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Using the internet to conduct research relevant to forensic practice

Sharon Oddie (Wathwood Hospital RSU)
Jonathan Powls (Sheffield Care Trust)

The British Journal of Forensic Practice

ISSN: 1463-6646

Article publication date: 1 December 2007

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Abstract

Internet‐mediated research is becoming an increasingly viable option for forensic researchers, allowing some of the limitations of traditional approaches to be overcome. Many advantages are evident in this approach, such as the ability to access large, diverse samples and specialist groups. However, there are limitations and ethical issues that researchers need to be aware of. This paper provides an overview of internet‐mediated research for forensic researchers and practitioners, and highlights some of the ways in which this approach can be used to undertake research relevant to forensic practice. Some examples of research undertaken using this approach are provided.

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Davies, J., Oddie, S. and Powls, J. (2007), "Using the internet to conduct research relevant to forensic practice", The British Journal of Forensic Practice, Vol. 9 No. 4, pp. 19-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/14636646200700022

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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