Literature of Chemistry

Learning Outcomes

At the end of library sessions, students will be able to: 

• Understand the publication timeline and recognize that different information sources will be needed to complete Household Product Chemistry Report.
• Identify related terms for their topics in order to have several terms to use that describe the concept in order to search for articles for the assignment.
• Construct a simple, effective search strategy, in catalogs and databases in order to effectively find info for assignment 
• Articulate how to locate the full-text journal article (online or print)
• Evaluate online resources for relevance and authority

Reflection

• What's your definition of research?
• How have you conducted research in your science classes? 
• Are you comfortable doing research? 
• How is the Household Project Chemistry project different from other research assignments you’ve done?
• In what areas do you feel you need the most help?       

 Publication Cycle - MIT Tutorial

Information products

In-formal communications via professional listservs.

Letters journals

Patents

Conference proceedings

Pre-print servers

Journal articles and their reprints

  (from CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society).

Primary Info (databases to find articles)

Secondary (reference works)

Tertiary (literature guides)