Hi beautiful people!
I need help finding statistics on the rates of incarciration/fines or other punishments for person convicted of victimless crime in Australia. Preferably Queensland.
This is urgent, I simply cannot find the information and I would REALLY appreciate your help.
Thanks a heap :)
You may have to search and research, but once you learn some good sources and methods, you should have success. In addition to searching on the Internet, you also need to make best friends with the reference librarian(s) in your local or college library. Libraries these days subscribe to enormous research databases, and they are often more useful than Internet searches. Ask your librarian if you have access to EBSCOHost -- it has several databases within it, including a huge one for academic research.
For Internet searching:
http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/
At this webpage, you can go immediately to the search sites (first three columns across the top) -- or even better you can scroll down until you see the section called HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET. Those are the links to start with. You'll not only learn how to come up with good search terms, but also how to evaluate the webpages you get as results. Some will be good and others will be garbage. You need to know how to tell the difference.
My favorite way to search is to go to Google's advanced search page http://www.google.com/advanced_search?hl=en and put my search words or phrases into the first or second search box (either "all the words" or "exact phrase").
Another is to start out at http://scholar.google.com.
However, there many other strategies for searching you can use, and the HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET section will help you best.
Learning to use Google or other search engines can save you time and help you learn to find information efficiently. Here are some websites that can teach you how:
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/FindInfo.html
http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/searchtips.html
http://www.pandia.com/goalgetter/index.html
http://websearch.about.com/mbody.htm?once=true&COB=home&PM=112_100_T
... and one to help you judge whether a particular website's information is worth your time:
http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/evaluate.html
Happy searching.
Thank-you so much for all this detailed information. I really appreciate this :). I managed to get my draft in (hence the urgent) but I will use these links in my final.
Thanks a heap, XD
Hello there! I'd be happy to assist you in finding statistics on the rates of incarceration, fines, or other punishments for individuals convicted of victimless crimes in Australia, particularly in Queensland. Here's how you can go about finding this information:
1. Start with government websites: Begin by visiting official government websites related to law enforcement, justice, or corrections in Australia and Queensland. These websites often provide comprehensive statistics on crime rates and individuals convicted of various offenses.
2. Check the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS): The ABS is an authoritative source for a wide range of statistical information in Australia. They may have data related to the rates of incarceration or punishment for victimless crimes. Visit their website (www.abs.gov.au) and explore their databases or publications to see if they have the specific statistics you're looking for.
3. Look for state-specific resources: Since you mentioned Queensland, focus your search on state-specific resources. Visit the official websites of the Queensland Government, particularly those related to justice and law enforcement. They might contain reports, publications, or statistics specific to victimless crimes and their corresponding punishments.
4. Consult research papers and academic databases: If you don't find the data you need from official sources, try searching for research papers, publications, or academic databases. Websites like Google Scholar, JSTOR, or the ResearchGate platform might have studies or research papers analyzing crime rates and punishments for victimless crimes in Australia or Queensland. Accessing these sources may require a subscription or purchase.
5. Contact relevant authorities or organizations: If you're unable to find the desired statistics through online resources, consider reaching out to relevant authorities or organizations directly. This could include law enforcement agencies, correctional services, legal research centers, or advocacy groups focused on criminal justice or civil liberties. They may have access to unpublished or specialized data that could be beneficial for your research.
Remember that the availability and accessibility of specific statistics can vary, and there might be limitations in the data provided publicly. Also, ensure that you properly cite and attribute the information you use in your research.
Good luck with your search, and I'm here if you need further assistance!