BIOL1020: Principles of Biology II (Lynn)

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This research guide lists sources from AUM's Library which you can use for research on your topic. If you have questions, please:

  • go to the Reference Desk on the Library's second floor
  • call the Reference Desk at 334-244-3649 when we are open
  • Ask A Librarian by e-mail

 

Reference Sources

Reference sources and librarians at the Reference Desk can help you:

  • explore potential topics that interest you
  • find background information on your chosen topic
  • locate brief factual information like statistics, dates, names, and places quickly
  • create a list of words that describe your topic (You'll need these when you search for books and articles on your topic.)
  • determine the best sources for finding information on your topic

Reference Books of Interest

  • McGraw Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology
    REF Q121.M3 2002
    also available in AccessScience database
  • Environmental Encyclopedia
    REF GE10 .E58
  • Encyclopedia of Global Change: Environmental Change and Human Society
    REF GE149 .E47 2002
  • The Environment A to Z
    REF GE10 .H67 2001

 

CQ Researcher

CQ Researcher reports address a single topic related to issues concerning the economy, education, the environment, health, international affairs, politics, society, and technology. These award-winning reports:

  • discuss past, current, and projected future developments
  • summarize opposing viewpoints
  • provide statistics
  • list sources including books, articles, reports, and organizations that can be used for further research

CQ Researcher is located in the Library's Reference Collection (H35 .E35) and is also available online. Ask at the Reference Desk for assistance.

 

Articles

You'll need to find articles on your topic. To find articles, use the Library's online databases which are accessible off campus.

The entire text of many articles is included in the Library's databases. If an article is not in the database you are searching, you may be able to find it in another database or in the Library's Periodicals Collection by:

  • clicking on Article Linker
    OR
  • typing the journal, magazine, or newspaper title into Serials Solutions (AUM)

Journals in the Periodicals Collection on the second floor of the Library are arranged by call number. Ask at the Reference Desk if you need assistance.

You may request articles that are not available in the Library or the databases through Interlibrary Loan.

Science Databases

General/Multidisciplinary Databases

 

Books

Books shelved on the third through sixth floors can be checked out. These books are listed in the Library's online catalog. Also check the database netLibrary for eBooks that are available online.

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