Getting Started in the LibraryThis library guide points you in the direction of some basic library resources for completing library assignments and writing research papers in this course. Many of these resources are available from the library's homepage at http://www.lib.ipfw.edu/, so you may want to bookmark both the homepage and this guide.
Here are some resources to get you started:
Gaining an OverviewTo develop and refine your search, it often helps to consult a specialized dictionary, encyclopedia, handbook, textbook, guide, or bibliography. These tools are designed to offer an overview of your topic or research problem written by an expert. They may provide an historical perspective, a chronology of events, definitions of terms or concepts, or bibliographic references leading to the literature in a particular field of study. Many useful reference works are now available online. These handy e-reference collections are accessible via Find Resources By... Subject, Title, or Type on the library's homepage.
Selected Reference Works for this CourseGale Encyclopedia of Science (Science Reference Q121 .G35 1996) The article on isomers would be an excellent starting point for the beginner.
Handbook of Organic Chemistry (Science Reference QD251.2 .D43 1987) This single-volume work has a nice article on stereochemistry that includes many structures drawn in an easily understandable manner.
Introduction to Stereochemistry (Science Reference QD481 .M54) Chapter 2 may provide some useful information on the importance of stereochemistry in macromolecules.
McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology (Science Reference Q121 .M3 2002) This encyclopedia includes articles on both isomerization and stereochemistry.
MacMillan Encyclopedia of Chemistry (Science Reference QD4 .M33 1997) This resource contains a short article on isomers and a more detailed article on stereochemistry.
Merck Index (Science Reference RS51 .M4 13th ed. 2001) Isomerism is an important factor in many pharmaceuticals and biologicals. The Merck Index is a good place to begin to find information about these types of compounds because it uses common names as entry terms.
Oxford Reference Online Premium (Oxford University Press) [Database available to authorized IPFW users (on or off campus)] Type isomerism (or another term) in the Quick Search box to locate an entry with illustrations of different isomers in the Dictionary of Chemistry. Use the Widen Search feature at the end of the results list to locate related concepts.
Stereochemistry (Science Reference QD481 .N313 1973) Chapters 3 and 7 may provide helpful information, particularly on biological macromolecules. This is an older source, so verify your information with a new source.
Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds (Science Reference QD481 .E52115 1994) Chapter 6 is very informative and written in terms that are easy to understand.
Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia (Science Reference Q121 .V3 2002) The article "Isomerism" details types of isomers and is a bit more advanced than the Gale Encyclopedia of Science, but still easy to understand.
Searching IUCAT for Books and PeriodicalsSearch IUCAT Catalog (Indiana University's online library catalog), to find books and periodicals (scholarly journals, popular magazines, newspapers, and other serials), or library materials such as music CDs, electronic resources, and videos. Materials at the Fort Wayne Helmke Library are designated by the library location FORTWAYNE.
IUCAT searches from on-campus computers will show only materials held by the IPFW Fort Wayne Helmke Library. To search all IU libraries, choose ALL from the Select Library pull-down menu on the search screen.
Sometimes IUCAT will lead you to articles in periodicals, but the most efficient way to locate articles is to use a periodical database or index to search many periodicals simultaneously.
Learning about IUCATSave time in the long run by investing a half-hour with our interactive Searching IUCAT Tutorial. It is an easy way to grasp fundamental search techniques and try your hand at practice searches designed to reinforce your knowledge. Also check our other IUCAT Guides for help in using IUCAT to your best advantage.
Finding Books for this CourseTo find books dealing with isomerism or related subjects, browse the Stacks (on the fourth floor) for items with call numbers beginning QD481. Another good source of general information is a chemistry textbook. Browse QD31 to find examples of these.
Or do a Keyword Subject search in IUCAT using the following Library of Congress (LC) subject headings. Stereochemistry
Isomerism
Optical isomers
Enantiomers
Stereoisomers
Chirality
Searching for Periodical ArticlesThe most efficient way of finding a high-quality periodical article , is to search a periodical database or index that provides descriptive abstracts, subject indexing, and often, the full-text content of articles. Check out the interactive Finding Articles Tutorial to learn the basics of choosing and searching the Academic Search Premier database. Below is a selection of databases useful for your course. For a complete list, see the library's Find Resources By... page. Select a resource by Subject, Title, or Type (choose Abstracts & Indexes).
