Articles provide some of the most up-to-date and advanced information on a topic. They are excellent for determining what researchers are studying and what they have found on specific topics.
Tip: If you are needing basic and introductory information on a topic, use books or encyclopedias instead of articles.
If you have trouble accessing a specific article, ask the library for help or try the following:
The following databases contain information on topics including Biology. Hover over a database name to view a description.
1. Choose a database to search.
2. If available, go to the Advanced Search function in the database you are using. This allows for more relevant and precise searching.
3. If available, use a Subject search term instead of a keyword. This will give you results about your topic instead of results that merely mention your search term.
4. Read abstracts and subject terms associated with the article to determine whether it will be relevant to your research.
5. If you have any trouble accessing the full-text version of an article, contact the library for assistance.
Phone: (940) 898-3701. Email: reference@mail.twu.edu
Citation Styles
Below is a citation style commonly used in the Biology field. Ask your instructor what citation style you should use for your course.
RefWorks Citation Manager
A great tool for gathering your citations and getting them started.
**Always be sure to double-check that your citations are correct when using an automatic citation program such as RefWorks.**