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Physics
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Getting Started
This guide is designed for students and researchers engaged in subject specific research in physics. If you need only a few articles or books on a topic in physics for a NATS or writing classes you may want to use one or more of the Popular all-purpose Databases and/or search the Library Catalog by keyword.
Background Information
Dictionaries and encyclopedias provide brief definitions or both short and long articles on topics. These sources help you learn more about unfamiliar topics and terminology used. Style guides provide rules and examples for citing references for different publications.
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
Concise as well as scholarly articles on a wide range of subjects.
QC5 .M15 1996 Science Ref
Short articles with bibliographies on everything dealing with physics from aberration in optical instruments to the Zeeman Effect.
QC5 .D496 2000 Science Library
Brief information on a variety of physics topics.
QC5.45 .A45 1990 Science Library
The AIP Style Manual serves as guidance in writing, editing, and preparing physics manuscripts for publication. It's prepared under the direction of the AIP Publication Board. The fourth edition is online . The editors recommend looking at the references at the end of recent articles in AIP member journals for the most up-to-date style guidelines.
Citation Guides for Print & Electronic Resources from the UA Library
Examples of citations for MLA, APA, and Chicago Styles, as well as links to subject specific citation styles.
PN171.F56 L55 2006 Main Library
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