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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 : electronics : definitions for the digital age
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Sci Ref
TK 7804 .S56 2004
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CRC handbook of engineering tables
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Sci Ref
TA 151 .C76 2004
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Dictionary of computing & communications |
Sci Ref
QA 76.15 .D5263 2003
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Encyclopaedia of scientific units, weights and measures |
Sci Ref QC 94 .C295 2003
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Encyclopedia of energy (6 vols)
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Sci Ref TJ 163.28 .E53 2004
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Encyclopedia of materials : science and technology (11 vols)
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Sci Ref TA 402 .E53 2001
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Encyclopedia of science, technology, and ethics (4 vols)
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Sci Ref
Q 175.35 .E53 2005
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The electrical engineering handbook
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Sci Ref
TK 145 .E354 2006 |
The electronics handbook |
Sci Ref
TK 7867 .E4244 2005
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The engineering handbook |
Sci Ref TA 151 .E424 2005 |
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Focal illustrated
dictionary of telecommunications |
Ltn Ref 621.38203
M475f 1999
Online version from Xreferplus
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Handbook of nanostructured materials and nanotechnology (5 vols) |
Ltn 620.5 H236 2000 |
Newnes Dictionary of electronics |
Contains clear and concise definitions, illustrations, circuit diagrams and a section on
acronyms and abbreviations (via CredoReference) |
The pocket illustrated dictionary of engineering terms |
Online dictionary from Xreferplus |
| Standards Online |
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Standard handbook of electronic engineering |
Sci Ref TK 7825 .E34 2005 |
Wiley encyclopedia of electrical and electronics engineering (24 vols) |
Sci Ref TK 9 .W55 1999
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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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Technology
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TK 1-9971
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Electrical engineering
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TK 5101-6720
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Telecommunications
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TK 7800-8360
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Electronics
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TK
7885-7895 |
Computer engineering |
Launceston Campus Library:
537 |
Physics of electricity and electronics |
538 |
Physics of magnetism |
539.2 |
Physics of radiation |
620 |
Engineering |
621.3 |
Electricity |
621.38 |
Electronics, communications engineering |
621.39 |
Computer engineering |
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 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 Engineering.
Some databases listed will have direct links to the full-text article.
Subject-specific Databases
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Databases | Multi-discipline databases |
Scientific and scholarly web
directories | Where does CrossSearch fit in? |
Electrical Engineering Databases:
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CSA
Technology Research Database
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Provides citations and abstracts of the three
components: the CSA
Materials Research Database with METADEX (materials
science, metals and alloys, engineered materials, ceramics),
CSA
High Technology Research Database with Aerospace (aeronautics,
computer & information technology, electronics, physics),
and the CSA
Engineering Research Database (civil,
earthquake, environmental, mechanical, and transportation).
Search across all of CSA Technology Research Database, or
individual components. 1962+
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Engineering Index
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Science Ref Z 5851 .E62
Major print index for engineering
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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 |
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 core 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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ProQuest
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Suite of databases with ProQuest science journals, and
ProQuest telecommunications most relevant databases.
Some full-text.
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CSA
Databases
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Select and search two or more CSA databases simultaneously
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Related Databases
ACM Digital Library |
The ACM Digital Library includes bibliographic information, abstracts, reviews, and full texts |
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. |
Scientific and scholarly web
directories and archives:
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Australian Digital
Theses project
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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
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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
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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
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A search engine for scholarly literature, including
peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, preprints, abstracts and
technical reports from all broad areas of research.
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OAIster
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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. |
Where does CrossSearch fit in?
CrossSearch provides a single entry point for our electronic resources including library catalogues, databases, eJournal collections, selected websites and more.
Try CrossSearch today!
Useful Web Sites
Australian Standards online |
Searchable database of Australian and international standards. Australian standards are fully viewable online. Some ISO and IEC standards have abstracts. |
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Electronics
Dictionary
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Engineers Media |
Engineers Media is the publishing company of Engineers Australia (the Institution of Engineers Australia). View the contents of engineering magazines, and technical journals and search for books and events. |
Intute: Science, Engineering & Technology |
Intute: Science, Engineering and Technology is a free web service that provides access to Web resources. Covers physical sciences, engineering, computing, geography, mathematics and environmental science. |
OSTI
Includes access to the Energy Citations Database |
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI) provides access to a wealth of energy, science, and technology research and development (R&D) information. |
TechXtra |
Find articles, key websites, books, the latest industry news,
job announcements, ejournals, eprints, technical reports,
the latest research, thesis & dissertations and more! Covers engineering, mathematics and computing. |
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 Engineering 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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Harvard referencing
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A useful summary of Harvard referencing
in a printer
friendly pdf version.
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EndNote
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Link to the EndNote software and introductory information
about its use and functions.
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