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Mak Jie Ying Science Resource Librarian 21 Aug 2018 Library Tutorial for Biological Sciences Graduates
Mak Jie YingScience Resource Librarian
21 Aug 2018
Library Tutorial for Biological Sciences Graduates
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Using the Library
httplibguidesnusedusgskillsi
The Library Portal (wwwlibnusedusg)
Searching for books articles amp more
Library Opening Hours amp Calendars
Important Links and Information
News amp Events NUS Libraries
FindMoreNUSL
FindMoreNUSLUse if you wish to discover relevant information from everything found in- NUS Libraries catalogue- Online full-text contents available
from subscribed E-Resources and beyond
Online Guide to FindMoreNUSL
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Physical Resources
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Physical Resources
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Physical Resources
Request for retrieval from Closed Stacks
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Electronic Resources
My Library Account (MyLINC)For Online renewal Item reservation Closed stacks request
Loan Privileges for Graduates
Loan Entitlement
How do I Borrow a BookFAQ httplibfaqnusedusgaphpqid=79581
30 books
28 days
3 online
renewals
Services for Graduates
Services for GraduatesIntra-Library Loan Loan from other NUS Libraries eg Central Library
Inter-Library Loan Loan from other libraries outside NUS eg an Australian University
Document Delivery Services (DDS)Request journal articles book chapters or conference papers that are not available in NUS Libraries
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Searching and citingOverview of online resources for Life Sciences1
Effective search techniques2
Demo on Scopus3
Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
4
Biological amp Life Sciences Subject Guide
bull Provides a selective list of biological resources available to NUS community bull Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
1
Subscribed Online ResourcesType of Information Online ResourceMulti-disciplinary Bibliographic Databases Web of Science Scopus
Biomedical amp Life Sciences BIOSIS Previews
Animal Biology amp Taxonomic Reference Zoological RecordBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia
Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Healthcare amp Life Sciences
PubMed (MEDLINE)Embase
Experimental Protocols and Demonstration Videos
Springer Nature ExperimentsJoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)
Chemical Substance Structure Properties amp Reaction Searching
Reaxys SciFinder (registration)
Newspaper Articles Local Content Factiva Lexis-Nexis NewspaperSG
1
Online Database Guides
bull PubMed Tutorialhttpwwwnlmnihgovbsddistedpubmedtutorial
bull Embase Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp9754c95409541
bull Web of Science Training (includes BIOSIS Previews amp Zoological Record)httpclarivatelibguidescomwebofscienceplatform
bull Scopus Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp8150
1
Recommended Online ResourcesScopusA multi-disciplinary resource from Elsevier covering the Sciences Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences
Image source httpswwwelseviercomsolutionsscopuscontent
1
Recommended Online ResourcesBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia (BLSEA)bull Digital library of biodiversity literature on Southeast Asiabull Website httpblseanusedusg
1
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
OR Either of the terms may be present Used for broadening a searcheg roundworms OR nematodes
AND Both terms must be present Used for narrowing a searcheg parasites AND intestine
2
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Using the Library
httplibguidesnusedusgskillsi
The Library Portal (wwwlibnusedusg)
Searching for books articles amp more
Library Opening Hours amp Calendars
Important Links and Information
News amp Events NUS Libraries
FindMoreNUSL
FindMoreNUSLUse if you wish to discover relevant information from everything found in- NUS Libraries catalogue- Online full-text contents available
from subscribed E-Resources and beyond
Online Guide to FindMoreNUSL
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Physical Resources
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Physical Resources
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Physical Resources
Request for retrieval from Closed Stacks
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Electronic Resources
My Library Account (MyLINC)For Online renewal Item reservation Closed stacks request
Loan Privileges for Graduates
Loan Entitlement
How do I Borrow a BookFAQ httplibfaqnusedusgaphpqid=79581
30 books
28 days
3 online
renewals
Services for Graduates
Services for GraduatesIntra-Library Loan Loan from other NUS Libraries eg Central Library
Inter-Library Loan Loan from other libraries outside NUS eg an Australian University
Document Delivery Services (DDS)Request journal articles book chapters or conference papers that are not available in NUS Libraries
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Searching and citingOverview of online resources for Life Sciences1
Effective search techniques2
Demo on Scopus3
Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
4
Biological amp Life Sciences Subject Guide
bull Provides a selective list of biological resources available to NUS community bull Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
