Library Resources

Linda Galloway

Syracuse University Library Fall 2011

http://library.syr.edu

Determine what you need:

• Book – • Article

– General – Peer-reviewed, scientific

• Background information

Think before you search

Finding Books

Electronic Book

In print: HV8073 .H77 2010

In print: QA276 .A264 2010

http://library.syr.edu

bloodstain

Keyword (default) search

Narrow (make more specific) by choosing facets on the left side of the screen.

eBooks in Forensics

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Finding Articles

http://researchguides.library.syr.edu/forensic

Databases!Do you have your own

database?

•Cell phone address book•Online article collection

Recognize the difference between a magazine and a

journal…..

Peer review: suitability for publication credibility quality control

Primary Sources& Peer Review

Primary Source - Original document containing firsthand information– Diaries, interviews– Original research including journal articles

and preprints

A peer reviewed primary source is a work that is evaluated by experts in the field of study prior to publication. Serves as a measure of quality.

Use these links OR this tab to accessarticle collections…

ScienceDirect

When searching databases…

Remember: RATS

• Synonyms• Subjects• Suggested topics• Types of materials

– Scholarly Journals, Magazines, etc.

Read All The Screens!

SpringerLink

One good article can lead you to….

Web Resources

Final tips…

http://researchguides.library.syr.edu/forensic

Questions???