Topics - Databases - Biology 161 General Biology I Ecology and Evolution - Research Guides at Washtenaw Community College

Where do I begin to search for a topic for my paper?

Choosing a Topic for Your Research Paper: Where to Begin.

A topic from your textbook
Search any of the subject areas below from one of the Library research databases

Exploring: Biological Evolution
Science Reference Center
Ecology and Ecosystems
Science Reference Center
Biology
Science Reference Center
Browse Science Topics
Gale in Context Science
Ecological Pyramids
Gale in Context Science
Ecology
Gale in Context Science
Ecosystems
Gale in Context Science

WCC Library Research Databases - Science

You can search the WCC Research Databases by starting at the Research Databases by Subject page or by clicking on any of the science database links below.

You can also begin your research from the Library homepage, then search PRIMO Smart Search and limit to articles.

WCC Library Research Databases by Subject
Go to the Library's list of databases by subject, then scroll down to the Science & Technology section.
PRIMO Smart Search
Click the link to search the WCC Library PRIMO Smart Search database

Science
200 full-text science journals, science reference titles, thousands of multimedia records, science glossary, as well as national and state science standards.
Science Reference Source
Designed to meet every student researcher's needs, Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science magazines, journals, encyclopedias, reference books and a vast collection of images.
PLoS One
An open-access, peer-reviewed e-journal collection providing over 95,000 articles in the sciences and social sciences.
Environment Complete
Find articles on topics such as ecology, natural resources, renewal energy, geography, pollution, urban planning, environmental policy, law and technology.