Just getting Started?
If you are unfamiliar with a topic, it is often best to start with an encyclopedia, reference book or review article to gain a basic understaning of your topic as well as terminology used in the field. Use the tab at the top of the page to link to several that are online.
You will then have better luck when looking for journal articles.
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Use this guide as a starting point for research in geology. If you need more assistance, please contact me (by chat, e-mail or phone) or contact one of the other Science Librarians. We are happy to help.
Time keeps on slippin' slippin.....
- Geologic Time ScaleFrom the Geological Association of America, 2009
- Phanerozoic Geologic Time ChartA simplified version, good for memorization, from the British Geological Survey.
Other Research Guides and Tutorials
- Geography: Maps & Atlases Research GuideUse this guide to help orient yourself to the maps/atlases in this Library. It also contains links to online resources in all subjects, not just geology.
- Research Guide to Civil Engineering
- Gulf of Mexico Oil SpillTo help guide your research on the recent Deepwater Horizon (BP) oil spill.
- Biology Research TutorialA series of 7 modules to help you understand the research process. Start at the beginning, or choose just one to answer a specific question.
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