Recommended Resources
- Anatomy of a Scholarly ArticleA visual tutorial describing the important sections of scholarly journal articles, created by the NCSU Libraries.
- How to Read a Scientific PaperIf you've never read a scientific paper before, take a look at this tutorial by Purdue University. It has tips on reading research papers more effectively and efficiently.
- SciFinder "How To" GuidesHandouts that explain how to use the various features of SciFinder to conduct efficient searches.
- SciFinder TutorialsWeb based tutorials that walk you through using SciFinder. Make sure to check the format of each tutorial: An e-Learning tutorial is a module that you interact with and move through at your own pace. A WebEX is a video of an old training session that plays through like a movie.
Quick Links
Many library resources are available 24/7 from your home computer, but you need to use the VPN to access them. Find out about connecting to the library from off campus.
Need to request a journal article that we don't have access to? Make a request in ILLiad, and receive a PDF copy that you can access through our interlibrary loan system.
Manage your library account online. Check the status of your holds and requests, or renew your books.
See all the databases that the library owns. You can browse them by subject area or alphabetically.
Important Information About SciFinder Scholar
When doing research in Chemistry, you'll often find yourself needing to use SciFinder Scholar.
To use SciFinder, you first need to create an account here. You'll need your UCCS username and password to start the process.
Only two UCCS users can be on SciFinder at the same time, so it's very important that you don't wait until the last minute to research your project. Otherwise you'll run the risk of not being able to access SciFinder. This means that it's also important to log off when you are done, so that your classmates won't be denied access.
Please note that, as with any other UCCS database, if you want to use SciFinder from an off-campus computer you will need to be logged into the Library VPN (Transporter). If you have never used the VPN before, instructions on installation and use are available here.
Writing Papers in Chemistry
Research papers in Chemistry are written according to the rules of The ACS Style Guide. If you have never written a paper in this style before, the library has copies of the guide. Their call numbers are listed here:
Publish Your Work!
You're already researching and writing a paper this semester. Why not publish your work?
Consider submmitting a paper to URJ-UCCS: Undergraduate Research Journal at UCCS. It publishes high quality research and creative works produced by undergraduate students across the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs' campus. See what the journal is all about.
Submit your paper online today!
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