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Physics Databases

arXiv.org
arXiv is a preprint service and an open-access archive for scholarly articles in the fields of physics, mathematics, etc. Materials are not peer-reviewed by arXiv.
(How to Cite Preprints)

Advanced Technologies & Aerospace Collection This link opens in a new window
Materials Science & Engineering This link opens in a new window Offers coverage of metallurgy, ceramics, polymers and composites used in engineering applications. This database includes the renowned METADEX, Copper and Polymer Library databases.
PROLA - Physical Review Online Archive This link opens in a new window The American Physical Society's online archive for Physical Review Letters, Reviews of Modern Physics, and Physical Review A–E. PROLA provides immediate access to the APS journal collection dating back to the first volume of each journal. Access to all journal content, except for the current year and the preceding three years.
ScienceDirect Freedom Collection This link opens in a new window
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SciTech Premium Collection This link opens in a new window Covers Natural Sciences and Technology.

Science Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

Concepts

Search Strategies Tutorial
Natural Language | Keywords | Subjects
The Peer Review Process
Video by the American Chemical Society
Types of Journal Articles
How to (seriously) read a scientific paper
By Elisabeth Pain. Chock full of good tips. reading abstract, the importance of figures, what to do when you feel overwhelmed.
How to summarize / write a synopsis
Annotated Bibliographies (in brief)
Annotated Bibliographies (more detail)
How to Outline Your Scientific Research Paper
How to Paraphrase | Step-by-Step Guide

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