1
Subscribed Online ResourcesType of Information Online ResourceMulti-disciplinary Bibliographic Databases Web of Science Scopus
Biomedical amp Life Sciences BIOSIS Previews
Animal Biology amp Taxonomic Reference Zoological RecordBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia
Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Healthcare amp Life Sciences
PubMed (MEDLINE)Embase
Experimental Protocols and Demonstration Videos
Springer Nature ExperimentsJoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)
Chemical Substance Structure Properties amp Reaction Searching
Reaxys SciFinder (registration)
Newspaper Articles Local Content Factiva Lexis-Nexis NewspaperSG
1
Online Database Guides
bull PubMed Tutorialhttpwwwnlmnihgovbsddistedpubmedtutorial
bull Embase Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp9754c95409541
bull Web of Science Training (includes BIOSIS Previews amp Zoological Record)httpclarivatelibguidescomwebofscienceplatform
bull Scopus Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp8150
1
Recommended Online ResourcesScopusA multi-disciplinary resource from Elsevier covering the Sciences Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences
Image source httpswwwelseviercomsolutionsscopuscontent
1
Recommended Online ResourcesBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia (BLSEA)bull Digital library of biodiversity literature on Southeast Asiabull Website httpblseanusedusg
1
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
OR Either of the terms may be present Used for broadening a searcheg roundworms OR nematodes
AND Both terms must be present Used for narrowing a searcheg parasites AND intestine
2
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Using the Library
httplibguidesnusedusgskillsi
The Library Portal (wwwlibnusedusg)
Searching for books articles amp more
Library Opening Hours amp Calendars
Important Links and Information
News amp Events NUS Libraries
FindMoreNUSL
FindMoreNUSLUse if you wish to discover relevant information from everything found in- NUS Libraries catalogue- Online full-text contents available
from subscribed E-Resources and beyond
Online Guide to FindMoreNUSL
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Physical Resources
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Physical Resources
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Physical Resources
Request for retrieval from Closed Stacks
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Electronic Resources
My Library Account (MyLINC)For Online renewal Item reservation Closed stacks request
Loan Privileges for Graduates
Loan Entitlement
How do I Borrow a BookFAQ httplibfaqnusedusgaphpqid=79581
30 books
28 days
3 online
renewals
Services for Graduates
Services for GraduatesIntra-Library Loan Loan from other NUS Libraries eg Central Library
Inter-Library Loan Loan from other libraries outside NUS eg an Australian University
Document Delivery Services (DDS)Request journal articles book chapters or conference papers that are not available in NUS Libraries
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Searching and citingOverview of online resources for Life Sciences1
Effective search techniques2
Demo on Scopus3
Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
4
Biological amp Life Sciences Subject Guide
bull Provides a selective list of biological resources available to NUS community bull Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
1
Subscribed Online ResourcesType of Information Online ResourceMulti-disciplinary Bibliographic Databases Web of Science Scopus
Biomedical amp Life Sciences BIOSIS Previews
Animal Biology amp Taxonomic Reference Zoological RecordBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia
Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Healthcare amp Life Sciences
PubMed (MEDLINE)Embase
Experimental Protocols and Demonstration Videos
Springer Nature ExperimentsJoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)
Chemical Substance Structure Properties amp Reaction Searching
Reaxys SciFinder (registration)
Newspaper Articles Local Content Factiva Lexis-Nexis NewspaperSG
1
Online Database Guides
bull PubMed Tutorialhttpwwwnlmnihgovbsddistedpubmedtutorial
bull Embase Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp9754c95409541
bull Web of Science Training (includes BIOSIS Previews amp Zoological Record)httpclarivatelibguidescomwebofscienceplatform
bull Scopus Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp8150
1
Recommended Online ResourcesScopusA multi-disciplinary resource from Elsevier covering the Sciences Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences
Image source httpswwwelseviercomsolutionsscopuscontent
1
Recommended Online ResourcesBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia (BLSEA)bull Digital library of biodiversity literature on Southeast Asiabull Website httpblseanusedusg
1
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
OR Either of the terms may be present Used for broadening a searcheg roundworms OR nematodes
AND Both terms must be present Used for narrowing a searcheg parasites AND intestine
2
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
The Library Portal (wwwlibnusedusg)
Searching for books articles amp more
Library Opening Hours amp Calendars
Important Links and Information
News amp Events NUS Libraries
FindMoreNUSL
