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Science Literacy

Introduction

This is a 'get started' guide on choosing and researching a scientific topic. Here you will find information about getting started with your research, how scientific literature is structured, and how to properly give reference to the resources you use in your assignments

Encyclopedias

AccessScience Encyclopedia This link opens in a new window

Encyclopedias and Dictionaries available at Langara
A full list of online encyclopedias and dictionaries available at Langara Library.

Recommended Databases

Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
ScienceDirect College Edition This link opens in a new window

APA Style Citation Guides

APA Style (7th edition) - Langara Library Guide
APA Formatting and Style Guide - OWL (Purdue)
Guidelines on documenting sources with the APA citation style, for both 7th ed. and 6th ed. Provides examples of in-text references, reference list, and a sample paper documented in APA style.

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Call Number: BF 76.7 P83 2020
Available in the Library in print, the Publication Manual of the APA, 7th edition is the official source for APA Style. The 7th edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect best practices in scholarly writing and publishing.