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Biology

General Research Guide

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Science Citation Index (Web of Science) This link opens in a new window
Key index to articles from major journals in all areas of science and technology. Use to find other articles citing a specific article (footnotes in reverse).
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Cite your Sources

CSE -- Name/Year Method Quick Guide
from the Scientific Style and Format Online, 8th Edition

CSE uses abbreviations for journal titles.

For Journal abbreviations, use the National Library of Medicine's Catalog. (NOTE: Use ISO guidelines)

Cite all articles as if you found them in print (i.e. do not include a URL or database name).

Example of an article citation:

Bormann BT, Haynes RW, Martin, JR. 2007. Adaptive management of forest ecosystems: did some rubber hit the road? Bioscience. 57(2):186-191.