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BIOL 2 - Introduction to Human Biology: Finding Articles and Videos

Research Guide for BIOL 2 -Introduction to Human Biology.

Research Tutorials

The Library has a variety of video tutorials to help you with common research questions. 

Below are a few tutorials that might help with your assignment. Make sure to check out the full list of tutorials if you need more help.


 

 

 

Finding Videos

You can search for educational videos using our Alexander Street video database. There are many benefits to using Alexander Street including the ability to make clips, provide transcripts, get citations, and make playlists.

Recommended Databases for Human Biology

The library subscribes to a wide range of databases that allow you to search for specific information. Below you will find the complete database list, A-Z Databases, as well as databases recommended for medical and health research. 

Cannot Find Full Text?

If you find an article that you want but we do not have full text access, you can request the item through the library catalog or by contacting our Interlibrary Loan department at 530-879-4026 or sarconalu@butte.edu.

What is a Scholarly Resource?

medical journal iconScholarly resources have the following characteristics:

  1. Written by experts - look for an author's credentials or affiliations.
  2. Written for other experts or people in academia. Each scholarly work is a voice in an ongoing conversation to which you will add your voice when you write a paper.
  3. They use scholarly language with technical, discipline specific vocabulary.
  4. They provide verifiable and reliable evidence for claims. The reader can verify information. Look for citations!
  5. They may be peer reviewed. Many journals go through an editorial process where other experts review and assess the information.

How to Read a Scholarly Article

Parts of a scholarly article highlighted