Energy: Background Information
News & Encyclopedias
- Elsevier Reference Works: Energy and MaterialsElectronic encyclopedias and handbooks on a variety of topics related to energy and sustainability research.
- AccessScienceAccessScience serves as the online version of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology.
- Today's Science(September 1992-present). This database contains a glossary of scientific terms, biographies of important figures in science, and news articles on recent developments in all scientific fields
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, 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.
