biology

• Biology 442A

When information is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized, the source of that information must be documented. Otherwise, you are guilty of plagiarism. See the Library's Academic Integrity Tutorial.

The most current research on any academic topic is usually found in journal articles.

Databases 

Academic Search Complete
Provides fulltext for more than 8,500 journals, including more than 7,300 peer-reviewed journals and indexing and abstracts for over 12,500 journals from a variety of disciplines, including general science.

To find books on a particular topic, begin with a keyword search in OneSearch. 

OneSearch includes information about millions of books and ebooks, including those that Robertson Library owns or has temporary access to. Choose Books Only when you search so that you don't also see articles, videos, and other items.

When you are doing research on a topic, you will often require a quick definition of a term, a specific fact, or condensed, detailed information about particular topics. Examples of Dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks and manuals covering biology topics include:

Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology
A four volume set covering Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, archaebacteria, cyanobacteria, and actinomycetes.
REF: QR81.B46

• How to find:
  • Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Handbooks
  • Books, E-Books & Videos
  • Journal Articles
• Citing Sources, Scientific Writing, and Poster Presentations