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Research & Writing Guides
Books about doing research in the sciences and engineering and guides for scientific and technical writing.
Title
Location in CSULB Library
Guide to information sources in engineering
1st floor Ref T 10.7.L67 2000
Scholarly communication in science and engineering research in higher education
4th floor Q 223.S235 2004
How to write & illustrate a scientific paper
4th floor T 11.G86 2003
The MIT guide to science and engineering communication
4th floor R 118.W758 2001
Doing science: design, analysis, and communication for scientific research
4th floor Q 223.P33 2002
Writer's handbook for engineering technicians and technologists
3rd floor PE 1475.R56 2001
Scientific papers and presentations
4th floor T 11.D324 1997
The practice of technical and scientific communication: writing in professional contexts
4th floor T 11.P73 1998
Writing, speaking & communication skills for health professionals
4th floor R 118.W758 2001
Pocket book of technical writing for engineers and scientists
4th floor T 11.F53 2000
What every engineer should know about engineering information resources
4th floor T 10.7.S34 1984
Encyclopedias (Hints for use)
Use specialized engineering encyclopedias to find a description or overview of your topic. Works well when you are beginning research or are unfamiliar with a subject.
| Title | Location in CSULB Library |
| McGraw Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology | Reference Q 121.M3 2002 (v.1-10) |
| Encyclopedia of Environmental Analysis and Remediation | Reference GE 10.E49 1998 (v.1-8) |
| Encyclopedia of Materials Science & Engineering | 4th floor TA 402.E53 1986 (v.1-8) |
| Wiley Encyclopedia of Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4th floor TK 9.E53 1999 (v.1-10) |
| Encyclopedia of Electronic Circuits | 4th floor TK 7867.G66 |
| Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology | Reference TP 9.E685 |
| Encyclopedia of Energy Technology & the Environment | 4th floor TJ 163.235 E53 1995 (v.1-4) |
| Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology | Reference TS 195.A2 W55 1997 |
| Modern Electronic Circuits Reference Manual | 4th floor TK 7867.M345 |
| Advanced Buildings: Technologies and Practices | Free on the World Wide Web |
| Encyclopedia Astronautica | Free on the World Wide Web |
| How Stuff Works | Free on the World Wide Web |
| Tiitle | Location in CSULB Library |
| ASM Handbook | Reference TA 459.M43 |
| Modern Electronic Circuits Reference Manual | 4th floor TK 7867.M345 |
| Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers | Reference TK 151.S8 |
| Marks' Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers | Reference TJ 151.M4 |
| Mechanical Engineers' Handbook | 4th floor TJ 151.M395 |
| Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers | Reference TA 151.S8 |
| Structural Engineering Handbook | 4th floor TA 635.S77 |
| Metallic Materials Specification Handbook | 4th floor TA 459.R65 |
| The Computer Science and Engineering Handbook | 4th floor QA 76.C57315 1997 |
| The Circuits and Filters Handbook | 4th floor TK 7867.C4977 1995 |
| Electronics Engineers' Handbook | Reference TK 7825.E34 1997 |
| Applied Aerodynamics: A Digital Textbook | Free on the World Wide Web |
| Free on the World Wide Web Free on the World Wide Web |
Dictionaries (Hints for use)
Use dictionaries to find the meaning of a word or term. Also many dictionaries have multiple languages to find the translation to or from a certain language like English or German.
| Title | Location in CSULB Library |
| Comprehensive Dictionary of Electrical Engineering | 4th floor TK 9.C575 1999 |
| Dictionary of Mechanical Engineering | 4th floor TJ 9.N28 1996 |
| Cambridge Dictionary of Space Technology | Reference TL 788.W54 2001 |
| A Dictionary of Environmental & Civil Engineering | 4th floor TD 9.W43 2000 |
| The Wiley Dictionary of Civil Engineering and Construction | Reference TA 9.W44 1997 |
| Dictionary of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology | Reference QA 76.15.D5258 2001 |
| Data & Telecommunications Dictionary | 4th floor TK 5102.P48 1999 |
| High-Tech Dictionary | Free on the World Wide Web |
| Webopedia | Free on the World Wide Web |
Company & Product Directories
Use to find information about companies or products for sale
| Title | Location in CSULB Library |
| Thomas Register of American Manufacturers | 4th floor T 12.T612 (v.1-20) |
| ThomasNet Register of American Manufacturers | Free on the World Wide Web |
| The Blue Book of Building and Construction | Free on the World Wide Web |
| EEM: Electronic Engineer's Master | Free on the World Wide Web |
Hints for Use
--Start with the INDEX at the back
--Look for bibliography at the end of the section or table for more sources
--Think more broadly about your topic if you do not find information
--Think more narrowly if you are not finding the right information
--Always try to think of a couple of ways to describe your topic (synonyms) as researchers may use different terms to describe the same concept (i.e. Internet or World Wide Web)
This page was created by Kate Peterson, updated by Cathy Outten and maintained by Hema Ramachandran, Engineering Librarian
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