TESC 120 Introductory Biology I

Finding Resources and Articles

Web of Science UW Restricted
- One of the best databases to search for primary scientific research.
- View a Web of Science handout containing search tips.

Environmental Sciences and Pollution Management UW Restricted
- Interdisciplinary database that provides coverage of a broad range of environmental science resources.

Newsbank Washington Newspapers UW Restricted
- This is an excellent starting point for recent, local news articles. Try some of the following tips when searching for information about Pack Forest:
  - Try using a variety of phrases that are commonly used. Some examples include: "pack forest", "center for sustainable forestry", "experimental forest". You may find other terms in articles that would be helpful to try as well.
  - If you try a term or combination of terms and have too many results, try limiting your search to the Lead/First Paragraph rather than All Text (look in the drop down boxes).
  - If you're looking for longer articles, you can also limit your results by Word Count (look in the drop down boxes).
Center for Sustainable Forestry at Pack Forest
- Includes links to research and publications including fact sheets, papers and GIS maps.

Finding Books

UW Libraries Catalog - Books, journals, videos, and other materials
- There are a number of reports and theses dealing with projects at Pack Forest in the UW Libraries collection.
- Experiment with keyword searching for the phrase (use quotes) "Charles Lathrop Pack Experimental and Demonstration Forest". If you look at individual book records, check out the LC (Library of Congress) subject headings for additional ways to search for your topic.
- Use subject terms that you find to help look for articles such as fertilizers, sewage, sludge and other combinations.

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Worldcat [UW Beta-test Catalog] - Discover books, articles, videos and materials from libraries around the world. Easy to request items not located in the UW Libraries!

Finding Information on Antibiotics

Johns Hopkins Antibiotics (ABX) Guide
- Provides current information about using antibiotics for the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Drug information includes the dosage, adverse reactions, interactions with other drugs, forms available, cost, pharmacology, and data from clinical trials and studies.
- This site does require free registration.
Micromedex UW Restricted
- Search for your antibiotic. Under Summary Documents, click on the results for Drug Summary Information.
Drug Facts and Comparisons 4.0 UW Restricted
- The online companion to a print book that allows you to search for individual antibiotics. Depending on the antibiotic, an entry may provide information about indications for use, actions (including pharmacokinetics - absorption, distribution, and excretion, pharmacology and microbiology), contraindications/warnings, and administration/dosage.
The Merck Index (Twelfth Edition)
- Located in Tacoma Reference - QV 772 .M555 1996
- Includes information on drug patents in different countries.

Helpful Research Resources

UW Tacoma Library