When using research material from the Internet, it's up to you to determine if you're using a credible source. Use this library handout to evaluate web sources by asking who, what, when, where, and why.
Use Google Scholar for a preliminary search. Don't forget to check the library and library databases for titles you may find through Google Scholar! Many scholarly works still remain unavailable on the web.
As a currently enrolled Columbus State student, you can customize your computer at home to locate and access full-text, scholarly articles available to you. Here are the directions:
Off-campus, you'll be asked for your name and cougar ID to access the full-text. On campus, a Google Scholar search shall link you directly to the full-text articles, if available.
Duke University's Scientific Writing Web Resource defines scientific writing and science writing as follows:
Scientific writing is technical writing by a scientist, with an audience of peers -- other scientists. For example, journals like Nature and Science publish... scientific writing.
Science writing is writing about science for the popular media. The audience is much more general -- anyone with an interest in science. Science writing is published in Scientific American or Discover Magazine, or even National Geographic.
Many publications that offer the world's best science writing are now available online. Check out the following links for examples of articles from around the web:
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