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A Research Guide for Geology

A starting spot for identifying resources to support research in Geology

Additional resources

Below are additional resources that could support your research in Geology

  • U.S. Geological Survey
    • Geological maps, statistics and data.
  • Science.gov
    • Search US government scientific databases. Coverage: 19 U.S. government science organizations within 15 Federal Agencies.

Instructional Videos

If you're not sure how to search in a database, view this brief video (3:06) for some search strategies.

Check out these two video playlists that cover getting started with your research, selecting a search tool, tips for creating research questions, characteristics of scholarly journals, and how to organize and manage information. (8:19 total)

For additional instructional videos on using library resources and improving your research skills, check out Steely's YouTube channel and our Video@NKU channel.

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