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Introduction

Research in science has similarities to other scholarly fields, but differs slightly in how it defines primary and secondary research. It can also extend into searches for government documents, patents, policies, and even business information. This guide will start with the basics of finding and accessing primary and secondary articles in science and extend to other skills and types of information. 

 

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How I Can Help You

For students, I can:

  • Recommend the best databases to search for your research topic
  • Answer your questions via email, phone, Zoom, or in-person
  • Meet with you individually to hash out your topic or discuss research strategies
  • Tell you about library services

For faculty, I can:

  • Track down tricky citations
  • Do a quick literature review
  • Introduce your students to research tools and strategies via a workshop
  • Create a webpage tailored to your class assignment
  • Discuss ways to best incorporate research skills and library materials into your class assignments
  • Meet with your students individually
  • Purchase books and other material needed for your research
  • Tell you about library services
  • Act as a liaison communicating the department's concerns and needs to library administration

Top Databases for Environmental Sciences

Subject Areas

SET (Engineering & Technology)

SAM (Natural Sciences & Math)

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  • Last Updated: Jan 2, 2025 2:34 PM
  • URL: https://guides.lib.uw.edu/tacoma/envsci
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Subjects: Science