Table of Contents
Getting Started
Selected Searchworks Subject Terms
Try these Links to Searchworks searches, then use the limiters to see more topics choices. Select one catalog record to see the call number - which indicates the subject area, and links to more specific keyword and subject terms you can use in further searches.
Background/Reference sources
The following are some reference sources that you can use to find background information on your topic as well as other references.
Opinion Sources & Blogs
Suggested resources for finding popular opinion content.
Databases
The following are some databases that focus on environmental topics.
Writing Help
A list of resources to assist with writing and publishing for Earth Sciences.
- Bibliographic Management Software: RefWorks, EndNote, Zotero and Mendeley
- Stanford Writing Center
- Scutiny of an Abstract
- Scrutiny of the Introduction
- Elements of Style
PRINT ONLY. Coming to the aid of all those wishing to improve the quality of their scientific writing -- established researchers and aspiring students alike -- three experienced authors/scientists from differing backgrounds and cultures have compiled this classic guide.
PRINT ONLY. Instruction concerning the rules and styles of writing and speaking are addressed in relation to technical concerns specific to the Earth sciences, illustrating the importance of effective communication in geologic investigations. The book includes guidance on how to write an effective research paper, and the creation of PowerPoints, posters, a thesis, funding proposals, and more is covered in detail.
PRINT ONLY. This introduction to writing, editing, and printing will help students and scientists cope with a process that many dread - the process that starts with a decision to write something for publication.
ONLINE. This guide provides a framework, starting from simple statements, for writing papers for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
Manage your references
As you're collecting references for your assignments, you might want to try using a reference manager, like RefWorks. RefWorks not only tracks your papers, it helps you write your bibliography.
citation help
