Many thanks to the librarians at the Undergraduate Library at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for the original LibGuide which inspired this one.
The Engineering Library's Course Guides are created to help you get started on research for your topic. Click on a tab above to get started with the topic.
This guide contains the following information:
Overview A brief description of the topic and terminology commonly associated with the topic.
Background Information A listing of resources that will provide you with background information as you begin your research on the topic.
Finding Articles Links to databases that contain information about the topic, along with suggested search terms.
Finding Books Suggested Library of Congress Subject Headings and links to search the Library Catalog and other resources for books.
Statistical Information Access to sources where you can located statistical information for the topic.
Missouri Resources Access to sources where you can locate local and state information for the topic.
Professional Organizations Links to websites of professional organizations with an interest in the topic. Keep in mind that different organizatios may have very different viewpoints of the topic.
