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Where do I start my research?
A good way to start your research is to define your
topic by using subject dictionaries and to find background information
in encyclopaedias such as:
Collins dictionary of computing |
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Computer science handbook
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Sci Ref QA 76 .C54755
2004
Ltn
004 C738sh 2004
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Concise encyclopedia of computer science
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Sci Ref QA 76.15 .C654 2004 |
Dictionary of multimedia and Internet applications |
Sci Ref TK 5105.875 .I57 B64 1999
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Encyclopaedia of scientific units, weights and measures |
Sci Ref QC 94 .C295 2003
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Encyclopedia of computer science
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Sci Ref QA 76.15 .E48 2000
Ltn Ref 004.03 E56 2000
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Encyclopedia of physical science and technology (18 v) |
Sci Ref Q 123 .E497 2002 |
Encyclopedia of science, technology, and ethics (4 v) |
Sci Ref
Q 175.35 .E53 2005
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The information security dictionary
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Sci Ref TK 5105.59 .G387 2004
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Knowledge-based systems: techniques and applications (4 v) |
Sci Ref QA 76.76 .E95 K58 2000
Ltn
006.33 K76 2000 |
Lexicool |
Online directory of bilingual and multilingual dictionaries and glossaries |
Van Nostrand's scientific encyclopedia (2 v) |
Sci Ref Q 121 .V3 2002 |
Webster's new world computer dictionary |
Sci Ref QA 76.15 .P395 2001
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| CredoReference |
Online reference library including access to encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, books of quotation and subject-specific titles |
How do I find books on my subject?
To find books on your subject you can:
search the Library
Catalogue using the 'subject keyword' or 'general
keyword' option.
OR
browse the bookshelves using these call numbers:
Science Library, Hobart:
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Q 335
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Artificial intelligence
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QA 75.5 - 76.95
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Computer science
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QA 76.575
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Multimedia
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QA 76.6 - 76.64
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Software engineering, object oriented programming
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QA 76.73
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JAVA
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QA 76.76
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Operating systems
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QA 76.9 .A25
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Computer security
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QA 76.9 .A43 - .C65
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Computer architecture
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QA 76.9 .D3
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Databases |
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TK 5102 - 5105
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Digital and computer networks
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Launceston Campus Library
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004
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Computer science, data processing
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004.2
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Systems analysis, computer architecture, performance
evaluation
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004.6
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Interfacing and communications
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005
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Computer programming, programs, data
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005.13
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Computer programs
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005.133
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Specific programming languages, e.g. JAVA, C, Perl
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005.4
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Systems programming and programs
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005.7
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Data in computer systems
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005.72
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Web editing and authoring
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005.73
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Data structures
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005.74 - 005.75
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Database systems and management
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005.8
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Database security
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006
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Artificial intelligence, virtual reality, multimedia, graphics
and sound
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006.3
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Artificial intelligence
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006.4
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Computer pattern recognition
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006.5
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Computer sound synthesis
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006.6
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Computer graphics
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006.7
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Multimedia systems
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371.334
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Computer assisted instruction
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658.4038
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Information systems, information management
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How do I find journal articles?
The Library holds journals in print and electronic formats. The best way to access articles in these journals is by using the [print indexes and] databases listed below.
When you find an article you want to read, use the Library Catalogue to see if we hold a print copy or have access to the electronic copy in full-text. Use the E-journals list to search for titles held electronically, or the subject browse to find E-journals in the subject area of Computing.
Some databases listed will have direct links to the full-text article.
Subject-specific Databases
| Multi-discipline databases
| Scientific and scholarly web
directories | Other useful Websites
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Computing Databases:
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ACM
Digital Library
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The ACM Digital Library includes bibliographic information,
abstracts, reviews, and full text of ACM publications
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CSA
High Technology Research Database with Aerospace
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Provides citations and abstracts of the areas of
computer & information technology, aeronautics,
electronics, physics. 1962+
One of three components of the CSA
Technology Research Database.
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INSPEC
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GIS, physics, and electrical engineering, computers and
control, information technology. 1969+
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IEEE ASPP online journals and Proceedings online package (POP) |
The IEEE ASPP package provides access to the abstracts and full-text of IEEE journals, transactions, and magazines published since 1998. The Proceedings online package covers a core collection of conference proceedings of IEEE meetings, about 125 titles in all, with a backfile to 1998. Tutorial |
Lecture Notes in Computer Science |
Search the full text of all of the volumes in the Springer series Lecture Notes in Computer Science and the sub-series
Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence from 1973. NB: to find a specific volume you need to know the volume number. Use the Jump to Volumes drop-down menu and select from the range of numbers. |
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ProQuest
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Includes ABI
Inform Global,
and Proquest
Computing - click on these links to search just these
databases.
Database design, software development, computer networking,
computers, engineering, physics, telecommunications and transportation.
A good source of software reviews. Some full-text.
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Multi-discipline Databases:
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Current
Contents Connect
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Most up-to-date references to core academic journals in all
subjects. Includes Alerting service. Back file of last 4 years.
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Scopus |
Coverage of scientific, technical, medical and social science literature (approximately 14,000 titles). Abstracts back to 1966 and references back to 1996. |
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Web
of Science
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References to academic journal articles in all subject areas.
Each reference has links to articles cited by and citing that
reference as well as related articles. 1945+
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| ANZ Reference Centre |
Fulltext Australian and NZ Newspapers |
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CSA
Databases
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Select and search two or more CSA databases simultaneously
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Scientific and scholarly web
directories and archives:
Australian Digital Theses project |
Most Australian universities are depositing the full text of their current PhD and research Master theses in the ADT server. The eTheses Collections link lists where you can find similar sites for Canada and other countries. Visit the Library's page for instructions on how to upload your thesis.
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Citeseer |
CiteSeer is a scientific literature digital library that aims to improve the dissemination and feedback of scientific literature. Contains an extensive citation cross reference.
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Directory of Open Access Journals |
The aim of the Directory of Open Access Journals is to increase the visibility and ease of use of open access, full text, quality controlled scientific and scholarly journals.
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Google Scholar |
A search engine for scholarly literature, including peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, preprints, abstracts and technical reports from all broad areas of research. |
OAIster |
This site provides access to institutional archives. A collection of freely available, previously difficult-to-access, academically-oriented digital resources. |
Scirus |
A comprehensive science-specific search engine. Find scientific, scholarly, technical and medical data from the Web, reports and journal articles. |
UTas Eprints |
A digital archive providing full-text access to publications by current University of Tasmania staff and higher degree students including journal articles, books, conference papers and theses. |
Other Useful Sites:
Professional Organisations:
How do I cite and manage my information resources
Below are guides to citation styles and other aspects of presentation.
The citation styles that you use will depend on the policies of
the schools that you are studying in and specific publications. The
preferred style for the School of Computing is the Harvard system.
Personal bibliographic software (for example, EndNote) can be
used to manage your sources when undertaking in-depth research. The
Library provides training in EndNote for honours students,
postgraduates and staff.
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