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Science Reasoning and Communication

Instructor Name: 
Alexander Stewart
Semester: 
2013 Spring
Course Code: 
FRPG 189E

Course Resources

Research Guides and Tutorials

Database Selection for Biologists

Choosing the best database to search is often a challenge.  This guide offers a set of questions to consider when choosing which databases to search.

Flow of Scientific Information

Understanding where a specific resource sits within the "flow" of scientific information is a crucial skill.  The attached PDF offers one perspective of where different types of publications sit on this continuum.

Keywords and Subject Headings

A quick look at the different types of keyworks and subject headings...

RefWorks - Unblocking Pop-Ups

RefWorks uses "pop-up" windows to function.  In order to use RefWorks you will need to disable the pop-up blocker in your browser (e.g. Firefox or Internet Explorer).  The following tutorial provides instruction for disabling you pop-up blocker.