For this assignment you will research a topic, find materials in the library and on the web, and write a short summary paper on your topic.  References must be included in proper format in a bibliography at the end of the paper.

This assignment will be due to your advisor Monday, July 11, 2005.

You will need Internet access to complete the assignment.  Computer workstations are available in the Langsam, Chemistry-Biology, Geology-Mathematics-Physics and Engineering Libraries as well as in computer labs in your respective areas.  John Tebo can assist in Chemistry-Biology.  Angela Gooden can assist in the Geology-Mathematics-Physics Library.  Jim Clasper is the Reference Librarian in the Engineering Library.

Remember to authenticate if you are off-campus and are trying to access subscription resources from a non-UC Internet service provider.

1. Select a  thesis or project topic you are researching this summer.  Begin your paper with a description of the topic and the keywords you used to find information.  See 7. below.
2. Using the Library Catalog find at least one book on your topic.
3. Using the OhioLINK catalog, find a book chapter or conference paper on your topic by examining the table-of-contents information.  Limit your search results to the University of Cincinnati so that you can view the book here, or request it from OhioLINK if there is time.
4. Search Applied Science and Technology Abstracts for information on your topic.   Find at least one journal article. Use "Find a Copy" or check "Full Text Journals".
5. Search a specialized database appropriate for your subject area.

Biology/Medical	BIOSIS Previews or PubMed
Chemistry	SciFinder Scholar (Chemical Abstracts) (available on designated workstations in C-B and Engineering Libraries)
Engineering	COMPENDEX or INSPEC (includes Computer and Control Abstracts)
Geology	GeoRef
Physics	INSPEC via OhioLINK Research Databases (includes Physics Abstracts)

6. Search Web of Science (Science Citation Index) (SCI).  Find one article which cites an article that you have already found, or that your advisor has given you.  If this is not possible, find an article by the author of an article you have already found.
7. Write a one-page summary about the information you have found, but in your own words.   Do not simply cut and paste abstracts or website text.  (This would constitute plagiarism without proper quoting and referencing.)  This summary should follow the introductory paragraph you wrote for 1.  Include observations evaluating the results of your searches.
8. Conclude the paper with a bibliography of the six or more references, in a standard citation format (see Instruction Online on the Engineering Library homepage).

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