Meet Your Librarian - BIO 4800: Sr. Seminar - Biology - Research Guides at Cedarville University

STEM Librarian Support

HERE TO HELP! As your science librarian, I am here to support you and help you navigate the process of technical writing and scientific research. Feel free to email me (nathanaeldavis@cedarville.edu) or schedule an appointment (see left hand column). I am excited to serve, so don't be shy! I look forward to working with you this semester. :)

Library Resources & Services

Biological Research Databases
Take some time to check out PubMed, Scopus, & Web of Science for excellent articles and research-based resources and tools.

ClinicalTrials.gov	Google Scholar	EPA - Environmental Topics Database
USDA - Scientific Discoveries	NIH - PubChem	USDA - Natural Resource Conservation Service
Encyclopedia of Life	NIH - PubMed	NIH - National Center for Biotechnology Information
Centers for Disease Control	PLOS Biology	NIH - National Institutes of Health

APA Style Guide
The Updated APA Style Guide will serve as your course style guide for engaging in effective communication of scientific Information. Please review your syllabus or consult with your instructor for specific requirements.

Scholarly Communication
The American Chemical Society provides an exemplary review of scientific communication and elements of the research process that are vital to consider when starting the writing process.

Developing Your Topic Idea - The Central Question?

The 5 W's Method

The PICO Method