A scientific textbook is normally written by an expert or a team of experts in a specific subject. These books are authored to a high academic standard and are a great way to find general information on a subject.
However, textbooks are not commonly peer-reviewed with the same diligence as journal articles. This means their contents are not held to the same scientific standard as the content of current peer-reviewed scientific journal articles. Textbooks should not be the principle source for scientific research papers.
On the other hand, scientific journal articles are great places to look for information. Their contents are peer-reviewed, meaning that other experts in the field check and review the information contained in the article before it is published.
Scientific journal articles can be found using various databases available through the library website. The databases are grouped by subject and can be accessed through the Subject Guide or Course Guide for the subject you are researching
For more information on how to research science related topics and where to find accurate information contact the Science/Engineering Help Desk.
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