Books: Use the Library Catalog

GALILEO

BIOSIS Previews (Biological Abstracts at Web of Knowledge)
Coverage Dates: 1990- present-- Issued as a part of the ISI Web of Knowledge, the database covers original research reports and reviews in biological and biomedical areas. Coverage includes traditional areas of biology such as botany, zoology, and microbiology, as well as related fields such as biomedical, agriculture, pharmacology, and ecology. Also included are interdisciplinary fields such as medicine, biochemistry, biophysics, bioengineering, and biotechnology.

Web of Science
Provides access to the Science Citation Index, Social Sciences Citation Index, and Arts and Humanities Citation Index covering over 8,000 journals.

Guides

A Selected Guide to Science Information Resources for: PRISM
A guide created for K-12 educators involved in PRISM, a program launched by the Georgia Department of Education. The acronym stands for Partnership for Reform in Science and Mathematics. This guide emphasizes Science Resources. Standard print sources, ele

Diversity of Life
The illustrated guide to the five kingdoms.

EBSCO Discovery Service Tutorials
Learn how to search the Google like search box for resources in the Henderson Library.

Library Research Modules
Learn how to use the library from 10 self-paced modules that include: [1]: Introduction to Research [2]: Select Library Terminology [3]: Search Stratagies [4]: GALILEO [5]: GIL: Library Catalog [6]: Internet & Other Resources [7]: Evaluationg Sources, Critical Thinking, Active Reading [8]: Citation Styles and Giving Credit [9]: Copyright & Fair Use [10]: Need Help?

A Selected Guide to Information Resources in Biology
Instructions on planning, researching and writing a science research paper.

A Selected Guide to Information Sources on: The Environment

A Selected Guide to Information Sources on: The History of Science and Technology
A guide created to highlight sources on the history of both science and technology. It includes biographical information on notable scientists and inventors of the past. Also instructions on how to find contributions to science or technology from other co

Top Ten List On: How to write a good science book review
A helpful PowerPoint presentation on how to write book reviews of scientific books.

Finding Articles (Magazines / Journals)

Finding Science Journals in Henderson Library

Government Information

The National Biological Information Infrastructure
The National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) is a broad, collaborative program to provide increased access to data and information on the nation's biological resources.

The PLANTS Database
The PLANTS Database provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories.PLANTS is a collaborative effort of the USDA NRCS National Plant Data Center (NPDC), the USDA NRCS Information Technology Center (ITC), The USDA National Information Technology Center (NITC), and many other partners.rnrn

Reference Materials

Amazing numbers in Biology

Dictionary of Birds of the United States
Scientific and common names of Birds

Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia
Animal Life Encyclopedia

Latin Names Explained
A guide to the scientific classification of reptiles, birds and mammals.

The Penguin Atlas of Endangered Species
Author: Mackay, Richard

Scientific Style and Format
The CBE manual for authors, editors, and publishers. Technical Writing - Handbook, Manual

Synopsis and Classification of Living Organisms
Living organisms

Vital Sign 2006-2007
The trends that are shaping our future/ Worldwatch Institute

Web Sites

Center for Science in the Public Interest 1
For nutrition and health, food safety, alcohol policy, and sound science.

Allen E. Paulson College of Science and Technology
Georgia Southern University

The American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science, "Triple A-S" (AAAS), is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association.

Avoiding Plagiarism Tutorial
A tutorial prepared by the University Library at the University of Southern Mississippi. For additional resources regarding plagiarism and citing sources, see the selection of resources under the subject Academic Integrity in EagleSource.

bioABACUS
BioABACUS is a searchable database of abbreviations and acronyms in Biotechnology that contains terms in such categories as: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Computers and Internet, Diseases, Grants, Journals, Laboratories, Medicine, Molecular Biology/Genetic

Biological Journals and Abbreviations
These pages contain the abbreviations, full titles, and links to some WWW pages for a large variety of biological and medical journals.

Center for Science in the Public Interest 2
CSPI is a consumer advocacy organization whose twin missions are to conduct innovative research and advocacy programs in health and nutrition, and to provide consumers with current, useful information about their health and well-being.

The Council of Science Editors
CSE's mission is to promote excellence in the communication of scientific information. CSE's purpose is to serve members in the scientific, scientific publishing, and information science communities by fostering networking, education, discussion, and exc

Journal Abbreviation Sources
All That JAS: Journal Abbreviation Sources is a registry of Web resources that list or provide access to the full title of journal abbreviations.

Science Careers from the journal Science
Science Careers is dedicated to being the world leader in matching qualified scientists with jobs in industry, academia, and government. We are committed to providing all the necessary career resources for scientists as well as effective recruiting soluti

SourceWatch
A directory of the people, organizations and issues shaping the public agenda.

Union of Concerned Scientist
The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. UCS combines independent scientific research and citizen action to develop innovative, practical solutions and to secure responsi

Zach's Bookmarks for COST
Selected Websites for COST