Research & Writing Guides, Encyclopedias, Handbooks, Dictionaries, Company/Product Directories
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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 (
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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 |
Handbooks (
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Use handbooks to find tables, data, formulas, illustrations, and other information used by engineers in the field. CRC is a major publisher of handbooks for Engineers.
| 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 |
| Aerodynamics for Students | Free on the World Wide Web |
| Engineering Statistics Handbook | Free on the World Wide Web |
Dictionaries (
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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)
