Research Guide for

BIOL 1100 Survey of Biology (Kjersten)

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Background Information from Normandale Library

Science E-book Collection (Gale)
Selected ebooks on science topics from Gale.


Science Reference Source


Credo Reference -- Science
Credo logoCredo Reference -- Science includes encyclopedias, dictionaries, biographies, bibliographies, chronologies, handbooks, and more in the area of science.  The titles in Credo Reference are from over eighty of the world's leading academic publishers. Credo's collections are continuously updated to reflect the most relevant, up-to-date content.

Find Articles

BioOne
Articles from scholarly journals in the biological, ecological and environmental sciences.

Science (Gale OneFile)
Articles from scholarly science journals and science and industry magazines.


JSTOR
Scholarly articles, ebooks, and primary sources in the social sciences, humanities, earth and biological sciences, and more. Includes images from libraries, museums, and archives.


Google Scholar

Search for academic articles on publisher and other websites. When you use this link to connect to Google Scholar through the Library, your search results will include links to articles available in Normandale Library databases whenever possible. Look for the "Article @ Normandale Lib." links to access the full article through the Library.

Note: Not all articles in your search results will be available through the Library. Need an article we don’t have? Submit an interlibrary loan request.

News Sources Through the Library

ProQuest News & Newspapers

News articles from U.S. newspapers. Includes the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Star Tribune, and many local newspapers.



Minnesota News Sources (NewsBank)
Articles from Minnesota newspapers especially small regional and community newspapers. Also includes the Star Tribune and Pioneer Press.

Helpful Videos

Developing Keywords

What is a Scholarly and a Peer-Reviewed Article?

Scholarly vs Popular Sources

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How to Reference Generative AI

Citing Generative AI has its own rules. See the library guide on APA Citations for Artificial Intelligence Tools (PDF).

APA, MLA & ASA CITATION GUIDES

APA, MLA & ASA CITATION GUIDES
As you write your paper, you'll need to cite passages and ideas from the sources you've found. Check with your professor which style is preferred for your class or subject matter.