The library has a large number of research databases, but it's important to know which one will work best for your needs.
Not all databases contain journal articles, and some are more appropriate for this course than others.
For a full list of Library databases related to Environmental Science, check out our Databases page.
Below are a few recommended databases to begin your research:
Remember: You can access the databases from off campus using your WPUNJ username and password!
When learning about a new topic it helps to do a little preliminary reading to find out
Credo Reference is an online collection of reference sources that can provide a starting point for learning about these things.
You'll see Google Scholar on our Databases list, but be cautious of starting your research here.
Like the full Google search, it will often give you more results than you need and some may be off topic.
This is a great place to go if you have a solid research question or thesis statement, and if you've exhausted our other Databases already.
1. Click on the top-left corner menu on the screen
2. Select "Settings" from the menu
3. On the next page, select "Library links" from the menu on the left side of the screen
4. Type "cheng" in the search field and run the search
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