Chemistry 250: Inorganic Chemistry Research Guide

Professor Erich Uffelman

Please remember to take the SURVEY

This is not a web-based resource, so you must find a computer that has it installed.
When you are finished, be sure to LOG OFF so that another person can use it!
Tips:
- SciFinder ? doesn't read quotation marks or AND, OR, NOT, etc.
- Start with a broad search, then use limits to narrow your search by topic, author, date, publication, etc.
- When searching by author, try not to use the author's first name.
  - If it is a common last name, use the first initial. Many publications leave out the first name, and are therefore not searchable with the first name.
- To locate an article in W&L Libraries, use the icon that looks like a page to search through ChemPort ?.
  - Once you are in ChemPort ?, click the link "Find in your library" to locate the article via WebBridge.

This resource allows you to search by topic, author, and do citation analysis.
Tips:
- Use quotes to join terms and target your search.
- Click the "Abstract and Refs" button to read the abstract and view citation analysis.
- Click the WebBridge button to locate the article in W&L Libraries.
- To search by author, use the "Author Search" tab.
  - Remember to use just the first initial, or just the last name.
You can create a personal account in Scopus where you can save searches, set up email alerts, and preferences.
- This is helpful for long-term projects such as theses.

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