RHET102 Biology

Once you have identified your topic begin to compile a list of keywords that describe it. You can use the form on page one of Library Worksheet #1 to record them.

Your next step will be to find some sources of background information to read. These sources will help you understand the broader context of your research and tell you in general terms what is known about your topic. They will give you an idea of how much and what kind of information is available on your topic.

link to Access Science	This online encyclopedia provides you with access to all the articles from the latest edition of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, Research Updates from the McGraw-Hill Yearbooks, thousands of illustrations, and the latest Science News, biographies, and more. AccessScience is tailored to researchers and students looking for the most relevant, readable, and trusted sources of information available.	Link to on online tutorial
		Link to a sample search

link to I-Share	Our online catalog will help you to locate books in our library as well as in other Illinois academic libraries. You may visit the I-Share libraries to borrow materials directly, or you may request to have them sent to the Benedictine Library via Interlibrary Loan. I-Share will also help you to locate electronic texts (such as government publications).	Link to more on I-Share
		Link to a sample search

link to a list of materials in our Reference Collection	The materials in our Reference Collection (encyclopedias, dictionaries, bibliographies, etc.) are available in both general and subject specific formats. If you are just beginning your research and need general background information, sources like the Encyclopedia Britannica or the Encyclopedia Americana can be good starting points. This list of subject specific materials can lead you to sources of background information in a particular discipline or subject area such as Biology, Medicine, or Zoology. If you have trouble finding a reference book to use for background information in your research, be sure to consult a librarian.


3) How good is the information you have found?		Review "How to evaluate books"

4) How will I ethically use this information?		Register for RefWorks
		Link to RefWorks and select Login to register. You will learn how to export citations to RefWorks in your Library Session

1) What information am I looking for? Background information		Once you have identified your topic begin to compile a list of keywords that describe it. You can use the form on page one of Library Worksheet #1 to record them. Your next step will be to find some sources of background information to read. These sources will help you understand the broader context of your research and tell you in general terms what is known about your topic. They will give you an idea of how much and what kind of information is available on your topic.

2) Where will I find the information? Here are some good sources to consult: