Science in Context features authoritative information for assignments and projects, and provides detailed coverage of popular subjects, including earth science, life science, space, technology, mathematics, and science history and biography.
Our databases contain a variety of information formats:
Format refers to how the information is packaged. Within each of those information formats, you'll find popular sources (like magazine articles or news articles) and scholarly (peer-reviewed) sources. Sources refer to the actual articles. Be sure to choose the best format and source type for your information need.
What Are Keywords?
Keywords are the main words or short phrases that capture the essential ideas of your research topic or question. They are what you type into search boxes in library databases or catalogs to find relevant sources.
How to Find Keywords:
Where to Look for Keywords:
Example Research Question:
How does temperature affect the rate of rust formation on iron nails?
Main Ideas:
temperature, rust formation, iron nails
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