Reference Wiki for Biological Science I

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Research Process:

 

1. Define your topic

2. Locate background information and identify keywords/terms

· What are the key concepts in your topic?

· What are the scientific concepts?

· What terms will you use?

3. Translate the topic into a search query

4. Choose the proper search tool

5. Perform your search and evaluate your results

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Reference Source:

 

Writing Papers in the Biological Sciences – Information about this publication

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Databases:

 

Academic Search Premier – Information about this database/Tutorial

HighWire Press - Information about this database/Tutorial

ProQuest Biology Journals - Information about this database/Tutorial

ProQuest Science Journals - Information about this database/Tutorial

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Useful Websites:

 

Librarian's Internet Index for Biology - http://www.lii.org/pub/topic/biology

This website is a comprehensive yet organized directory of websites.  Librarians review each link added to this website.   From the site you can find general information, biology related dictionaries, links to sites about a specific subdiscipline, and links to many hands-on resources for those interested in becoming a k-12 biology teacher. 

 

Science.gov - http://www.science.gov/index.html

Search on this site through 38 different scientific database and 200 million webpages of scientific information.  The site also includes links to over 1,950 science websites.  Government agencies such as the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Science Foundation.  

 

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Interlibrary Loan (Resource Sharing):

 

Articles can be requested from within most databases for interlibrary loan. First check to see if your article is available from another database by selecting the “Check for full-text availability” link. If your article is available you will be directed to the article within the other database. If the article is not available, select the “Request through ILL” and complete the request form. You may also contact Sherry Becht directly at (610) 902-8538 or by e-mail at sherry.becht at cabrini dot edu.

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Citation Format:

 

APA (American Psychological Assoc.):

 

An APA citation formats information sheet is available by clicking on the Style Guides link on the Library’s homepage. Also, all the suggested databases provide APA and other citation styles for articles found in those databases. These citations can be e-mailed directly to you. After you select an appropriate article click on the “E-mail” link and then select the appropriate citation style under the “Citation Format” heading. You can also use this information sheet to guide your citation format.

 

How to cite from ProQuest Science and/or Biology Journals:

 

Once you have opened the article itself you can either

• Click on the "Cite this" link on the horizontal top tool bar, choose APA format and copy and paste into an email or Microsoft word.

Or

• Click on the "Email" link, also on the horizontal top tool bar and change the Citation Style to APA.  Choose if you would like to email Breif Citation, Article Summary or Full text (all include the article citation).  From the email you can copy and past into Microsoft Word.

 

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How to use the Microsoft Word 2007 Citation Tool:

 

To input a new source:

Choose the References tab on the top tool bar.

Choose APA from the Style: drop down box. 

Choose the Insert Citation icon in the 3rd box from the left on the top tool bar.

And click Add New Source from the drop down menu.

Input all required information, choose what type of resource you are entering information for.

After inputting all items you can use the Insert Citation icon to insert internal citations while writing and use the Bibliography to create a bibliography or works cited list