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The Referencing Libguide has resources on how to cite/reference sources in research.
The Online Reference Generator allows you to create citations and bibliographies using the Harvard Referencing Style for a comprehensive list of resources.
MyBib is a free online service that allows users to generate citations and bibliographies. You can paste in a DOI, ISBN or URL and have the fields populate automatically. However it does not always provide the correct reference so you must check that all possible parts of the reference have been included. |
Research is a process with many steps, and is rarely linear. A good researcher uses multiple sources and continually goes back and reviews their question and keeps adding new vocabulary and learning to their search. This Libguide has been created to provide support for your research tasks in this subject area.
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Before starting your research, it is good practice to think about and create a list of keywords that you can use to search for information on your topic. Google is very intuitive however databases usually require a search string. Here are a few tips to help you.
Suggestions for this topic: gene editing genome editing "gene editing" AND agriculture "gene editing" AND babies "gene editing" AND disease "gene editing" AND beauty |
The following PREMIUM DIGITAL RESOURCES may be useful for research in this subject . However they are password protected and when you click on any of the icons below you will be re-directed to a page that requires authentication.
Gale in Context - High School and Opposing Viewpoints would be helpful for this topic
Do a search for CRISPR/Cas9, and check the publication dates of the publication before you use it.
Today's Science bridges the gap between science in the classroom and the discoveries pushing the boundaries of science today. Written especially for students
Science Reference Centre will give you the latest published articles on your topic, alas a good database to use if you have not decided on your topic and you can browse by subject.
Use Weblinks to find relevant websites for this topic
You can use Oliver to find books in the library however sometimes it is helpful to know the Dewey numbers for a subject. In doing so you will be able to find books on that subject in most libraries. It will also be useful at those times when you know the topic but don't know where to start looking.
Note that resources about specific events will be located within the Dewey division for the country where the event took place.
| 170 | Ethics |
| 174 | Medical ethics |
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Science |
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Chemistry |
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Life sciences; biology |
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Genetics and Evolution |
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The library subscribes to a print and digital copies of New Scientist however there are many free articles available from their website. In addition you can find any articles you cannot access in full from ebsco's ANZRC database on the paid subscription page.
ThoughtCo is a reference site with a focus on expert-created education content. Articles cover science and math, humanities and religion, or architecture and the arts, written by literature writers, Ph.D.s, and experienced instructors. Their goal is to give you the answers and information you need in a clear, easy-to-navigate format.
