Forensics

This page will provide you with some tips and tricks to make your research a breeze! If you still can't find what you need, please don't hesitate to contact the library! You can find our contact information and more on the Get Help page.

To get you started, here are some general search strategies:

Keyword Strategies

Use these keywords in a general search in any one of our recommended databases or inside DragonQuest:

• Threat Assessment
• Threat Management
• Hazards Risks and Threats
• Red Flag Laws
• Safety AND Civil Libert*
• Electronic Threats AND Harassment
• Threats of Violence AND Police Response
• GPS Tracking AND Smartphones
• Boston Marathon Bombing
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
• Threat Analysis Protocols
• Israel AND Cybersecurity
• Threat Assessment AND Higher Education
• Mental Health AND Threat Assessment
• Doctor-Patient Confidentiality

Subject Strategies

Searching for results by subject heading, rather than by keywords, can help you focus your search in new directions. Consider these subject search options:

• Threat Assessment
• Hazard Mitigation
• Gun Laws
• Civil Rights
• Cyberbullying
• Domestic Violence
• Facial Recognition Technology
• Honeypot
• Cybersecurity Policy
• Police Brutality

The following image shows you how to change your search to a subject search by using the dropdown menu inside DragonQuest:

Research Starters

Need some extra guidance? Try a Research Starter:

• Capital Punishment

• Stalking

• Restraining Orders

• School Violence:  Overview

• Red Flag Laws

• Facial Recognition Technology in Surveillance

• Boston Marathon Bombings

• Cybersecurity

• Gun Laws

• Cyberbullying

What is a Research Starter?

Research Starters are encyclopedia entries, so they are more of an "idea gathering" mechanism than a scholarly source to support your stance on an issue. They provide you with background information on a broad topic and highlight keywords you can use and/or links to source material to get you started on your research. 

Narrowing DragonQuest Search Results

If you'd like to know how to narrow down your DragonQuest list to only full text, peer reviewed, or specific types of resources, we recommend the following tutorial:

If you'd like additional guidance on using Academic Writer, we recommend the following tutorial: