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Databases
ISI Web of Science
Coverage: 1965 to present (Index)
Includes approximately 10,000 journals combining Science Citation, Social Sciences Citation and Arts and Humanities Citation Indexes. Allows keyword, author, title, author's address and cited reference searching. Includes ISI Proceedings. To access personalised features, such as 'My Citation Alerts', remember to sign in first. If slow to load, clear browser cache.
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Coverage: 1965 to present (Index)
Includes approximately 10,000 journals combining Science Citation, Social Sciences Citation and Arts and Humanities Citation Indexes. Allows keyword, author, title, author's address and cited reference searching. Includes ISI Proceedings. To access personalised features, such as 'My Citation Alerts', remember to sign in first. If slow to load, clear browser cache.
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JSTOR
Coverage: Coverage varies (Full text)
Access to archival issues of journals with coverage usually ending three to five years before present. Back issues of over 600 journals in the arts, humanities, science, and social sciences with links to current issues available in Project Muse.
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Coverage: Coverage varies (Full text)
Access to archival issues of journals with coverage usually ending three to five years before present. Back issues of over 600 journals in the arts, humanities, science, and social sciences with links to current issues available in Project Muse.
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Pubmed
Coverage: 1950 to present (Some full text)
A service of the National Library of Medicine. Includes over 19 million citations for biomedical articles from MEDLINE and additional life science journals. Includes links to many sites providing full-text articles and other related resources.
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Coverage: 1950 to present (Some full text)
A service of the National Library of Medicine. Includes over 19 million citations for biomedical articles from MEDLINE and additional life science journals. Includes links to many sites providing full-text articles and other related resources.
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ScienceDirect (Elsevier)
Coverage: 1995 to present (Full text)
Access the full-text of over 1000 journals primarily in the Sciences, but including Business, Education, Linguistics, Management, Sociology, etc. Users may register and create their own account allowing use of personalisation and alert services.
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Coverage: 1995 to present (Full text)
Access the full-text of over 1000 journals primarily in the Sciences, but including Business, Education, Linguistics, Management, Sociology, etc. Users may register and create their own account allowing use of personalisation and alert services.
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Wiley Online Library
Coverage: 1997 to present (Full text)
Access to Wiley journals in the fields of: Business, Finance & Management; Chemistry; Computer Science; Earth Science; Education; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Law; Life and Medical Sciences; Mathematics and Statistics; Physics; Psychology.
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Coverage: 1997 to present (Full text)
Access to Wiley journals in the fields of: Business, Finance & Management; Chemistry; Computer Science; Earth Science; Education; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Law; Life and Medical Sciences; Mathematics and Statistics; Physics; Psychology.
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Dictionaries
Collins Dictionary of Biology
A valuable resource for all who have an interest in the life sciences. Covers all the major fields within the science, including anatomy, biochemistry, ecology, evolutionary theory, genetics, molecular biology, physiology and taxonomy.
A valuable resource for all who have an interest in the life sciences. Covers all the major fields within the science, including anatomy, biochemistry, ecology, evolutionary theory, genetics, molecular biology, physiology and taxonomy.
Dictionary of Biology
This dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry, as well as key terms from medicine and palaeontology. It also includes biographies and feature articles on topics such as bioinformatics, genetically modified organisms, microarray technology, and RNA interference.
This dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry, as well as key terms from medicine and palaeontology. It also includes biographies and feature articles on topics such as bioinformatics, genetically modified organisms, microarray technology, and RNA interference.
Encyclopedic Dictionary of Genetics, Genomics and Proteomics
Coverage: Full text
Includes a vast range of terms and concepts dealing with biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, immunology, hereditary diseases, and molecular evolution, as well as the state of the art in genomics and proteomics.
Coverage: Full text
Includes a vast range of terms and concepts dealing with biochemistry, cell and developmental biology, immunology, hereditary diseases, and molecular evolution, as well as the state of the art in genomics and proteomics.
Penguin Dictionary of Biology
Fully revised and updated to include the latest developments in the field, this dictionary offers clear explanations of biological concepts and processes, and the broadest coverage of the subject, from ecology to immunology and cytology.
