View the Cell Organelle Assignment
Online Resources for Science Research
I. Print Materials
Search the Library Catalog for Books
Try different searches, broadening or narrowing your search:
General keyword: Biology = 112
General keyword: Plants = 50
General keyword: Cells = 14
A. General Nonfiction Books - Books located in our general collection are available for three-week checkout. For example, Cell Biology and Histology 611.018 GAR
B. Textbooks - Textbooks are for in library use only. For example: Biology/Exploring Life TEXT 570 BIO
C. Reference Books - Reference Books are typically available for Library Use Only. For example: The New Book of Popular Science (6 volumes) REF 500 NEW
II. Subscription Databases
Passcodes available in the library.
A. Search Evaluated Websites
Go to Web Links page of SHS Library website.
B. Search the "Free" Web
Go to Web Links page of SHS Library website. Select one of the search engines from the right column to search for your topic. Different search engines give different results. YOU are responsible for critically evaluating the information:
What is the domain in the URL? ( .edu .gov .com .org .net )
Is it clear who is responsible for the contents?
Is there a way to contact the page sponsor?
Is the author qualified to write on the topic?
Is the page free of grammatical and spelling errors?
Can you verify the information in other sources?
Can you tell information from opinion from advertising?
What is the purpose of the page?
When was the page written? Last updated?
Is the page completed?
Is the information general? Specific? Detailed?
Government Sources – Most images are in the public domain, but some are not.
Read conditions of use!!!