 7 -- PBS www.scetv.org
Channel 24 -- WTAT www.wtat24.com
Channel 36 -- WMMP www.wmmp36.com
COURT TV www.courttv.com/news/index.html
ALL POINTS BULLETIN www.apb.com
Radio 104.5 WRFQ-FM Q104.5 http://www.q1045.com
96.1 WAVF-FM 96 Wave http://www.96wave.com
1250 WTMA-AM News Talk Radio http://www.wtma.com
South Carolina Links
South Carolina State Government http://www.sc.gov
South Carolina Judicial Department http://www.judicial.state.sc.us
SLED http://www.sled.state.sc.us
Department of Corrections http://www.state.sc.us/scdc
Public Safety http://www.sc.gov/Portal/Category/PUBLICSAFETY
SC Bar Online http://www.scbar.org
SC Bar Law Line http://www.scbar.org/public/lawline.asp
Ethics advisory opinions http://www.scbar.org/member/ethics.asp
Rules of professional conduct http://www.scbar.org/member/conduct.asp
State court decisions http://www.scaljd.net/alj.htm
BOOKS
Titles on various topics can be found by using the library’s Online Catalog. Different titles are found at the three campuses. Any title found in the catalog can be sent to any of the three TTC libraries, whichever is most convenient. These titles are books in hardcopy/print format. Numerous titles are also available through TTC’s electronic library, netLibrary. NetLibrary is listed under the online databases listing of the library. The entire book can then be read online. Titles of interest in the area of Juveniles and the Law can be located using different subject/keywords in both the online catalog and netLibrary.
More Resources
The Research link from the library’s web page provides resources such as an APA and MLA citation guide, web site evaluation guide, and statistical information. You will also find specific course resource pages and subject guides.
A good source for writing help is The Owl at Purdue, Purdue University’s Writing Center. This site walks you through the complete writing process.
Please remember that the LRC faculty and staff are here to assist you with your information needs. Feel free to contact us by clicking the “Contact Us” link at the top of any library page and choosing the contact method you wish. You may also call the reference desk directly at 574-6096.
