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Exploring the Chemical Literature

Tutorial for students in advanced Analytical Chemistry courses for majors, but useful to anyone interested in using the literature of chemistry.

Searching by Topic

Finding Literature on a Specific Topic

This is one of the most important skills to learn, and it's more an art than a science.  It requires persistence and creativity.  You need to know about the appropriate tools and databases, and know how to use them effectively.  This is much more than just "googling" some words! 

Use the menu at left to explore the steps of doing a search.

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