Chemistry 254: Bioinorganic Chemistry Research Guide

Professor Erich Uffelman

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 [http://www.cert-world.com TestKing ?]
- 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 is web-based, but not a subscription service through W&L.
You must use the Periodical Finder to locate articles in W&L Libraries.
Tips:
- Use quotes to join terms and target your search.
- To search by author, use the limits tab to make it easier.
- If you are unsure which terms to search, use MeSH thesaurus.

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.