FindMoreNUSLUse if you wish to discover relevant information from everything found in- NUS Libraries catalogue- Online full-text contents available
from subscribed E-Resources and beyond
Online Guide to FindMoreNUSL
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Physical Resources
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Physical Resources
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Physical Resources
Request for retrieval from Closed Stacks
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Electronic Resources
My Library Account (MyLINC)For Online renewal Item reservation Closed stacks request
Loan Privileges for Graduates
Loan Entitlement
How do I Borrow a BookFAQ httplibfaqnusedusgaphpqid=79581
30 books
28 days
3 online
renewals
Services for Graduates
Services for GraduatesIntra-Library Loan Loan from other NUS Libraries eg Central Library
Inter-Library Loan Loan from other libraries outside NUS eg an Australian University
Document Delivery Services (DDS)Request journal articles book chapters or conference papers that are not available in NUS Libraries
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Searching and citingOverview of online resources for Life Sciences1
Effective search techniques2
Demo on Scopus3
Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
4
Biological amp Life Sciences Subject Guide
bull Provides a selective list of biological resources available to NUS community bull Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
1
Subscribed Online ResourcesType of Information Online ResourceMulti-disciplinary Bibliographic Databases Web of Science Scopus
Biomedical amp Life Sciences BIOSIS Previews
Animal Biology amp Taxonomic Reference Zoological RecordBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia
Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Healthcare amp Life Sciences
PubMed (MEDLINE)Embase
Experimental Protocols and Demonstration Videos
Springer Nature ExperimentsJoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)
Chemical Substance Structure Properties amp Reaction Searching
Reaxys SciFinder (registration)
Newspaper Articles Local Content Factiva Lexis-Nexis NewspaperSG
1
Online Database Guides
bull PubMed Tutorialhttpwwwnlmnihgovbsddistedpubmedtutorial
bull Embase Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp9754c95409541
bull Web of Science Training (includes BIOSIS Previews amp Zoological Record)httpclarivatelibguidescomwebofscienceplatform
bull Scopus Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp8150
1
Recommended Online ResourcesScopusA multi-disciplinary resource from Elsevier covering the Sciences Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences
Image source httpswwwelseviercomsolutionsscopuscontent
1
Recommended Online ResourcesBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia (BLSEA)bull Digital library of biodiversity literature on Southeast Asiabull Website httpblseanusedusg
1
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
OR Either of the terms may be present Used for broadening a searcheg roundworms OR nematodes
AND Both terms must be present Used for narrowing a searcheg parasites AND intestine
2
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
FindMoreNUSL
FindMoreNUSLUse if you wish to discover relevant information from everything found in- NUS Libraries catalogue- Online full-text contents available
from subscribed E-Resources and beyond
Online Guide to FindMoreNUSL
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Physical Resources
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Physical Resources
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Physical Resources
Request for retrieval from Closed Stacks
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Electronic Resources
My Library Account (MyLINC)For Online renewal Item reservation Closed stacks request
Loan Privileges for Graduates
Loan Entitlement
How do I Borrow a BookFAQ httplibfaqnusedusgaphpqid=79581
30 books
28 days
3 online
renewals
Services for Graduates
Services for GraduatesIntra-Library Loan Loan from other NUS Libraries eg Central Library
Inter-Library Loan Loan from other libraries outside NUS eg an Australian University
Document Delivery Services (DDS)Request journal articles book chapters or conference papers that are not available in NUS Libraries
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Searching and citingOverview of online resources for Life Sciences1
Effective search techniques2
Demo on Scopus3
Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
4
Biological amp Life Sciences Subject Guide
bull Provides a selective list of biological resources available to NUS community bull Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
1
Subscribed Online ResourcesType of Information Online ResourceMulti-disciplinary Bibliographic Databases Web of Science Scopus
Biomedical amp Life Sciences BIOSIS Previews
Animal Biology amp Taxonomic Reference Zoological RecordBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia
Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Healthcare amp Life Sciences
PubMed (MEDLINE)Embase
Experimental Protocols and Demonstration Videos
Springer Nature ExperimentsJoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)
Chemical Substance Structure Properties amp Reaction Searching
Reaxys SciFinder (registration)
Newspaper Articles Local Content Factiva Lexis-Nexis NewspaperSG
1
Online Database Guides
bull PubMed Tutorialhttpwwwnlmnihgovbsddistedpubmedtutorial
