Research Guides: BIOL 1051/1101: Biology Information Literacy Tutorial: Primary/Secondary

Identifying Primary and Secondary Sources

Identifying primary and secondary sources in the sciences from jkh156

The databases listed below are great places to start your research.

ScienceDirect This link opens in a new window
A searchable collection of peer-reviewed journals and books in engineering and the sciences. Topics include: chemistry, engineering, environmental science, physics, astronomy, medicine, agriculture, and mathematics among others.
ProQuest Science This link opens in a new window
Supports multiple Research Clusters. Provides indexing, abstracts, and articles for core journals on technology and applied sciences. Topics include: biomedical engineering, engineering, and construction management among others. Includes full text for some titles. Content spans 1983 – Present. Topics include: physics, engineering, astronomy, biology, earth science, chemistry and more. Includes full-text for most titles. Content spans 1986 – Present.

Primary vs. Secondary Sources
by American University, This guide gives a short overview of the difference between primary and secondary sources.
Primary and Secondary Sources for Science
University Libraries, University at Albany