This guide contains information and resources to support the ENGL 4092 Technical and Scientific Writing course. 

• Library Basics - Getting Started
• The Information Timeline
• Strategic Searching Tips
• Find Articles, Reports, and Standards
• Find Books
• Find Journals
• Finding Full-text
• Citation Management & APA Style

Welcome of the University of Cincinnati Library. Use this guide to access and search library resources, find specific library information and contact the library with any questions.

The University of Cincinnati has 13 libraries all available for your use. 

• Search books & conference proceedings: use Library Catalog or E-Books and Dissertations online
• Search journal articles, conference papers, patents, theses:
  • all Databases or just Engineering & Technology Databases
  • Full-text E-Journal Finder
• View all UC Library Research & Course Guides
• Current workshops - can include Python, R, LaTeX, GitHub, data management, citation managers (e.g., RefWorks)

CEAS Library website: libraries.uc.edu/ceas  - select "Login for Access" first

• Ted Baldwin - Your librarian for CEAS (BME, ChE, EnvE) and A&S Chemistry & Biology
• Mark Chalmers - Your librarian for CEAS (AEEM, CAECM, ME/MET, Fire Science) and A&S Math & Physics

Digital materials and where to find them: library-licensed and free online resources for finding online articles, e-books, dissertations, media, etc.

Tips for online searching: tips and tricks for finding exactly what you are looking for.

Use digital sources critically: website evaluation tips.

Stay current: alert services for staying informed of new content in your area of interest.

Create and publish content: software and publishing options available at UC and online. Links to best practices in content presentation.

Network and collaborate: tips on using social media for professional use.

Online safety and security: identity protection and online safety tips.

Ethics and copyright: responsible use of digital resources, netiquette, copyright, and attribution of sources.

This video demonstrates how to access Summon, Academic Search Complete, and other library databases from the UC Libraries website. 

UC Libraries access to some popular newspapers and magazines (including current day):

• New York Times
• Wall Street Journal
• Cincinnati Enquirer
• Cincinnati Business Courier

Find more by searching the Full-text E-Journal Finder or check out the Newspapers Research Guide

Music & Theater/Opera Video and Audio (with thanks to CCM's college library)

• Met Opera on Demand (video recordings)
• Kanopy video (documentaries, live performances)
• Many other performances/recordings - Streaming video and audio

Cincinnati Public Library

• Cincinnati Public Library (many popular e-books and books)
• Options to get a public library card

Live Coding Buddy

Fostering a Coding Community

Mission:

Provide students across campus with real-time coding support and to enhance the experience of coding among students.

Where? CEAS Library Classroom - Baldwin 850D

What? Stop by the CEAS Library coding support. All are welcome! Coding can be an isolating activity, but we are here to help make coding friendly. Get connected to your peers, hear from student groups, find your coding buddy, and get live support from experienced coders on the library workshop team. 

Have questions? Contact:

Kranthi Yellugari, Lead Workshop Instructor: yellugki@mail.uc.edu

Nhat Nguyen, Program Coordinator: nguye2hq@mail.uc.edu  

Mark Chalmers, Science & Engineering Librarian: chalmemk@ucmail.uc.edu