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Biology 1406/1408Writing Across the Curriculum
Finding an Article
This tutorial will show you how
to find an original research
article using ScienceDirect.
Sign into CougarWeb
Select the Library Tab
Click on Find Articles in the middle column
Select the “Science & Technology”
link
Select the “ScienceDirect” link
Search Example 1: Epigenetics and Cancer studies. In ScienceDirect, enter your search
terms in the search box and click the search icon
Before looking at your results, use the limiters in the left column
to narrow your results: Select “Journal” and year. Then select the
“Limit to” button.
Letters
Avoid articles that say “letters” or “Review
Article”
Review
Look for articles that say “Original Research
Article”
Preview
Click on “Show preview” to see the article
abstract
Abstract
If the article looks suitable, click on the
PDF link
Before printing your article, read the methods,
discussion/results section to make sure it is
original research
Search Example 2: Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome (MDS). In ScienceDirect, enter your search
terms in the search box and click the search icon
Before looking at your results, use the limiters in the left column
to narrow your results: Select “Journal” and year. Then select the
“Limit to” button.
Avoid articles that say “letters” or “Review
Article”
Review
Look for articles that say “Original Research
Article”
Preview
Click on “Show preview” to see the article
abstract
Abstract
Free PDF
If the article looks suitable, click on the
PDF link
Before printing your article, read the
methods, discussion/results section to make
sure it is original research
• Additional help:
http://collin.libguides.com/CPCBIOWhitney
Library Contact informationLisa Huang:[email protected]
Stephen [email protected]
Or come by the reference desk to schedule an appointment with a librarian for additional assistance.
