Research Tips
- Pick a topic that interests you
- Explore a variety of sources
- Use a variety of keywords (with the help of a thesaurus)
- Ask yourself ....
- Is this topic too broad or too narrow?
- Can I find enough relevant information?
- Does it fit the assignment?
- Am I still interested?
- Revise topic as needed
- Remember to keep track of your sources
Databases
- Today's Science This link opens in a new window
Updated weekly and containing thousands of links to a 15-year back-file, Today's Science explains important developments in biology, chemistry, the environment, space, physics, and technology. - Classroom Video on Demand This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive streaming video subscription service of more than 5,000 educational programs. Each full-length video has been segmented into predefined clips, making it easy to find specific pieces of content quickly. - PROQUEST This link opens in a new window
Websites
- ChemCollectiveOrganized by a group of faculty and staff at Carnegie Mellon University to help students learn chemistry concepts using virtual labs, simulations, and tutorials.
- Chemical Heritage FoundationOnline resources and magazine focusing on the History of Chemistry.
- Chemistry ViewsFree online magazine published by ChemPubSoc Europe; offers unique content including news, commentary, opinion and additional feature material from leading authors to the global chemistry community.
- Chemistry Now!An online video series from the National Science Foundation and NBC Learn, that uncovers and explains the science of common, physical objects in our world and the changes they undergo every day. The series also looks at the lives and work of scientists on the frontiers of the 21st century.
- ExploratoriumCollection of videos, websites, experiments about the chemistry of everyday materials.
- Royal Society of ChemistryWebsites, videos, tutorials, experiments, articles and more in a wide range of chemistry topics.
- TED Talks: ChemistryA collection of TED talks on the topic of chemistry.
- MIT OpenCourseWare: Chemical DemonstrationsThis set of videos showcases exciting live chemistry demonstrations held at MIT. Each video also provides a deeper look into the chemistry that makes it all possible.