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NSU
Broken Arrow Library: http://library.nsuok.edu/nsuba/index.html
NSU
John Vaughan Library Web Page: http://library.nsuok.edu/index.html
Suggested
Key-Word/ Subject Search Terms
One of
the first steps in creating a research plan is to select “key words” which best
describe the topic you plan to research.
If you
are unfamiliar with the terminology you may wish to refer to sources such as
textbooks, dictionaries, and other reference resources in the field of study.
Contact your instructor if you are unsure if a particular topic is appropriate.
It is usually wise to make sure if you are on target with your topic before you
begin to spend much time researching a project.
1.)
Key terms to use individually and in combination with each other:
Coral
Reef
fish*
(truncated version)
ecology
ecolog*
(truncated version)
Specific
species such as:
Yellowtail
snapper
Butterflyfish
Specific
topics:
Coral
bleaching
Water
temperature
2.)
Combine key words with Boolean operators (and, or, not) .
e.g.
3.)
Phrase terms can be searched by placing the phrase in quotation marks e.g: “over fishing”
Print format books are available by searching the
NSU online catalog.
NSU Libraries
Catalog: http://library2.nsuok.edu/
Useful Books at the NSU BA Library
Reef
fish identification : Galápagos / Paul Humann, Ned DeLoach.
Reef
fish identification : Baja to Panama / Paul Humann, Ned DeLoach.
Reef
coral identification : Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas : including marine plants / Paul Humann, Ned
Reef
creature identification : Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas / Paul Humann, Ned DeLoach.
Reef
fish identification : Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas / Paul Humann, Ned DeLoach.
Reef
fish behavior : Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas / Ned DeLoach ; with photographer
Paul Humann.
Searches may be limited to just the Broken Arrow
campus for convenience. Books available on the Tahlequah campus may be ordered
for delivery to the Broken Arrow campus. It usually takes two to three days for
materials to arrive via campus mail.
Electronic books:
Netlibrary provides access to over 25,000 academic
books to NSU students 24/7.
NetLibrary
http://library.nsuok.edu/Refdesk/vrdbks.html (click on netlibrary)
Sample books of interest in netLibrary are: (you
can copy and paste these titles)
Best Dives of the
Coral Reefs
Species
Coexistence : Ecological and Evolutionary Perspectives
Oceanography and Marine Biology
Articles from
journals may be accessed through our various online databases available through
this link:
Articles
page:
Suggested databases for Full-Text articles available through the link
above:
EbscoHost: (search multiple databases
simultaneously) (Try searching key words “
(*BE SURE TO CHECK THE BOX THAT SAYS: Also search within the full text of the articles)
Academic Search Premier : (excellent database)
Wilson
Omnifile (
Another excellent database for full text articles)
FirstSearch
HighWire: available through
HighWire
is a collection of electronic journals (some free) Primarily focused on
medicine. However, some biology journals are available through this database.
Bibliography
and References Citation Format Guides:
Publication Manual (APA) Call
# BF 76.7 .P83 2001 Reference
APA
Style Web Guide
by Linda Summers http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/~summerla/APA%20Style.htm
Belize.net
http://www.belize.net/search/npl.cgi
GreenReef
http://www.greenreefbelize.com/
Global
Coral Reef Alliance http://globalcoral.org/index.html
Scirus
(scientific research search engine) http://www.scirus.com/srsapp/advanced/
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For problems or questions regarding this web page contact Tom Messner.
Last updated: 10/09