bull Embase Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp9754c95409541
bull Web of Science Training (includes BIOSIS Previews amp Zoological Record)httpclarivatelibguidescomwebofscienceplatform
bull Scopus Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp8150
1
Recommended Online ResourcesScopusA multi-disciplinary resource from Elsevier covering the Sciences Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences
Image source httpswwwelseviercomsolutionsscopuscontent
1
Recommended Online ResourcesBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia (BLSEA)bull Digital library of biodiversity literature on Southeast Asiabull Website httpblseanusedusg
1
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
OR Either of the terms may be present Used for broadening a searcheg roundworms OR nematodes
AND Both terms must be present Used for narrowing a searcheg parasites AND intestine
2
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Physical Resources
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Physical Resources
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Physical Resources
Request for retrieval from Closed Stacks
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Electronic Resources
My Library Account (MyLINC)For Online renewal Item reservation Closed stacks request
Loan Privileges for Graduates
Loan Entitlement
How do I Borrow a BookFAQ httplibfaqnusedusgaphpqid=79581
30 books
28 days
3 online
renewals
Services for Graduates
Services for GraduatesIntra-Library Loan Loan from other NUS Libraries eg Central Library
Inter-Library Loan Loan from other libraries outside NUS eg an Australian University
Document Delivery Services (DDS)Request journal articles book chapters or conference papers that are not available in NUS Libraries
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Searching and citingOverview of online resources for Life Sciences1
Effective search techniques2
Demo on Scopus3
Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
4
Biological amp Life Sciences Subject Guide
bull Provides a selective list of biological resources available to NUS community bull Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
1
Subscribed Online ResourcesType of Information Online ResourceMulti-disciplinary Bibliographic Databases Web of Science Scopus
Biomedical amp Life Sciences BIOSIS Previews
Animal Biology amp Taxonomic Reference Zoological RecordBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia
Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Healthcare amp Life Sciences
PubMed (MEDLINE)Embase
Experimental Protocols and Demonstration Videos
Springer Nature ExperimentsJoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)
Chemical Substance Structure Properties amp Reaction Searching
Reaxys SciFinder (registration)
Newspaper Articles Local Content Factiva Lexis-Nexis NewspaperSG
1
Online Database Guides
bull PubMed Tutorialhttpwwwnlmnihgovbsddistedpubmedtutorial
bull Embase Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp9754c95409541
bull Web of Science Training (includes BIOSIS Previews amp Zoological Record)httpclarivatelibguidescomwebofscienceplatform
bull Scopus Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp8150
1
Recommended Online ResourcesScopusA multi-disciplinary resource from Elsevier covering the Sciences Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences
Image source httpswwwelseviercomsolutionsscopuscontent
1
Recommended Online ResourcesBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia (BLSEA)bull Digital library of biodiversity literature on Southeast Asiabull Website httpblseanusedusg
1
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
OR Either of the terms may be present Used for broadening a searcheg roundworms OR nematodes
AND Both terms must be present Used for narrowing a searcheg parasites AND intestine
2
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Physical Resources
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Physical Resources
Request for retrieval from Closed Stacks
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Electronic Resources
My Library Account (MyLINC)For Online renewal Item reservation Closed stacks request
Loan Privileges for Graduates
Loan Entitlement
How do I Borrow a BookFAQ httplibfaqnusedusgaphpqid=79581
30 books
28 days
3 online
renewals
Services for Graduates
Services for GraduatesIntra-Library Loan Loan from other NUS Libraries eg Central Library
Inter-Library Loan Loan from other libraries outside NUS eg an Australian University
Document Delivery Services (DDS)Request journal articles book chapters or conference papers that are not available in NUS Libraries
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Searching and citingOverview of online resources for Life Sciences1
Effective search techniques2
Demo on Scopus3
Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
4
Biological amp Life Sciences Subject Guide
bull Provides a selective list of biological resources available to NUS community bull Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
1
Subscribed Online ResourcesType of Information Online ResourceMulti-disciplinary Bibliographic Databases Web of Science Scopus
Biomedical amp Life Sciences BIOSIS Previews
Animal Biology amp Taxonomic Reference Zoological RecordBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia
Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Healthcare amp Life Sciences
