Biology Research and Writing Guide

Information on conducting a literature review, using library resources, and writing a biology lab report.
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The Information Cycle

The following video explains the information cycle or the progression of media coverage of an event.

Portland State University Library. (2012, August 15). The Information Cycle. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV7cFXAu8ak&feature=youtu.be

If the above video doesn't work, copy and paste the following into your browser: https://youtu.be/yV7cFXAu8ak

What's a Library Database?

RMIT University. (2012, August 13). What's a Library Database? Retrieved from https://youtu.be/KKIbnNLCh8g     

If that link doesn't work, use: https://youtu.be/KKIbnNLCh8g

Boolean Search Basics 

The following video explains boolean searching, or how to use the common operators "AND," "OR" and "NOT" to limit your searches within library databases.

Cushion, K. (2011, July 7). Boolean Searching Basics. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/jMV7X3W_beg

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How to Read a Scholarly Article

The following video explains how to read a scholarly article.

Western University Libraries. (2012, April 26). How to Read a Scholarly Article. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/3SmOq6gENPM      

If the video is unavailable, visit: https://youtu.be/3SmOq6gENPM