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Understanding the Literature Research Process and Academic Integrity in Chemistry

Join us for a detailed exploration of the literature research process and publication cycle, specifically in the context of chemistry. Learn to distinguish between scholarly and popular literature, grasp the importance of citing sources in accordance with ACS citation style, and understand the peer-review process behind academic journals. We'll cover key resources including monographs, encyclopedias, and original research articles. Participate in group exercises to enhance your ability to identify credible sources and mitigate plagiarism in your scholarly work.

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Understanding the Literature Research Process and Academic Integrity in Chemistry

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  1. Chem 2281GLIBRARY SESSION ShiyiXie & Elizabeth ElliotAllyn & Betty Taylor Library Jan 15/16/17, 2013

  2. Agenda • Literature research process & publication cycle • Scholarly vs. popular literature • Chemistry information sources • Plagiarism • ACS citation style

  3. Literature Research Process & Publication Cycle

  4. Scholarly Literature Books • Proceedings Volumes (based on conferences; original research or literature reviews) • Monographs(a single topic in detail) • Handbooks • Encyclopedias Journal • Articles • Reviews (Written by subject experts; evaluating results from published literature; a guide to the original literature) • Notes • Communications (Also called: letter; correspondence)

  5. Scholarly Journals: Peer-review Process Video

  6. Scholarly versus Popular Literature Group Exercise (10 min.): Your group will be given two types of publications: scholarly journals and popular or trade magazines. Working as a team, identify the main differences between them, write down your answers, and get ready to share with the class.

  7. Scholarly Publication • Author scholars or researchers • Audienceprofessors, students, or researchers • Works cited • Well-organized Sections abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion... • Complex, formal language • Original datacharts, tables, graphs ...

  8. How do I recognize a Peer-Reviewed or Refereed Journal? • Judge by looking • Consult Ulrich’s Periodical Directory • Please type the journal titles in the Ulrich’s Periodical Directory Online to see if your judgements are right.

  9. Chemistry Information Sources • Background Information – to build up your knowledge base Monographs Encyclopedias Handbooks*Review articles (indexed in databases) Search Tools: Library Catalogue Library Program Guides >> Chemistry

  10. Demo & Hands-On • Library Catalogue: Book Search: Keyword / Subject Note: > conduct Title search for books - locationcheck the circulation status to see if the book is available; “request item” to recall a book > conduct Journal Title search - whether the library holds the journal; location • Encyclopedia: A quick overview of a field • Handbook: Chemical Properties, experimental procedures, safety information, etc

  11. Break 10 min.

  12. Chemistry Information Sources • Primary Information - Original research results published for the first time, which help you see current literatureJournal articles Patents Conference proceedings Dissertations & thesesSearch Tools: (Why not Google or Google Scholar?)Scopus Web of Science SciFinder / Reaxys - Chemistry subject-Specific database Dissertations & Theses (ProQuest) Patents databases

  13. Boolean Search Strategy • Make a clear statement of your topic • Break you topic into concepts • Identify keywords for each concept >>Tip: Use a “target article” to help identify search terms • Connect keywords using appropriate Boolean operators • Review search results and revise search strategies

  14. Boolean Operators To direct computer software to perform certain functions • ANDUsing AND between two terms – look for both terms in the same record • ORUsing OR between two terms – look for all records having either term

  15. Example The application of zeolitesto the treatment of wastewater

  16. AND = all of the terms must be present to retrieve the document – connect different concepts Concept #1: zeolites Concept #3: wastewater Concept #2: treatment zeolites AND treatment AND wastewater

  17. OR = at least one of the terms must be present in the document – connect similar terms (synonyms, related terms, etc.) wastewater waste water pollutedwater wastewater OR “waste water” OR “polluted water”

  18. Demo & Hands-On • Web of Science / Scopus • Reaxys

  19. Plagiarism Plagiarism is defined as:“The act or an instance of copying or stealing another’s words or ideasand attributing them as one’s own.” (Garner, 1999, p.1170)

  20. Is this OK? No • Cutting and pasting from Wikipedia into your essay • Working on an individual class assignment with a friend and paraphrasing (rewording) each other’s work • Submitting an essay that you have used in the past for another course • Including an ‘in-text’ citation for a direct quote, and adding the citation to your reference list • Adding a citation to your reference list that you haven’t cited within your report • Using someone else’s images or diagrams in your paper • Borrowing ideas from an article in another language No No Yes No ? ? For more information, please browse the library guide and tutorial for this topic.

  21. Citing your references in the text: Why? • Avoid plagiarism • Help support your argument

  22. Citing using The ACS Style Guide, 3rd ed. - In Text Citing References in Text: • Using superscript numbers e.g. The primary structure of ***has been determined. 7 • Using italic numbers in parentheses e.g. The primary structure of ***has been determined (7). • Using author name and year of publication in parentheses. e.g. The primary structure of ***has been determined (Robinson, 2010).

  23. Citing using The ACS Style Guide, 3rd ed.- Reference List Periodicals: Recommended Formats Author 1; Author 2; Author 3; ... Title of Article. Journal Abbreviation Year, Volume, Inclusive Pagination. Author 1; Author 2; Author 3; ... Journal Abbreviation Year, Volume, Inclusive Pagination. Chatterjee, S.; Goyal, A.; Shah, S.I. Inorganic Nanocomposites for the Next Generation Photovoltaics. Mater. Lett. 2006, 60, 3541-3543. Note: List all author names in a reference citation. Tip >> Finding Journal abbreviation by CASSI or Journal Citation Reports JournalofPolymerScience, Part A:PolymerScience Use: J. Polym. Sci., Part A: Polym. Sci.

  24. Off-Campus Access & ILL Loans

  25. Need Library Help? • Email me: Shiyi Xie shiyi.xie@uwo.ca • Research Help in Taylor Library http://www.lib.uwo.ca/taylor/researchhelp.shtml Email, in person, chat, and phone call

  26. References Allan Kent & Harold Lancour,Eds. (1979)Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science (New York,), s.v. "Scientific Literature," by K. Subramanyam, 394. Garner, B. A. (Ed.). (1999) Black’s Law Dictionary (7th ed.). St. Paul, MN: West Group Coghill, A.M., Garson, L.R., Eds. (2006) The ACS Style Guide: Effective Communication of Scientific Information; 3rd ed.; American Chemical Society: Washington, DC.

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