5.35 Introduction to Experimental Chemistry  

Finding information

5.35 guide

• Finding information sources
• Evaluate information
• Cite your sources
• ACS Style Guide

See also:

• Chemistry guide
• Properties of Materials and Chemicals guide

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Web of Knowledge/Web of Science (1900 -present)

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Scopus (1990s-present)

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Handbooks and encyclopedias are a great way to learn about a new topic.  Don't forget to check the references at the end of the chapter/section for more detailed information.

You can always find individual books in Barton - both electronic and print!

Selected chemistry handbooks & encyclopedias

• Encyclopedia of Analytical Chemistry (print)
• Encyclopedia of Biological Chemistry (print)
• Encyclopedia of Inorganic Chemistry
• Encyclopedia of Magnetic Resonance 
• Encyclopedia of Chemical Physics and Physical Chemistry 
• Encyclopedia of Supramolecular Chemistry (print)
• Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (CRC) - Classic
   
• Inorganic Syntheses
• Organic Syntheses  

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