The Library is here to support you while you complete your projects for INST courses. In addition to our resources, we can also help you with your research and citation. This page contains information to help you with your Literature Reviews. If you need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact your librarian.
A Literature Search helps you to understand the current applications and find supportive research for your Capstone projects. Always remember to cite all work that is not your own.
An important first step when searching for literature is to develop a search strategy. Your search strategy helps you to think about what you want to find and which search words would be most effective to find it. Having a search strategy can help you find the most relevant literature for your project.
Once you have identified the key concepts of your topic and brainstormed related terms, you can start your search. Your Literature Search can include a variety of different types of sources. Use the Library to find:
Watch the short video below to see how you can use the Library to find good quality sources for your Literature Search.
Try using one of the following science-specific databases to narrow your search.
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This link opens in a new windowContains articles covering hundreds of topics relating to all major fields of study within the sciences, including computing, engineering, transportation, technology, chemistry, and more.
This link opens in a new window This link opens in a new windowThe American Chemical Society publishes high quality scientific journals worldwide, with cutting-edge research from the most-cited, peer-reviewed publications in the chemical and engineering sciences.
This link opens in a new windowScienceDirect Physical Sciences Collection includes full-text articles from over 500 journals in the physical sciences and engineering disciplines.
Health, safety and environmental legislation as well as guidelines and codes of practice for: Canada (Federal), British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, North West Territories, and Nunavut.
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This link opens in a new windowProvides online access to the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics.
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This link opens in a new window This link opens in a new window This link opens in a new window This link opens in a new windowProvides the tools needed to guide researchers through each step of the research process. Includes content from books, cases, instructional videos, reference works, and journals.
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