Literature of Chemistry

Day 1: Research Process/Types of Info

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).