Publications
Azzopardi, C., Eirich, R., Rash, C.L., MacDonald, S., & Madigan, S. (in press). A Meta-Analysis of the Prevalence of Child Sexual Abuse Disclosure in Forensic Settings. Child Abuse and Neglect.
MacDonald, S., Snook, B., & Milne, R. (2017). Witness interview training: A field evaluation. Journal Of Police And Criminal Psychology, 32(1), 77-84. doi:10.1007/s11896-016-9197-6 PDF found here
MacDonald, S., Keeping, Z., Luther, K., & Snook, B. (2016). Don't Lie To Me, or Else: The Effect of a Turncoat Warning and Rapport Building on Perceptions of Witness Interviews. doi: 10.1007/s11896-016-9219-4 PDF found here.
Luther, K., Snook, B., MacDonald, S., & Barron, T. (2015). Securing the Admissibility of Witness Statements: Estimating the Complexity and Comprehension of Canadian “KGB Warnings”. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology, 30, 166-175. doi: 10.1007/s11896-014-9147-0 PDF found here
Bennell, C., Snook, B., MacDonald, S., House, J. C., & Taylor, P. J. (2012). Computerized Crime Linkage Systems: A Critical Review and Research Agenda. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 39, 620-637. PDF found here
Snook, B., House, J., MacDonald, S., & Eastwood, J. (2012). Police interview training, supervision, and feedback practices: A brief survey of Canadian police officers. Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice, 54, 363-372. PDF found here
ten Brinke, L., MacDonald, S., Porter, S., & O’Connor, B. (2011). Crocodile tears: Facial, verbal and body language behaviours associated with genuine and fabricated remorse. Law and Human Behavior, 36, 51-59. PDF found here
Snook, B., Eastwood, J., & MacDonald, S. (2010). A descriptive analysis of how Canadian police officers administer the right-to-silence and right-to-legal counsel cautions. Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice, 52(5), 545-560. PDF found here
MacDonald, S., Snook, B., & Milne, R. (2017). Witness interview training: A field evaluation. Journal Of Police And Criminal Psychology, 32(1), 77-84. doi:10.1007/s11896-016-9197-6 PDF found here
MacDonald, S., Keeping, Z., Luther, K., & Snook, B. (2016). Don't Lie To Me, or Else: The Effect of a Turncoat Warning and Rapport Building on Perceptions of Witness Interviews. doi: 10.1007/s11896-016-9219-4 PDF found here.
Luther, K., Snook, B., MacDonald, S., & Barron, T. (2015). Securing the Admissibility of Witness Statements: Estimating the Complexity and Comprehension of Canadian “KGB Warnings”. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology, 30, 166-175. doi: 10.1007/s11896-014-9147-0 PDF found here
Bennell, C., Snook, B., MacDonald, S., House, J. C., & Taylor, P. J. (2012). Computerized Crime Linkage Systems: A Critical Review and Research Agenda. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 39, 620-637. PDF found here
Snook, B., House, J., MacDonald, S., & Eastwood, J. (2012). Police interview training, supervision, and feedback practices: A brief survey of Canadian police officers. Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice, 54, 363-372. PDF found here
ten Brinke, L., MacDonald, S., Porter, S., & O’Connor, B. (2011). Crocodile tears: Facial, verbal and body language behaviours associated with genuine and fabricated remorse. Law and Human Behavior, 36, 51-59. PDF found here
Snook, B., Eastwood, J., & MacDonald, S. (2010). A descriptive analysis of how Canadian police officers administer the right-to-silence and right-to-legal counsel cautions. Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice, 52(5), 545-560. PDF found here
Research in Progress
MacDonald, S., Snook, B., Vredeveldt, A., & Perfect, T. (in preparation). A Meta-Analysis on the Effect of Visual Distraction Reduction on Memory.
MacDonald, S., & Snook, B. (in preparation). An Examination of Note-taking Functions: Does External Storage Enhance Memory for a Witness’ Account?
Earhart, R., MacDonald, S., & Snook, B. (in preparation). The Effect of Note-taking on Source Monitoring: Applications in Investigative Interviews
MacDonald, S., & Snook, B. (in preparation). An Examination of Note-taking Functions: Does External Storage Enhance Memory for a Witness’ Account?
Earhart, R., MacDonald, S., & Snook, B. (in preparation). The Effect of Note-taking on Source Monitoring: Applications in Investigative Interviews
Presentations
Earhart, B., Ashby, L., MacDonald, S., & Snook, B. (2016, September). The effect of note-taking on source memory for investigative interviews. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Association of Law Enforcement Planners, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
Luther, K., Snook, B., MacDonald, S., Barron, T., & Keeping, Z. (2014, June). Securing the Admissibility of Witness Statements: An Examination of the Canadian Police KGB Warning. Talk presented at the 7th International Investigative Interviewing Group (iIIRG) Annual Conference, Lausanne, Switzerland.
