Getting StartedBiology Research Guide
| Articles and Databases | Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers |
| Subject Headings and Keyword Examples | Books and E-Books |
| Websites | What are you looking for? |
| Ask a Librarian | Related Guides |
Articles and Databases
Additional Databases
Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers
- You can find magazines in the campus libraries by searching the Journal Search or the Library Catalog.
- Search the Journal Search for additional electronic versions of magazines, journals, and newspapers.
Examples of magazines that you'll find:
- Discover
- Science News
- Scientific American
- Scientific American Mind
Subject Headings and Keyword Examples
science, biology, biological sciences, genetics, evolution, agriculture, medicine, oceanography, zoology, veterinary, health, disease, endangered, extinct
Tip: Look for the scientific names of plants and animals, this will help you find better results
Books and Ebooks
Search tips:
- Search broad keywords because you're not searching the entire content of the ebook yet.
- In the Library Catalog, to find only Ebooks: narrow your search results by clicking on format > electronic.
- Log in to ebooks with the same information you use to log into your school email.
Websites
We recommend websites such as:
- American Institute for Biological Sciences http://www.aibs.org/core/index.html
- DNA from the beginning http://www.dnaftb.org/dnaftb/
- Science Search Engine http://www.scirus.com
- MORE! Take a look at the GEN Library's Delicious Links for biology topics
Or search the recommended links for all topics:
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What are you looking for?
- Science Trends
- Search Science Resource Center or Science Reference Center for the specific science subject.
- Science in the News
- Online students in NS101 will find this guide useful.
Ask a Librarian
We can help with any part of the research process.