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This LibGuide provides research assistance to Dr. Kropf's ES 0112 Introduction to Energy Science and Technology class. The guide explains how to locate scholarly articles within the university databases and on the Internet. It also shows how to properly cite resources along with a tutorial to understand plagiarism. It provides direct links to PITTCat+, energy websites, reference materials, books, and online tutorials to help with research.
As an added bonus, this guide contains links to professional energy organizations and sites that reference careers in energy.
Learn more about Renewable Energy at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory or the U.S. Dept. of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy.
The Information Search Worksheet below will help to refine a research topic. The Scholarly Information online tutorial will assist in determining if an article is scholarly. You may also want to consult the book Evaluating Research Articles From Start to Finish, 3rd. ed., 2011, by Ellen R. Girden. This book is available at the Bradford Campus Library Q180.55.E9 G57 2011. Also, don't forget to review the Avoiding Plagiarism video as plagiarism is a serious offense at the college level.