LibGuides: Biology: Course Handouts

Biology Course Handouts

Find course-specific handouts from library instruction sessions below:

Spring 2024 BIOL 140B Handout (PDF)
Spring 2024 Scopus Handout (PDF)
Zotero Handout (PDF)
Tips and tricks for making effective use of Zotero (managing all those citations you gather).
Source Evaluation Handout (PDF)
Questions to consider as you decide whether or not to use a source in your academic work.

Fall 2023 BIOL 140B Handout (PDF)
Tips and resources for literature searching, evaluation of sources, and citation, along with links to additional library resources
Fall 2023 Biology 470 Handout (PDF)
Literature searching, citation management, and other research tips
Fall 2023 Biology 473 Handout (PDF)
Tips for literature searching, requesting full-text articles, and citation management
Fall 2023 Biology 601A Handout (PDF)
Literature searching and evaluation tips, citation management, etc.
Zotero Handout (PDF)
Quick Start Guide to Zotero created by Cal State East Bay Librarian, Jeffra D. Bussmann

Spring 2023 BIOL 140B Handout (PDF)
Information about searching, citation, and evaluating scientific literature
Spring 2023 BIOL 350 Handout (PDF)
Information about searching for scientific literature, evaluation, citation, and organizing your research

"birds and dinosaurs" by xkcd