Research Guides: Biosystems Engineering & Environmental Science: Getting Started

Getting started

Here are a few databases to begin searching for biosystems engineering, soil science, and environmental science research. You may have to search different databases depending on your topic. These are a good starting point. Don't hesitate to reach out with questions about your research and using databases.

Scopus
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A multidisciplinary database covering peer-reviewed literature in science, engineering, medicine, and social sciences (including some arts & humanities). Coverage is strongest from 1996 to present. Complements Web of Science.
ASABE Technical Library
The ASABE Technical Library contains the full text of conference proceedings, meeting papers, journals, standards, and technical papers of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Some books and textbooks are also available.
Credo Reference
A collection of subject encyclopedias and handbooks that serves as great source of background information on a variety of topics to start your research.
If the content of a Credo Reference article or book chapter is inaccessible to you, please contact eproblems@utk.edu to request an accessible alternative format.

Research tools

Libkey Nomad
Libkey Nomad is an extension for Google Chrome. It will make accessing article pdfs easier. Link opens in a new tab.
ZoteroBib
Quickly generates reference lists. Link opens in a new tab.
Endnote/Zotero Citation Managers
Citation managers help you organize your research and create citations and reference lists. Endnote and Zotero are two that the Libraries support. Link opens in a new tab.