Library Guides: A Guide to Chemistry Research: Start here

Welcome to the Chemistry Research Guide

Getting started with library research		Help with common problems
Plan your search:	Find background info on your topic Test your topic -- is it too broad or narrow? Define your research question	► Get the full-text of a specific article ► Find a book on the shelf ► Request sources not at DU Libraries ► Confirm an article is peer-reviewed ► Create a link to share a library resource with other DU users
Search strategically:	How to search a library database Choose the best databases for your topic Consider different perspectives on your topic
Evaluate your sources:	Does the source enhance your argument? Is the source trustworthy?	Interactive Periodic Tables
		The Elements with descriptions, uses, & occurrences from elements.wlonk.com CRCPress Interactive Table Knovel Interactive Table (requires DU log-in)
Use your sources ethically and legally:	Why and when to cite Quick tools for formatting citations