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Forensic Investigation

Library databases and advice for students studying forensic sciences at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Get a head start - Preparing for an assignment

To help you get off to a great start with your first assignment the Academic Librarians have created a short course for you: Preparing for an assignment

It takes only 15 minutes and will introduce you to different information sources, how to search for and select resources and also covers basic referencing.

Who is this guide for?

We've made this guide to support students studying Forensic Sciences.

Whether you're new to GCU or starting your dissertation, this guide can help.

How do I use this guide?

We've designed this guide to help you work out what kind of information you need, plus where and how to find it.

  • Home: get in touch with us and find information for new GCU students
  • Researching your topic: get started with types of information sources, planning your search and search tips
  • Using databases: select subject-specific databases to help you find journal articles and other information
  • Evaluating information: decide whether what you've found is credible
  • Referencing and plagiarism: create a reference and find out how to avoid plagiarism
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