Subject Guides- General Biology
On this page:
--Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, and Handbooks
--Classification, Nomenclature, and Systematics
--Style Manuals
--Writing, Presenting, and Communicating Science
--Field Guides
--Citation Analysis and Measuring Scholarship
(ISI Impact Factor, Web of Science, H-Index)
--Images
--Grants
--Current Awareness
--History of Biology
--Guides to the Literature
--Life Sciences Librarian | How to get assistance
Encyclopedias, Dictionaries & Handbooks
Reading about your
topic in a specialized encyclopedia, dictionary, or handbook may be
one of the most effective and time saving research tips. These resources
can help you define unfamiliar terms, understand the parameters of current
debate in a particular area and provide you with a preliminary bibliography
on the subject. Here are a few sources to get you started. For more,
search the library catalog by keyword. More specialized encyclopedias,
dictionaries, and handbooks are listed in the other biology subject
guides.
Encyclopedia of Life Sciences
Hodges Reference / Reference: QH302.5 .E54 2005
McGraw-Hill encyclopedia of science & technology
Hodges Reference / Reference: Q121 .M3 2007
Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia
Hodges Reference / Reference: Q121.V3 2002
Biolexicon : a guide to the language of biology
Hodges Library / Stacks: QH302.5 .B59 1990
Dictionary of the History of Science
Hodges Library / Stacks: Q125 .B98
Dictionary of theoretical concepts in biology
Hodges Library / Stacks: QH302.5 .R63
Elsevier’s dictionary of biology
Hodges Reference / Reference: QH302.5 .E47 1998
Henderson’s dictionary of biology
Hodges Library / Stacks: QH302.5 .H45 2005
CRC handbook of chemistry and physics
Hodges Reference / Reference Desk: QD65 .H3
-also
online via UT Libraries
Encyclopedia of bioethics
Hodges Reference / Reference: QH332 .E52 2004
Elsevier’s dictionary of the genera of life
QH83 .T77 1999
Taxonomy & Classification
Index to Organism Names
Nomenclature and hierarchy for plant and animal names
The Tree of Life
The Tree of Life Web Project (ToL) is a collaborative effort of biologists
from around the world. On more than 9000 World Wide Web pages, the project
provides information about the diversity of organisms on Earth, their
evolutionary history (phylogeny), and characteristics.
A source-book of biological names and terms
Hodges Reference / Reference: QH83 .J3 l959
Describing species : practical taxonomic procedure for biologists
Hodges Library / Stacks: QH83 .W55 1999
Five kingdoms : an illustrated guide to the phyla of life on earth
Hodges Reference / Reference: QH83 .M36 1998
Latin names explained : a guide to the scientific classification of
reptiles, birds & mammals
Hodges Reference / Reference: QL9 .G67 1996
Classification, evolution, and the nature of biology
Hodges Library / Stacks: QH83 .P35 1992
Synopsis and classification of living organisms
Hodges Reference / Reference: QH83 .S89
Describing species : practical taxonomic procedure for biologists
Hodges Library / Stacks: QH83 .W55 1999
Style Manuals
The ACS style guide : effective communication of scientific information
Hodges Reference / Reference: QD8.5 .A25 2006
ASM Style Manual for Journals and Books
The Chicago guide to communicating science
Hodges Library / Stacks: T10.5 .M65 2003
Scientific style and format : the CSE manual for authors, editors,
and publishers
Ag-Vet. Med Library / Stacks: T11 .S386 2006
-Ohio State
University Library CSE quick guide
-UMass
Dartmouth CSE quick guide
Quantities, symbols, units, and abbreviations in the life sciences
[electronic resource] : a guide for authors and editors
-also
online via UT Libraries
Find more in the library catalog:
-biology--authorship
Writing, Presenting, and Scientific Communication
Dazzle ’em with style : the art of oral scientific presentation
Hodges Library / Stacks: Q223 .A63 2006
Communicating science : a practical guide
Hodges Library / Stacks: T11 .L285 2006
Speaking about science : a manual for creating clear presentations
Hodges Library / Stacks: Q223 .M67 2006
Writing and presenting scientific papers
Hodges Library / Stacks: T11 .M3344 2004
Doing science : design, analysis, and communication of scientific research
Hodges Library / Stacks: Q180.A1 V35 2001
Planning, proposing, and presenting science effectively : a guide for
graduate students and researchers in the behavioral sciences and biology
Hodges Library / Stacks: QH315 .H25 2006
A short guide to writing about biology
Hodges Library / Stacks: QH304 .P43 2004
Find more in the library catalog:
-Communication
