Howdy
Welcome to the University Libraries' CHEM 111 class guide. This guide brings together a number of library resources for your Introduction to the Scientific Literature assignment. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or need assistance with finding information.
David E. Hubbard | Science & Engineering Librarian
Evans Library 111J | 979-862-1902 | hubbardd@library.tamu.edu
Chemistry Bldg 117 Thursday 10am-Noon and Friday 1-5pm
Library Handout for Introduction to the Scientific Literature
The PDF below provides step-by-step instructions to assist you with Exercise 1: Introduction to the Scientific Literature.
Be sure to read the specific instructions in the online Sapling tutorial.
Online Resources for Introduction to the Scientific Literature
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LibCatThe University Libraries' online catalog for books, government documents, and more
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Web of ScienceA multidisciplinary database for searching the professional journal literature.
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EPA Terminalogy ServicesContains definitions to many terms associated with pollutants and the environment.
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CHEMnetBASECHEMnetBASE contains the Combined Chemical Dictionary, which has information on over 600,000 chemicals.
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)NOTE: Use TCEQ reports in Sapling, NOT the TCEQ website.