This guide supports the research needs of students enrolled in Criminal Justice Technology degree, diploma, certificate, and CCP programs at Brunswick Community College.
Political science and international relations journals, dissertations, and working papers on topics such as comparative politics, political economy, international development, and environmental policy. (NC LIVE)
Reports on issues shaping our world, with in-depth coverage of political and social issues, such as health, education, the environment, technology, and the US economy. (NC LIVE)
Research the pros and cons of current issues and enduring social issues through full-text articles, multimedia, primary sources, government documents, and reference materials. (NC LIVE)
Statutes, also known as acts, are laws passed by a legislature. This research guide explains the statutory publication process for federal laws. From the Library of Congress.
This guide presents many of the sources that you can turn to for more information about the framing of the United States Constitution. From the Library of Congress.
Case law is law based on judicial decisions. This guide cites resources for locating and identifying judicial decisions from the U.S. courts using primary and secondary sources of case law.
This guide, prepared by the Law Library of Congress, includes links to free online legal resources regarding North Carolina, focusing on its constitution; executive, legislative, and judicial branches; legal guides; and general sources.
This guide provides an overview of sources and research strategies for North Carolina statutory law, including the state's constitution, statutes, session laws, and county/municipal ordinances.