environmental studies

When information is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized, the source of that information must be documented. Otherwise, you are guilty of plagiarism. This tutorial provides information on avoiding plagiarism.

Various standards have been created for citing sources. Check with your professor if you are not certain which style to use.

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

Step 1
Use article databases (indexes) to find articles on a particular topic.

Article Databases are available through the Library's website for both on-campus and off-campus access. Off-campus users will be prompted for their UPEI username and password. Note that in addition to providing  article citations, some of the databases include the fulltext of articles.

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

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. Dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks and manuals for environmental studies include:


Dictionary of Environment & Ecology
E-Book 2010

Encyclopedia of Earth
Internet Resource

• Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Handbooks: Environmental Studies
• Finding Books, E-Books & Videos: Environmental Studies
• Finding Articles: Environmental Studies
• Citing Sources: Environmental Studies
• Web Resources