Engineering & computer science
Top databases
These are specialized databases to search for latet journal articles, conference proceedings, and more.
- Compendex via Engineering Village (General engineering)
- INSPEC via Engineering Village (Electrical, computer & mechanical)
- IEEE Xplore (Electrical & computer)
- ACM Digital Library (Computer)
- SPIE Digital Library (Optics, photonics, nanotech, energy)
- Advanced Technologies & Aerospace Database (Aerospace, space science)
- SciFinder (Chemistry & related fields)
- Scopus (Multidisciplinary)
- Web of Science (Multidisciplinary)
- View all databases
How to find
Handbooks, encyclopedias, dictionaries
Handbooks, Encyclopedias, and Dictionaries are reference sources that provide definitions, overviews, and summaries on various fields. They usually contain background information and key concepts that are useful in helping you acquire foundational knowledge and getting started with a topic.
Knovel is a specialized tool for all engineering disciplines. It enables full text searching within a large collection of ebooks for data and reference. It includes problem solving capabilities through interactive equations, graphs & tools, as well as a wide range of material properties data and analytics.
Websites & other resources by department
Course & project guides
- Capstone & other design classes
- Co-op students, work term report
- ENCS 282: Technical Writing & Communication
- ENCS 6041: Creativity, Innovation and Critical Thinking
- ENCS 6721: Technical Writing and Research Methods for Scientists and Engineers
- ENGR 392: Impact of Technology on Society
- ENGR 417/6421: Resources for Aviation Law
- GPLL231 - Library Skills & Resources: Maximize Your Graduate Research Potential
- GPLL238 - Engineering & Computer Science Graduate Research Essentials
- MECH 311: Manufacturing Processes
Tools
| Download a template to keep track of sources and terms that you use in your search strategy. | |
| Microsoft Excel format (.xlsx) |
Open document format (.ods) |
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