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BIO 222: Research & Analysis - Pollard: Home
Research tools and assistance for Dr. Pollard's Research & Analysis class.
Quick Links
- Web of Science This link opens in a new windowAuthoritative, multidisciplinary content covering more than 15,000 journals is available through this search of Science Citation Index Expanded, Social Science Citation Index, and Arts & Humanities Citation Index. Covers 1900 - Present.
- Journal Title Abbreviations from CalTechJournal abbreviations from ISI, accessed via Cal Tech.
Library Resources for BIO 222
This guide is intended to help you navigate library services, find sources, and complete the assignments for your course. This is a service for you, and I want to hear from you. No question is ever too small, too silly, or too big. Remember that the library is here to help you in your research and academic life at Furman.
- Peer ReviewHow peer review is defined, how the process for peer review works, and how to identify peer-reviewed sources.
- Background & BooksBooks, reference sources, and more for getting started with your research.
- Find ArticlesDatabases for locating the latest research and authoritative reviews.
- Cited, Citing & Related ArticlesHow to quickly turn a high-quality or relevant article into several by "citation chaining" through cited, citing, and related articles.
- Get the Full TextHow to find the entire article or book from just a citation provided to you in an article's reference section or on a syllabus.
- Citing in CSEThe manual, authoritative abbreviation tools, and more resources for citing references in CSE.
Handouts/Worksheets for Library Class
- Anatomy of a CSE Citation PowerPointPDF of the anatomy of a citation powerpoint.
- Anatomy of a CSE Citation WorksheetA worksheet that coincides with the PDF of the PowerPoint shown in class.
- DYRT Class ExampleMs. Paige Dhyne's in-class example for filling out a DYRT worksheet.
- DYRT Worksheet (Blank)A blank worksheet for you to fill out for your annotated bibliography searches.
- Scientific Sources Best Use HandoutA table on how to select the best resource depending on your topic and the requirements of the assignment.
