MC Library Research Guides: BIOL 150 Research Toolkit: Search Library Resources

Lab Report Background Information and Applications Section Resources

Encyclopaedia Britannica
Simple searches like "amylase", "maltose", and "enzyme" bring overviews and key factual information for your lab report.
AccessScience
Our best introductory biology resource. Try simple searches like "osmosis" or "enzymes and industry". Your first search result usually introduces a topic. Also includes Research Updates on trends and developments in science and technology.
Credo Reference
Use the "Mind Map" on the top left of your search results to explore applications of osmosis or enzymes.
ScienceDirect Elsevier Science Journals
To left of your search results, under "Article Type", click "Encyclopedia" and "Book chapters". This is the best material for your lab report.
Gale In Context: Science
A great place to see all the types of resources and information on your topic. Search here for overviews, news, trends, or more advanced information. Includes thousands of encyclopedia entries, scholarly articles, and magazines.
Merck Index Online
Search "amylase" chemical properties and technical information for your lab report.