Scientists of Faith
The library provides many resources to help you research scientists of faith for your science project.
In addition to the database resources, there are books on reserve in the Beigel Room related to your project.
If you need help, feel free to ask any of the librarians for assistance.
In addition to the database resources, there are books on reserve in the Beigel Room related to your project.
If you need help, feel free to ask any of the librarians for assistance.
Databases:
When searching in the databases, selecting your keywords is important in helping you find information on your topic.
Some keywords will not return the results that you need, so be patient and think about other terms that you can use instead.
***When using the database search function, remember to use “Keyword” for the search terms
instead of Document Title or the other terms they provide***
Some keywords will not return the results that you need, so be patient and think about other terms that you can use instead.
***When using the database search function, remember to use “Keyword” for the search terms
instead of Document Title or the other terms they provide***
Using Gale Virtual Reference Library:
***Use Basic Keyword Search***
Keywords: William Thomson
An example you may find in Gale Virtual Reference Library:
Smith, Crosbie. "Thomson, William (Lord Kelvin) (1824–1907)." Macmillan Encyclopedia of Energy, edited by John Zumerchik, vol. 3, Macmillan Reference USA, 2001, pp. 1136-1139. Gale Virtual Reference Library, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/CX3407300269/GVRL?u=sicpl_main&sid=GVRL&xid=d1c8183b.
Accessed 13 Mar. 2019.
Accessed 13 Mar. 2019.
Using Gale Student Resources in Context:
***When using the database search function, remember to use “Keyword” for the search terms instead of Document title or the other terms they provide***
***Click on the Advanced Search tab to add your keywords***
***Click on the Advanced Search tab to add your keywords***
Keywords: Charles Townes and Religion
An example of an article you may find in Gale Student Resources in Context:
"Charles Townes, Nobel Prize Winner - Obituary; Physicist Who Developed a Forerunner of the Laser and Won the Templeton Prize
for Religion." Telegraph Online, 28 Jan. 2015. Student Resources In Context, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A399231440/SUIC?u=sicpl_main&sid=SUIC&xid=de18c0fb.
Accessed 13 Mar. 2019.
for Religion." Telegraph Online, 28 Jan. 2015. Student Resources In Context, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A399231440/SUIC?u=sicpl_main&sid=SUIC&xid=de18c0fb.
Accessed 13 Mar. 2019.
***Try other keywords that relate to religion and see what other sources may come up in your search results:***
For example:
Keywords: Charles Townes and Faith
Another example you may find in Gale Student Resources in Context:
"Never Underestimate a Park-Bench Revelation; Bringing a Spiritual Perspective to Daily Life." Christian Science Monitor, 4 May 2005, p. 18. Student Resources In Context, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A132099501/SUICu=sicpl_main&sid=SUIC&xid=f9fd77cf.
Accessed 13 Mar. 2019.
Accessed 13 Mar. 2019.
***Remember that the provided MLA citations in Gale are not always correct.***
***In NoodleTools, you can edit capitalization errors in the article title.***
Using Explora:
***Click on the Advanced Search tab to add your keywords. ***
Keywords: Robert Boyle and Religion
An example of an article you may find in Explora:
Marko, Jonathan S. "Above Reason Propositions and Contradiction in the Religious Thought of Robert Boyle." Forum Philosophicum: International Journal for Philosophy, vol. 19, no. 2, Sept. 2014, p. 227. Advanced Placement Source, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aqh&AN=103358931. Accessed 13 Mar. 2019.
***Remember that the provided MLA citations in Explora are not always correct.***
***You will have to add the accessed date after the URL in NoodleTools. Look for capitalization errors, too.***
***You will have to add the accessed date after the URL in NoodleTools. Look for capitalization errors, too.***
Using ProQuest (newspaper articles):
***Click on the Advanced Tab to add your keyword(s). Put names or phrases in quotations to narrow down your search.***
Keywords: “George Washington Carver” and "Faith"
An example you may find in ProQuest:
"Don Noble: George Washington Carver Biography Dives Deep into Pioneer's Career." The Tuscaloosa News, 17 Jul. 2011. ProQuest, https://search.proquest.com/docview/878164271?accountid=164281. Accessed 13 Mar. 2019.
***Remember to look for formatting errors in the citation. You will need to manually correct the citation once you have it in NoodleTools.***
***Look for capitalization errors in the author’s name and article title. The publication date should be formatted by day month year. Add the accessed date after the URL. **