cpc bio1408 find an article

Biology 1406/1408Writing Across the Curriculum

Finding an Article

This tutorial will show you how

to find an original research

article using ScienceDirect.

Sign into CougarWeb

Select the Library Tab

Click on Find Articles in the middle column

Select the “Science & Technology”

link

Select the “ScienceDirect” link

Search Example 1: Epigenetics and Cancer studies. In ScienceDirect, enter your search

terms in the search box and click the search icon

Before looking at your results, use the limiters in the left column

to narrow your results: Select “Journal” and year. Then select the

“Limit to” button.

Letters

Avoid articles that say “letters” or “Review

Article”

Review

Look for articles that say “Original Research

Article”

Preview

Click on “Show preview” to see the article

abstract

Abstract

If the article looks suitable, click on the

PDF link

Before printing your article, read the methods,

discussion/results section to make sure it is

original research

Search Example 2: Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome (MDS). In ScienceDirect, enter your search

terms in the search box and click the search icon

Before looking at your results, use the limiters in the left column

to narrow your results: Select “Journal” and year. Then select the

“Limit to” button.

Avoid articles that say “letters” or “Review

Article”

Review

Look for articles that say “Original Research

Article”

Preview

Click on “Show preview” to see the article

abstract

Abstract

Free PDF

If the article looks suitable, click on the

PDF link

Before printing your article, read the

methods, discussion/results section to make

sure it is original research

• Additional help:

http://collin.libguides.com/CPCBIOWhitney

Library Contact informationLisa Huang:lhuang@collin.edu972.548.6734

Stephen Lingrellslingrell@collin.edu972.548.6869

Or come by the reference desk to schedule an appointment with a librarian for additional assistance.