Welcome to the Biosciences LibGuide
Use this Subject LibGuide to help you make the most of the library and information resources and services.
Search for textbooks, ebooks, journals, articles + more. Use Library Search LibGuide for guidance.
For a full selection of databases and archives, use the A-Z Databases List.
There are a wide range of online resources that will help you trace books, journal articles and much more, to support your study and research. Key resources are highlighted in the adjacent tabs.
Explore the how to find resources guide as a starting point.
Use the Web of Science LibGuide for comprehensive support and training.
Use the Biosis Libguide for comprehensive support and training.
Additional Databases to explore
Reaxys video guides are available too.
SCOPUS tutorial.
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas. You can explore TED Talks related to the topic of the Biology, Bioethics, Biomechanics or view the most popular talks from the TED homepage.
Maps
Our map resources such as the Digimap collections contain material that may be useful too, such as topography and land use maps. To explore these take a look at our maps Libguide.
You can use the following services to explore research materials available elsewhere
COPAC - exposes rare and unique research material by bringing together the catalogues of c.90 major UK and Irish libraries.
WorldCAT - search the collections of libraries in your community and tens of thousands more around the world.
SUNCAT - is the Serials Union Catalogue for the UK research community, a free tool to help researchers and librarians locate serials held in the UK.
The European Library - access to the collections of the 48 National Libraries of Europe and leading European Research Libraries.
The Library of Congress - catalog records for books, serials, manuscripts, maps, music, recordings, images, and electronic resources in the Library of Congress collections in the USA.
LibWeb - Access to a listing of online library catalogues worldwide
CORE - gives an incredibly fast search of the full-text of 80M open access research resources
Dissertations and Project Reports
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The Journal of Visualized Experiments provides access to videos demonstrating experiments from laboratories around the world.
It's a valuable resource you can use to learn about Lab techniques and processes!
It is important to plan your search strategy, and manage your search results so that you get the most from your online searching.
Keep a record of all the material you need to cite in your assignments, papers, projects etc.
Use the Search Techniques and Referencing guidance to assist you.
As you search you need to keep track of all the material you will be using in your academic work so that you can cite and reference it appropriately.
Always check your module handbook for specific departmental guidance on the style required for your assessed works and dissertations. Check with your personal tutor or dissertation supervisor if you need clarification.
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Cite Them Right
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Find out more about the skills support available to help you develop a range of academic skills including essay writing, referencing, critical reading and getting the most out of lectures.
Sage Research Methods Online (SRMO) is a great resource to use when you are planning and conducting your research.
It is targeted at social science researchers but is useful across all subject areas as it covers key research methodology topics that are applicable across the research spectrum.
Sage have produced a comprehensive LibGuide to help you get the best from the resource.
