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Chemistry Research Guide

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Introduction


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The purpose of this guide is to help you find information in the field of Chemistry, the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances, their properties and reactions. Whether you are looking for information for a short assignment, writing a dissertation, or just need brief handbook information, this guide should help you.

The guide is not exhaustive, but primary sources of information and those available at Emory University are listed. Access to electronic resources is emphasized.



Facts and Figures


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  If you want brief practical information try reference books such as biographical sources, dictionaries or handbooks, physical and chemical data and nomenclature.

Background Information on a topic


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Start with a recently published book or textbook; find an encyclopedia article. Or, find a review which gives an overview of research published on the topic.



Detailed information from recent research


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  Look for journal articles, patents, conference papers by searching databases.

Information on specific or specialized topics


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  Reactions, spectra, toxicology and safety, derivatives, unknowns, organic synthesis, organic compounds, inorganic compounds, organometallic compounds, organic "name reactions" and coined terms.

Keep up-to-date on areas of interest and research


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  Use current awareness services and alerts.

Building a database using End Note


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  Organize, manage, and format references and information sources on your topic.

Explore the newest sources of information


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  Searching internet sites, blogs, wikis, and web feeds (RSS).

Looking for more information?


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  Check out the chemical super sites.

Call it quits and write it up


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  Format your paper and references using End Note with help from the ACS Style Guide, journal style sheets; and suggestions from other books focused on "how to write" scientific papers and dissertations/theses.

 


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