Science Research Project: Home

Welcome to the SRP LibGuide, your source for all things science research. Have a look at the tips below to help you use this guide effectively.

• This LibGuide is a compilation of helpful, reliable, and librarian vetted resources to help you in your science research. It is not a database, and cannot be "searched" as such. That means you need to click on the links on this guide to get to the real research.
• The guide is broken down into three sections for chemistry, biology, and physics. If your topic falls outside of those broad categories, do not worry! Many of the databases and websites will still be useful for your research.
• Contact Erika at jelineker@oes.edu or come visit her in the library if you need help. 

If we don't have a book on your subject, check the resources below. Washington County and Multnomah County Public Libraries have much bigger collections than we do, and chances are they will have something on your subject. Still not finding what you need? Check WorldCat for library holdings around the world, and send the citation to Erika, who can order just about anything from Interlibrary Loan.

• Use OSLIS Citation Maker to generate citations. Don't forget to save your work!
• When searching in databases, frame your search with keywords, not full sentences or questions. Databases aren't Google, and queries need to be structured correctly in order to get the best results.
• Too many results? Try narrowing your search by such parameters as date of publication and type of publication.
• Not enough results? Try rethinking your question. Brainstorm lists of words and phrases that describe your question, and try different combinations of search terms.
• Advanced Search allows you more flexibility in terms of combining distinct search terms.
• Put exact phrases in quotes.