Keywords are the words you type into a search box to search for information on your topic. The words you use to describe your topic may be different from the words used by authors in the field of Justice Studies. For example, scholars who study police might also use terms such as law enforcement or peace officer. Similarly, searching with informal terms like cops will likely lead to less scholarly sources.
Here are some suggested keywords for searching OneSearch for Justice Studies sources:
Keywords are the words you type into a search box to search for information on your topic. The words you use to describe your topic may be different from the words used in the library catalog (OneSearch) and library databases. For example, another way to describe teenagers might be adolescents.
Watch the video below for a short tutorial on keywords, including some good strategies for combining them effectively. If you have trouble finding information on your topic, ask a librarian for help choosing successful keywords.
Use OneSearch to find print and online books, articles, and other types of sources. After you search, use the filters to limit your results by source type, date, and more.
For more search options go to Advanced Search.
Watch the video below for an introduction to searching for books, articles, and more through the Luria Library's OneSearch.