in Science
Field Guides
A guide to field guides : identifying the natural history of North
America
Hodges Reference / Reference: QH102 .S36 1999
International
Field Guides
This site merges the book A Guide to Field Guides: Identifying the Natural
History of North America by Diane Schmidt, Biology Librarian at the
University of Illinois, and its companion Web site International Field
Guides
Find more in the catalog:
search keywords- field guide AND your organism (for example: field guide
AND trees)
Citation Analysis and Measuring Scholarship
Measuring Productivity and Impact Using Citation-Based Metrics: Suggestions
and Caveats
A guide written by UT Librarians
Citation analysis in research evaluation
Hodges Library / Stacks: PN171.F56 M64 2005
-also
online via UT Libraries
Nautilus (Nature blog) posts about citation analytics
Science Citation Index/Web of Science
Cited Reference Searching Tutorial
Thomson Scientific Journal Selection Process (producers of Science Citation Index/Web of Science)
Journal Citation Reports
Journal Citation Reports Tutorial
Thomson Scientific Impact Factor & Using the Impact Factor
The Agony and the Ecstasy—The History and Meaning of the Journal Impact Factor
Citation Analysis as a Tool in Journal Evaluation
Hirsch Index (H-Index)
An index to quantify an individual’s scientific research output (H-Index)
Index aims for fair ranking of scientists from Nature
Images and Illustrations
Scientific illustration : a guide to biological, zoological, and medical
rendering techniques, design, printing, and display
Hodges Library / Stacks: QH318 .W66 1994
The Guild handbook of scientific illustration
Hodges Library / Stacks: Q222 .G85 2003
CSA
Illustrata: Natural Sciences
This database uses “deep indexing” to categorize data, variables and
other content represented in tables, maps, photographs and other figures
in the journals in the Natural Sciences.
BIODIDAC
Over 6000 images for use in lectures
University of Albany Library Images Guide
BioMedCentral's Biology Image Library($)
Academic Info's Directory of Online Biology Images, Photos, Microscopy & Illustrations
Grants
GrantSelect
A database of more than 4,000 sponsoring agencies
Community of Science
Provides more than 22,000 records representing more than $33 billion
in grants, fellowships, prizes, and more. Requires a special name and
password. UT faculty and staff will be assigned a login username and
password by sending an email to cos@tennessee.edu or contacting the
Office of Research Administration.
CRISP(Computer Retrieval of Information
on Scientific Projects)
A biomedical database system containing information on research projects
and programs supported by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Updated weekly;research falls within broad category of extramural projects,
grants, contracts and cooperative agreements.
National Institute of
Health
The NIH is the federal focal point for biomedical research in the U.S.
Their web site includes funding opportunities and scientific resources
and contact information for their offices and affiliates.
National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation promotes and advances scientific progress
in the United States by competitively awarding grants and cooperative
agreements for research and education in the sciences, mathematics,
and engineering.
Guides to the Literature
Using the Biological Literature: A Practical Guide
Hodges Library/ Reference Stacks: QH303.6 .D38 2002
Information sources in science and technology
Hodges Reference / Reference: Q158.5 .H87 1998
Information sources in the life sciences
Hodges Reference / Reference: QH303.6 .I54 1997
Information sources in the history of science and medicine
Hodges Library / Stacks: R118.2 .I54 1983
Entomology : a guide to information sources
AgVetMed / Stacks: QL463 .G544 1990
A guide to reference and information sources in the zoological sciences
Hodges Library / Stacks: QL45.2 .S36 2003
Life Sciences Librarian
Donna Braquet is the Life Sciences Librarian at UT. She can help you with:
- Purchase of biology books, journals, DVDs, electronic resources
- Questions or concerns about library services and policies
- Class Instruction (library services/resources to database searching)
- One-on-one, group appointments, and workshops at your request
Donna can be reached at dbraquet@utk.edu, phone 974-0016 or mail Donna
Braquet, Hodges Library, Research Services & Collections.
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Health Sciences Guides
Page Maintained by:
Donna Braquet, MLIS
Life Sciences Librarian
dbraquet@utk.edu