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Chemistry: Background Information

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Using Find @ UNC

If an article search indicates we don't have an item:

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2) If available, click an article link, if not, click the journal link.

3) Can't find it? Request it from another library through Interlibrary Loan.

Science News

EurekAlert
Current research news compiled by scientific society AAAS.

Science Daily
Summaries of current research articles with links to original publications.

You can also use the Articles+ search tool to find news articles. 

Annual Reviews

Literature Reviews

What is a literature review?
Rather than describing original research results, literature reviews summarize the research on a particular topic by synthesizing information from many primary sources.

Why should I read literature reviews?
Review articles can be helpful for gathering background information and identifying key articles in a particular field.

How can I find a literature review?
Many library databases, including Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed, allow you to filter search results to include only "review articles" or "literature reviews." Annual Reviews is a database of reviews synthesizing primary research in the sciences.

Writing a literature review? Check out our tutorial.

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