Important Journals for Science Research
Here are a few important journals in the LCC Library collection -- and only a few! These are great for students new to science.
Science
Finding Scientific Articles
Need to learn how to use databases to find information on scientific findings? Try our research guide to scientific articles: Using Library Databases and Other Tools to Find Articles Reporting Scientific Findings.
Google Scholar is another resource for locating scientific articles. See Using Google Scholar to Find Peer-Reviewed Articles. More on the Google Scholar platform is here.
You can also get help from a LCC Librarian at the Reference desk, by phone, email, or chat using the Ask Us button on the Library website.
Research Databases for the Sciences
To find articles in journals and magazines, try these research databases:
Gathering Background Information
Need background information on your topic? Try these online encyclopedias:
- AccessScienceAccessScience is an online STEM education resource written by world-renowned scientists and skillfully edited to engage and inform students. It includes video content.
- Opposing Viewpoints In ContextOne-stop source for information on social issues. Includes articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles.