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Applied and general science articles covering topics such as global warming, alternative energy sources, robotic engineering, genetically modified food, and more.
PLoS stands for Public Library of Science. PLOS ONE is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access, online publication featuring reports of original research from all disciplines within science and medicine.
This database is a definitive resource for students studying topics in the biology field.
This database is good for students with topics that fit into several categories.
Provides access to authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology.
Clinical and social psychology articles on topics such as genetics, psychology of business and economics, communication, criminology, addiction, neurology, social welfare, and more.
Database of nursing and allied health journals with additional materials that include nursing dissertations, conference proceedings, evidence-based care sheets, audiovisuals, and continuing education modules.
Clinical research plus consumer and health administration titles
Focusing on the interdisciplinary study of sustainability and the environment, this database provides a wealth of authoritative content, empowering learners to critically analyze and understand important topics that affect people around the world.
Addresses environmental concerns and research from more than 300 journals and book reference content.
The Earth, Atmospheric & Aquatic Science Database contains full-text titles from around the world, including scholarly journals, trade and industry journals, magazines, technical reports, conference proceedings, and government publications.
Agricultural & Environmental Science Collection offers full-text titles from around the world, including scholarly journals, trade and industry journals, magazines, technical reports, conference proceedings, and government publications.
The following websites have been designed to provide assistance with properly citing information and formatting papers using APA guidelines. Please consult these for help developing citations.
One of the best resources for citation help, Purdue University's English department maintains this website and keeps it up to date with the latest changes in citation. In addition to comprehensive guides on the APA style, Purdue OWL also provides suggestions to help you conduct research and incorporate that research into your academic paper.
This site has citation examples in APA style that incorporate color-coding to highlight each section of the citation. They also have sample papers to help with formatting.
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Scientific Studies and Reports tend to use technical language that may feel unfamiliar to us. Luckily, studies are generally formatted the same way: IMRaD. Look for the following things to make your research easier:
Abstract- A basic summary of the study.
Subject/Key Terms- Some studies include a list of subject headings related to the study. These can be useful as future search terms.
Introduction: Contains background information on the study, and usually a hypothesis.
Methods: Describes how the study was preformed
Results: Presents the data that was collected as a result of the study; this is typically where you will find charts, graphs, statistics, etc.
Discussion/Conclusion: A review and interpretation of the data and results
