Resources for CFANS transfer students!
Search the Libraries for books, journals, articles, media and more.
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AGRICOLA -Agriculture (Ovid)Search agriculture, animal husbandry, animal and human nutrition, forestry, plant pathology, plant science, human ecology, agricultural economics, and rural sociology. Limited to 8 simultaneous users.
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CAB Abstracts Plus Full Text SelectCAB Abstracts covers agriculture in its broadest sense, including crop production, forestry, environment, animal health and nutrition, veterinary science, agricultural engineering, biotechnology, soil and water, agricultural economics, recreation and tourism, rural sociology, and human nutrition and health.
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Web of ScienceA comprehensive interdisciplinary collection of journal article citations. Subjects generally covered are within science and technology, arts and humanities, and social sciences.
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Agricultural & Environmental Science DatabaseSearch journals and literature on agriculture, pollution, animals, environment, policy, natural resources, water issues and more. Searches tools like AGRICOLA, ESPM, and EIS databases.
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Google Scholar (Setup connection to get to PDFs)Use Google Scholar to find articles from academic publishers, professional societies, research institutes, and scholarly repositories from colleges and universities. If you are using from off-campus access, change the "Library Settings" to University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Look for the "FindIt@U of M Twin Cities" links in your Google Scholar search results to access full text and PDFs.
Tutorial: Choosing a research paper topic
Tutorial: Creating an effective search strategy
Tutorial: Database search tips
Tutorial: How to read and comprehend scientific research articles
Citation managers
Zotero | Mendeley | EndNote X9 | EndNote Basic | |
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Cost | Free | Free | Price options | Free |
Styles | Many citation styles | Many citation styles | Many citation styles | Fewer citation styles |
Plug-ins | Microsoft Word | Microsoft Word | Microsoft Word | Microsoft Word |
Access | Desktop/Web | Desktop/Web | Desktop/Web | Web |
Storage | 300MB free | 2GB free | Unlimited | 2GB free |
PDF reader | no | yes | yes | no |
Editor integration | Word, Google Docs | Word | Word | Word |
Sharing | Unlimited | Limited | Unlimited | Limited |
Support | Zotero support | Mendeley support | EndNote X9 support | EndNote Basic support |
Tutorial: What is a citation manager and when to use one
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Tutorial: What is a citation manager and when to use oneUnderstand the benefits of using a citation manager when conducting your research.
Tutorial: Academic Integrity: The scholarly conversation
Wellness resources
There are resources all over campus to support you as you navigate student life:
- Student Counseling Services: They promote student success by helping you with: mental health and life concerns, learning and academic skills challenges, career uncertainty, faculty/staff to student communication, and more!
- Boynton Mental Health Clinic: They support mental health through counseling services, medication management, and crisis care.
- Learn to Live: This platform offers therapy in five targeted areas: Social Anxiety, Depression Program, our Insomnia, Substance Use, and Stress, Anxiety and Worry.
- Nutritious U Food Pantry: They provides fresh and healthy food to students that struggle to get enough to eat. Any student can visit the food pantry, no proof of need is needed.
- Virtual Care Resources: Virtual care options for physical and mental health during this difficult time.
- RecWell: You still have access to the facilities and classes. Studies show that working out can reduce stress and improve your mental health. Physical health is very important!
- Pet Away Worry and Stress: Hang out virtually with some of our furry and feathered friends, offered weekly this semester!
- Take lots of stretch, snack, movement breaks
- Reach out to TAs, Instructors, peers, loved ones!
Last Updated: Dec 25, 2020 11:06 PM
URL: https://libguides.umn.edu/cfan3002