MacDonald, S. & Snook, B. (2014, March). The Effect of Note-taking on Memory for the Details in a Witness’ Account during Investigative Interviews. Poster presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.
MacDonald, S. (2013, January). A Meta-Analysis on the Effect of Visual Distraction Reduction on Memory. Presentation for the Psychology Department Colloquium Series, Memorial University of Newfoundland.
MacDonald, S. & Snook, B. (2012, March). A Field Study of Cognitive Interview Training. Poster presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Eastwood, J., MacDonald, S., & Snook, B. (2012, March). Police Witness Interview Training, Supervision, and Feedback: A Survey of Canadian Police Officers. Poster presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
MacDonald, S., Eastwood, J., & Snook, B. (2011, June). The effect of speed of delivery on the comprehension of a police caution. Poster presented at the North American Criminology and Criminal Justice Conference, Toronto, Canada.
MacDonald, S., Snook, B., & Eastwood, J. (2010, March). Analysis of How Canadian Police Officers Deliver the Right-to-Silence and Legal Counsel Cautions. Poster presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference, Vancouver, Canada.
MacDonald, S., ten Brinke, L., & Porter, S. (2009, June). Crocodile Tears: Verbal and Non-verbal Behaviour Associated with Genuine and Fabricated Remorse. Poster presented at the Canadian Psychology Association Conference, Montreal, Canada.
MacDonald, S., ten Brinke, L., & Porter, S. (2008, June). An Examination of Facial and Behavioural Cues to Detect Deception in Emotional Appeals. Poster presented at the Canadian Psychology Association Conference, Halifax, Canada.
Luther, K., Snook, B., MacDonald, S., Barron, T., & Keeping, Z. (2014, June). Securing the Admissibility of Witness Statements: An Examination of the Canadian Police KGB Warning. Talk presented at the 7th International Investigative Interviewing Group (iIIRG) Annual Conference, Lausanne, Switzerland.
MacDonald, S. & Snook, B. (2014, March). The Effect of Note-taking on Memory for the Details in a Witness’ Account during Investigative Interviews. Poster presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.
MacDonald, S. (2013, January). A Meta-Analysis on the Effect of Visual Distraction Reduction on Memory. Presentation for the Psychology Department Colloquium Series, Memorial University of Newfoundland.
MacDonald, S. & Snook, B. (2012, March). A Field Study of Cognitive Interview Training. Poster presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Eastwood, J., MacDonald, S., & Snook, B. (2012, March). Police Witness Interview Training, Supervision, and Feedback: A Survey of Canadian Police Officers. Poster presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
MacDonald, S., Eastwood, J., & Snook, B. (2011, June). The effect of speed of delivery on the comprehension of a police caution. Poster presented at the North American Criminology and Criminal Justice Conference, Toronto, Canada.
MacDonald, S., Snook, B., & Eastwood, J. (2010, March). Analysis of How Canadian Police Officers Deliver the Right-to-Silence and Legal Counsel Cautions. Poster presented at the American Psychology-Law Society Conference, Vancouver, Canada.
MacDonald, S., ten Brinke, L., & Porter, S. (2009, June). Crocodile Tears: Verbal and Non-verbal Behaviour Associated with Genuine and Fabricated Remorse. Poster presented at the Canadian Psychology Association Conference, Montreal, Canada.
MacDonald, S., ten Brinke, L., & Porter, S. (2008, June). An Examination of Facial and Behavioural Cues to Detect Deception in Emotional Appeals. Poster presented at the Canadian Psychology Association Conference, Halifax, Canada.
Book Chapters
Snook, B., Luther, K., & MacDonald, S. (forthcoming). Linking crimes with spatial behaviour. In C. Bennell & J. Woodhams (Eds.), Crime linkage: Theory, research, and practice. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press
Other Contributions
MacDonald, S., Snook, B., & Keeping, Z. (2013, November). Taking note of note-taking: A scientific-based investigative tool. Blue Line, 25, 28.
Snook, B., Bennell, C., Taylor, P. J., House, J. C., MacDonald, S., & Luther, K. (2012, April). Questioning the assumptions: A critique of the Violent Crime Linkage Analysis System (ViCLAS). Blue Line, 24, 14-16.
Snook, B., Bennell, C., Taylor, P. J., House, J. C., MacDonald, S., & Luther, K. (2012, April). Questioning the assumptions: A critique of the Violent Crime Linkage Analysis System (ViCLAS). Blue Line, 24, 14-16.