Journals and Databases for this CourseUse the following search strategy in the databases that follow to obtain articles on isomerism. In the example, substitute terms (stereochemistry or enantiomers or molecular conformation or chirality or diastereomers) and (drug name or other compound name or condition or disease or other concept that you have learned about from reference sources)
Academic Search Premier (EBSCOhost)
Content: | Provides abstracts and indexing of articles in nearly 8,000 popular magazines, scholarly journals, and major newspapers, updated daily, in a wide range of fields including business, education, science and technology, health sciences, humanities, and social sciences, with nearly 4,000 titles available full text. Limit to scholarly, peer-reviewed articles or full-text articles only, if desired. Indexing coverage varies, with full-text content for some titles beginning 1975 or earlier, and most titles indexed from the 1990s. A complete list of titles covered is available. |
Access: | Database available to authorized IPFW users (on or off campus). Database available to authorized IPFW users (on or off campus). Other Indiana residents with an Internet service provider not based in Indiana (AOL, MSN, EarthLink, etc.) must first register for an INSPIRE password account. |
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The following general science periodicals are recommended for this class because they provide more generalized information that is easier to understand. To access them, after entering the Academic Search Premier database choose the Publications tab, which provides an alphabetical list of periodicals indexed in the database. You can select the journal and search within that journal alone. American Scientist
Chemical Week
Science News
Scientific American
New Scientist
Discover
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition (EBSCOhost)
Content: | Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition provides access to more than 580 full-text medical and allied health journals, with a focus on nursing and allied health materials. Includes abstracts and indexing for more than 800 titles. Approximately 75% of articles are published in scholarly, peer-reviewed journals. Also included are USP Pharmacopoeia DI: Volume II Advice for the Lay Patient and Stedman's Medical Dictionary. Years of coverage vary by title but may extend to 1975. |
Access: | Database available to authorized IPFW users (on or off campus). Database available to authorized IPFW users (on or off campus). Other Indiana residents with an Internet service provider not based in Indiana (AOL, MSN, EarthLink, etc.) must first register for an INSPIRE password account. |
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Is Your Article Scholarly or Popular?University instructors often ask students to use articles from scholarly journals rather than from popular magazines for their research assignments. The following Is Your Journal Scholarly? (PDF) summarizes major differences between scholarly journals and popular magazines. Which type of source have you located?
What about Full Text?Full text means that the text of the article is available in PDF or HTML digital format. Graphics and tables are not automatically included unless the database producer has rights to publish them. Many of the library's licensed databases offer the full-text content of periodical articles. IPFW students, faculty, and staff now have access to more than 20,000 full-text journals. Find them in E-Journal Finder.
When an article you need is not available full text in the database you are using, choose  to see all of your delivery options. You may be able to access the full-text content in another database, request the article from another library through Document Delivery Services, or make a photocopy of the article if the printed periodical is owned by Helmke Library.
When a Resource is Not Available in the LibraryRequest Delivery is an IUCAT feature that allows IPFW faculty, students, and staff to request materials held by other Indiana University Libraries and to have them delivered to Helmke Library (see the IUCAT Request Delivery Fact Sheet).
You may also request any item that is not available at Helmke Library through Document Delivery Services (DDS). DDS borrows books and provides photocopies of periodical articles from other library collections. The service is free for IPFW faculty, staff, and students.
Style Guides and Useful Tools for WritingA variety of style guides are on reserve at the Service Desk on the first floor. These tools help you organize and write your paper, and format in-text references and bibliography lists. For more information, also see our Style Guides and Writing Guides subject pathfinders.
Style Guides for this CourseACS Style Guide : a Manual for Authors and Editors (Science Reference QD8.5 .A25 1997)
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (Service Desk LB 2369 .G53 2003)
MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing (Service Desk PN147 .G444 1998)
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (Service Desk BF76.7 .P83 2001)
And Finally, Ask a LibrarianLibrarians and skilled information assistants are always available to assist you. Visit the Service Desk to meet an information assistant who will help you get started. You are welcome to make an appointment with Your Subject Librarian if you need more in-depth assistance.
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