Library Media Center
SCIENCE
Honors Biology Research Project
To begin your research, you should start with science e-journals to find full text articles and abstracts:
When you have decided on a topic, search the following scholarly databases for research articles:
full text articles from nearly 3,000 journals
collection of scientific, medical and technical information with over 2,000 peer-reviewed journals, hundreds of book series, handbooks and reference works
broad range of periodicals (many full-text) in general reference, social sciences, health, sciences and artsa large collection of information covering environmental issues
For more articles, go to the Port Washington Public Library's Science and Technology Research page and look at the following:
Expanded Academic ASP
General Science Collection
Proquest Science Journals
Science in Context
Other web resources that can be very useful are:
PLoS Biology- a nonprofit organization of scientists and physicians created this website (Public Library of Science) where you can find full-text primary research articles in all aspects of biology from molecules to ecosystems.
the most comprehensive science-specific search engine available on the Internet that uses advanced search technology to provide you with reports and articles. Created by Elsevier Science, the leading international publisher of scientific information.
a digital archive of life science journals, developed and managed by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). You can search for relevant articles and most are full-text.
a digital collection of full-text peer reviewed articles in science, math, and technology.
Interlibrary Loan
If you have an abstract of an article and need to find the full text, go to the circulation desk and ask for the yellow Interlibrary Loan form. Fill out this form and attach your abstract. We will e-mail you when we receive the full text article. This can take one week or more - so please give us advanced notice!
Adopt an Element (Chemistry) - Ms. Grasso-Krebs
WebElements An interactive periodic table including information on atoms and structure of each element.Elements for Life Find out about chemical elements in the human body and other living organisms.
AP Environmental Science
After looking at reference and circulating books in our print collection, you will find accurate, reliable and current information in the following databases that our library subscribes to:
collection of scientific, medical and technical information with over 2,000 peer-reviewed journals, hundreds of book series, handbooks and reference works
check box for General Science to access full text articles and abstracts from a broad array of science journals
broad range of periodicals (many full-text) in general reference, social sciences, health, sciences and arts.
comprehensive, nonpartisan analysis of contemporary issues within in-depth weekly reports. Also included is pro and con arguments by experts, chronology of events, background and outlook
coverage of the field of environmental issues and policy, this collection, which includes nearly 200 journals, provides instant access to the multiple viewpoints of this volatile field of study, including perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests
Includes information on global warming, greenhouse gasses, carbon emissions, ozone layer depletions, recycling, sustainability, etc.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
from Offshore Drilling to Climate Change, there is coverage of a wide range of current environmental issues.
A wonderful alternative to Google is this science-specific search engine:
the most comprehensive science-specific search engine available on the Internet that uses advanced search technology to provide you with reports and articles. Created by Elsevier Science, the leading international publisher of scientific information.
To cite your sources according to the MLA7 see our Research Guide
Last Modified on April 3, 2013