Fully revised and updated to include the latest developments in the field, this dictionary offers clear explanations of biological concepts and processes, and the broadest coverage of the subject, from ecology to immunology and cytology.
Encyclopedias
Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior
The Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior covers all aspects of animal behaviour. Alphabetically arranged major sections, such as Antipredatory behavior, Learning, Reproductive behavior, and Social organisation, are organised into subtopics, examples of which include Animal consciousness, Audience effect in whales, Orangutan culture, Tool use and manufacture by birds, and Veterinary ethics and behavior.
The Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior covers all aspects of animal behaviour. Alphabetically arranged major sections, such as Antipredatory behavior, Learning, Reproductive behavior, and Social organisation, are organised into subtopics, examples of which include Animal consciousness, Audience effect in whales, Orangutan culture, Tool use and manufacture by birds, and Veterinary ethics and behavior.
Encyclopedia of Evolution
Covers not only human evolution, but also a wide variety of other areas, including developmental biology, social behavior, consciousness, evolution of disease, systematics, population biology, complexity theory, and even art in prehistory. Some biographical articles are also included.
Covers not only human evolution, but also a wide variety of other areas, including developmental biology, social behavior, consciousness, evolution of disease, systematics, population biology, complexity theory, and even art in prehistory. Some biographical articles are also included.
Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS)
Coverage: Full text
Links natural and social sciences through water, energy, land, food, agriculture, environment, biodiversity, health, education, culture, engineering and technology, management, development, and environmental security.
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Coverage: Full text
Links natural and social sciences through water, energy, land, food, agriculture, environment, biodiversity, health, education, culture, engineering and technology, management, development, and environmental security.
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McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Science and Technology
Includes coverage of biomedical science, chemistry, cosmology, information science, environmental science, nanotechnology, and theoretical physics.
Includes coverage of biomedical science, chemistry, cosmology, information science, environmental science, nanotechnology, and theoretical physics.
Oxford Reference Online: Biological Sciences
Browse a collection of biological sciences reference works.
Browse a collection of biological sciences reference works.
Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia
Covers animal life; biosciences; chemistry; earth and atmospheric sciences; energy sources and power technology; mathematics and engineering sciences; medicine, anatomy, and physiology; physics; plant sciences; space and planetary sciences.
Covers animal life; biosciences; chemistry; earth and atmospheric sciences; energy sources and power technology; mathematics and engineering sciences; medicine, anatomy, and physiology; physics; plant sciences; space and planetary sciences.
Websites
Evolution for Teaching
An online resource for teachers and students in the fields of evolution and geological time.
An online resource for teachers and students in the fields of evolution and geological time.
Landcare Research / Manaaki Whenua
Landcare Research is New Zealand's foremost environmental research organisation specialising in sustainable management of land resources optimising primary production, enhancing biodiversity, increasing the resource efficiency of businesses, and conserving and restoring the natural assets of our communities. Provides links to scientific and technical publications.
Landcare Research is New Zealand's foremost environmental research organisation specialising in sustainable management of land resources optimising primary production, enhancing biodiversity, increasing the resource efficiency of businesses, and conserving and restoring the natural assets of our communities. Provides links to scientific and technical publications.
New Zealand Ecological Society
The New Zealand Ecological Society was formed in 1951 to promote the study of ecology and the application of ecological knowledge in all its aspects. Provides links to publications and resources for ecology in New Zealand.
The New Zealand Ecological Society was formed in 1951 to promote the study of ecology and the application of ecological knowledge in all its aspects. Provides links to publications and resources for ecology in New Zealand.
Science on the Farm
Website developed as part of the University of Waikato’s strategic partnership with Fieldays.
Website developed as part of the University of Waikato’s strategic partnership with Fieldays.
Waikato Regional Council
Regional council for the Waikato region. The website provides links to publications.
Regional council for the Waikato region. The website provides links to publications.
Wikipedia
To be used for background information, not to be referenced as a source. Has useful references at the end of articles.
To be used for background information, not to be referenced as a source. Has useful references at the end of articles.
