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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:
Cambridge dictionary of statistics |
Sci Ref QA 276.I5 .E84 1998 |
| CREDO reference |
Online reference library including access to encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, books of quotation and subject-specific titles |
| Dictionary of statistical terms |
Ltn Ref 519.503 K33d 1971(3rd ed.)
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Encyclopedia of mathematics |
Sci Ref QA 5 .T34 2005 |
Encyclopedic dictionary of mathematics
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Ltn Ref 510.3 M426e 1993 (2nd ed.)
Sci Ref QA 5 .I8313 1986
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| Handbook of mathematical functions with formulas, graphs and mathematical tables |
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| Handbook of mathematical formulas and integrals |
Sci Ref QA 47 .J38 2004 |
Handbook of mathematics
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Ltn Ref 510 B869h 1985
Sci Ref QA 40 .B7213 2004 (4th ed.) |
| Lexicool |
Online directory of bilingual and multilingual dictionaries and glossaries |
| Mathematical symbols |
free website showing definitions of maths symbols |
Mathematics dictionary
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Sci Ref QA 5 .J32 1992
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Mathematics handbook: for science and engineering
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Sci Ref QA 41 .R34 2004 |
| Oxford English Dictionary (OED) Online |
Meaning, history and pronunciation of over half a million words |
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Penguin dictionary of mathematics
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Sci Ref QA 5 .D3 2003
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Standard mathematical tables
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Sci Ref QA 47 .M315
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| World of mathematics |
Ltn Ref 510.3 W927 2001 (vols 1 & 2)
Sci Ref QA 5 .W67 2001 (vols 1 & 2) |
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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QA 1-939
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Mathematics
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QA 75.5-76.95
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Computer science
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QA 150-272
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Algebra
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QA 297-433
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Analysis
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QA 440-699
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Geometry
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Z 6651-6655
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Mathematics-bibliography
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Launceston Campus Library:
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510 |
Mathematics; including finite mathematics |
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511 |
General principles |
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512 |
Algebra |
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513 |
Arithmetic |
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514 |
Topology |
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515 |
Analysis |
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515.3 - 515.4 |
Calculus |
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516 |
Geometry |
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519 |
Probabilities and applied mathematics |
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519.5 |
Statistical mathematics |
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 and the E-journals
list to see if we hold a print copy or have access to the electronic
copy in full-text. Some databases listed will have direct links
to the full-text article.
Subject-specific Databases
| Multi-discipline databases | Where does CrossSearch fit in? |
Mathematics Databases:
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MathSciNet
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International research in mathematics and mathematically
related research in statistics, computer science, physics,
operations research, engineering, biology, and other disciplines.
Electronic version of printed publications Mathematical
Reviews (MR) and Current Mathematical Publications
(CMP)
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Multi-discipline Databases:
CSA Databases |
Select and search two or more CSA databases simultaneously
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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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ProQuest |
Good starting point to find some full-text journal articles. Includes references to and some full-text articles of popular and academic journal articles |
| Scopus |
Coverage of scientific, technical, medical and social science literature. 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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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.
Other features include the ability to connect (via the FindIt/SFX button) to loads of full-text articles, compatibility with EndNote, and the capacity to customise, organise and group your favourite resources for regular searching.
Try CrossSearch today!
Useful Web Sites
Web site directories
| Scientific and scholarly web
directories and archives | Organisations |
Web site directories:
| Electronic Library of Mathematics |
Up-to-date listing of electronic journals, conference proceedings and monographs. Includes quality refereed journals that allow free downloading of articles. |
| International Mathematical Union (IMU) |
For the promotion of
international cooperation in mathematics. This site contains links to publications, activities and the Electronic World Directory of Mathematicians (EWDM) |
| Intute: Science, Engineering and Technology |
Access to Web resources for education and research, evaluated and selected by a network of subject specialists. Covering the physical sciences, engineering, computing, geography, mathematics and environmental science. |
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The
MacTutor History of Mathematics archive
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Indexes biographies of famous mathematicians, historical
topics and famous curves.
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Mathematica (GDZ) |
Gottinger Digitalisierungs-Zentrum. Access books, journals and articles from the GDZ project |
Mathworld |
A comprehensive and interactive mathematics encyclopedia intended for students, educators, math enthusiasts, and researchers. The site is continuously updated to include new material and incorporate new discoveries.
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| NUMDAM |
(Numérisation de documents anciens mathématiques) useful archive containing digitised Maths journals up until the year 2000 |
| TechXtra |
Articles, key websites, books, the latest industry news,
job announcements, ejournals, eprints, technical reports,
the latest research, thesis & dissertations and more. Covering mathematics, engineering and computing. |
| WDML (World Digital Mathematics Library |
A coordinated effort to digitize the past mathematical literature in order to make it available online. Includes a range of full-text journals and books. |
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Resources in Mathematics
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list by the SLA |
Scientific and scholarly web
directories, archives and ePrint servers:
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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 Mathematics Preprint and ePrint Servers |
Making available the current homepage URLs and email contacts of all mathematical preprint and e-print servers throughout the world
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Front for the Mathematics ArXiv |
Search the mathematics arXiv for full text of primary and secondary mathematics articles. |
| Google Math Directory |
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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. |
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OAIster |
This site provides access to institutional archives. You may be able to find full text of theses or difficult to source papers. As of 7 June 2006, OAIster contained over 7.5 million records from 647 institutions, worldwide. |
Scirus |
A comprehensive science-specific search engine. Find scientific, scholarly, technical and medical data from the Web, reports and journal articles. |
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UTas Eprints
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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.
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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.
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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