SCF Libraries: ISC 1143: Intro to Environmental Science: Core Resources

Parts of a Research Article - slides

Parts of a Research Article
Brief guide to the understanding the way that research articles are organized. Open the file for a quick review.

LOG IN to use the databases: ID = G00# - PIN = last four digits of G00#

Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
MOST RECOMMENDED. Cross disciplinary coverage from Astronomy to Zoology. Scholarly journal articles, industry magazines and top newspapers. Text with screen reader and translator.
To open EBSCO databases, click on the "OpenAthens Login" link after you log in.
Environmental Studies (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Environmental case studies, scholarly articles, images and more. Complete, colorful and well laid out. Sound source for speech, presentations and research papers on the environment.
GreenFILE (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
GreenFILE indexes scholarly and general interest titles, as well as government documents and reports. Covers environmental topics related to agriculture, education, law, health, and technology.
Science in Context This link opens in a new window
Authoritative reference information on hundreds of significant science topics.

Below are examples of keywords and phrases that can be helpful in searching environmental topics.

Environmental Environmental sciences Environmental policy Pollution Pollutants Waste products Refuse and refuse disposal Hazardous wastes Recycling (Waste, etc.) Green products	Environmental law Environmental monitoring Environmental toxicity Ecology Organic farming Biotic Communities Natural disasters -- Environmental aspects Ecosystem health, Ecosystem management... Recycling industry

SEE ALSO: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Terms of the Environment : Glossary, Abbreviations and Acronyms.

TIPS:
-Search phrases using " ".
Example: video games = "video games".
-Use truncation if you are not sure about the ending of your search term. ? or *
Example: Expen? = Expense, Expensive, Expenditure