Start a research project with Knovel - tutorial

Knovel is a specialized online library that has detailed information about a wide variety of science and engineering topics. If you’re learning about a topic for the first time, and you’re not familiar with the scientific literature about it, Knovel is a great place to start.

After completing this tutorial, you will be able to:

• Recognize when Knovel could be a useful source of information
• Access and search Knovel
• Use reference sources in Knovel to find:
  • additional information about a topic
  • property data to answer specific questions about materials

• Walk-through guide: Searching for a material property in Knovel
• Walk-through guide: Searching by topic in Knovel
• Want to know even more about using Knovel? Check out the Knovel video tutorials on the Knovel website.
• If you have any questions, please contact a Librarian

Designed by the University of Minnesota Libraries Instructional Design Team: Lindsay Matts-Benson and Andrew Palahniuk. For accessibility accommodations, or to receive this information in alternative formats, contact libid@umn.edu or 612-624-0365.

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