Welcome to the Bellevue University guide for Criminal Justice & Investigations. This guide provides a good starting point for general research on this topic. Resources include print and electronic books, subscription databases, and websites. Each print book title links directly to the library online catalog, while each e-book title links directly to the full text of the book. Database recommendations link directly to the specific database. Recommended websites cover various aspects of the topic.
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Help! What is APA?
Date: Monday, September 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)
Online: Register HERE
This is an online meeting. Registration is required.
Does the thought of APA formatting scare you because you're not even sure what it means? Then this is the workshop for you! We will discuss how to put together your references using the current APA manual's instructions. Moreover, we will show you how to find the necessary information in the library's resources along with some tips and tricks that will make your research a breeze.
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In-Text Referencing APA Style
Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)
Online: Register HERE
This is an online meeting. Registration is required.
In this session, join Reference Services Librarian Lorraine Patrick on a deep dive into in-text referencing of resources using APA style. Referencing interviews, personal communications, and citing multiple works will be covered along with practical examples. This is a session you will not want to miss!
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Conducting Research for Business Topics
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)
Online: Register HERE
This is an online meeting. Registration is required.
Do you want to know more about conducting effective research on business topics? Join this online instruction session, where we will go over many tips and tricks to find pertinent information to meet your academic needs. This includes finding scholarly sources - as well as specialized information such as industry reports and company profiles.
Virtual Reference Help
(Ongoing)
Date: Schedule at least 24 hours in advance
Time: CST (Central Standard Time, US & Canada)
Campus: Remote Session (Zoom meeting)
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Do you have reference questions or need help using library resources? Book a Zoom room to chat with one of our librarians! They can walk through the problem with you and even share your screen (if you get stuck).
Personal Librarian Program
(Ongoing)
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The Personal Librarian Program pairs you with a BU Librarian to work with one-on-one throughout your academic career and answer questions about the research process.