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PATHFINDER - Scientists
Below you will find web sites, databases and MC library print materials to help you in your research on this topic.

Suggested Print Resouces:

Notable Scientists from 1900 to the Present (5 vols.)
The Great Scientists (12 vols.)
World Book Encyclopedia
American National Biography

Check the MC library card catalog for Biographies on your scientist.

Suggested Databases:

World History Online
This would be a good place to find information on how your scientist’s work ties into the work of other famous scientists. (Look for the hyperlinks within an article or look at the biographies of the other scientists that appear in your search results.)

Electric Library
Besides doing a basic search, you can follow this path within ELibrary to access information on selected scientists:
Choose: Topics->Science/Featured Scientists
(also look for suggested websites within the results)

Biography Resource Center
Great information here but this is a free trial and only available until 11-30-05.

Suggested Web Sites:

Nobel Prize.Org
Information on nobel prize winning scientists. Find acceptance speeches, biographies, interviews, articles, etc.

Public Library Catalogs:

Chicago Public Library (CPL)
Search the library’s online catalog.
CPL also allows you to access some great databases such as World Book, American National Biography, and Biography Resource Center with a library card number. See the Find It section on the library's home page


South Suburban Library Network
Search the online catalogs of the libraries in the South Suburban Network.

Reminder: If your library does not have the book you need, they can get it for you from another library; just ask the Reference Librarian

Citation Tools:

EasyBib
Automatically formats your bibliographic information into MLA style. Choose the type of source you wish to format. Note: YOU are still responsible for the quality and accuracy of end product.

MLA Citation Examples
Provides clear examples and instructions on how to cite using the MLA style.

 


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