PubMed (MEDLINE)Embase
Experimental Protocols and Demonstration Videos
Springer Nature ExperimentsJoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)
Chemical Substance Structure Properties amp Reaction Searching
Reaxys SciFinder (registration)
Newspaper Articles Local Content Factiva Lexis-Nexis NewspaperSG
1
Online Database Guides
bull PubMed Tutorialhttpwwwnlmnihgovbsddistedpubmedtutorial
bull Embase Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp9754c95409541
bull Web of Science Training (includes BIOSIS Previews amp Zoological Record)httpclarivatelibguidescomwebofscienceplatform
bull Scopus Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp8150
1
Recommended Online ResourcesScopusA multi-disciplinary resource from Elsevier covering the Sciences Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences
Image source httpswwwelseviercomsolutionsscopuscontent
1
Recommended Online ResourcesBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia (BLSEA)bull Digital library of biodiversity literature on Southeast Asiabull Website httpblseanusedusg
1
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
OR Either of the terms may be present Used for broadening a searcheg roundworms OR nematodes
AND Both terms must be present Used for narrowing a searcheg parasites AND intestine
2
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Physical Resources
Request for retrieval from Closed Stacks
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Electronic Resources
My Library Account (MyLINC)For Online renewal Item reservation Closed stacks request
Loan Privileges for Graduates
Loan Entitlement
How do I Borrow a BookFAQ httplibfaqnusedusgaphpqid=79581
30 books
28 days
3 online
renewals
Services for Graduates
Services for GraduatesIntra-Library Loan Loan from other NUS Libraries eg Central Library
Inter-Library Loan Loan from other libraries outside NUS eg an Australian University
Document Delivery Services (DDS)Request journal articles book chapters or conference papers that are not available in NUS Libraries
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Searching and citingOverview of online resources for Life Sciences1
Effective search techniques2
Demo on Scopus3
Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
4
Biological amp Life Sciences Subject Guide
bull Provides a selective list of biological resources available to NUS community bull Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
1
Subscribed Online ResourcesType of Information Online ResourceMulti-disciplinary Bibliographic Databases Web of Science Scopus
Biomedical amp Life Sciences BIOSIS Previews
Animal Biology amp Taxonomic Reference Zoological RecordBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia
Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Healthcare amp Life Sciences
PubMed (MEDLINE)Embase
Experimental Protocols and Demonstration Videos
Springer Nature ExperimentsJoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)
Chemical Substance Structure Properties amp Reaction Searching
Reaxys SciFinder (registration)
Newspaper Articles Local Content Factiva Lexis-Nexis NewspaperSG
1
Online Database Guides
bull PubMed Tutorialhttpwwwnlmnihgovbsddistedpubmedtutorial
bull Embase Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp9754c95409541
bull Web of Science Training (includes BIOSIS Previews amp Zoological Record)httpclarivatelibguidescomwebofscienceplatform
bull Scopus Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp8150
1
Recommended Online ResourcesScopusA multi-disciplinary resource from Elsevier covering the Sciences Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences
Image source httpswwwelseviercomsolutionsscopuscontent
1
Recommended Online ResourcesBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia (BLSEA)bull Digital library of biodiversity literature on Southeast Asiabull Website httpblseanusedusg
1
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
OR Either of the terms may be present Used for broadening a searcheg roundworms OR nematodes
AND Both terms must be present Used for narrowing a searcheg parasites AND intestine
2
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
LINC
LINCUse if you wish to search for a specific book or journal title
Electronic Resources
My Library Account (MyLINC)For Online renewal Item reservation Closed stacks request
Loan Privileges for Graduates
Loan Entitlement
How do I Borrow a BookFAQ httplibfaqnusedusgaphpqid=79581
30 books
28 days
3 online
renewals
Services for Graduates
Services for GraduatesIntra-Library Loan Loan from other NUS Libraries eg Central Library
Inter-Library Loan Loan from other libraries outside NUS eg an Australian University
Document Delivery Services (DDS)Request journal articles book chapters or conference papers that are not available in NUS Libraries
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Searching and citingOverview of online resources for Life Sciences1
Effective search techniques2
Demo on Scopus3
Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
4
Biological amp Life Sciences Subject Guide
bull Provides a selective list of biological resources available to NUS community bull Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
1
Subscribed Online ResourcesType of Information Online ResourceMulti-disciplinary Bibliographic Databases Web of Science Scopus
Biomedical amp Life Sciences BIOSIS Previews
Animal Biology amp Taxonomic Reference Zoological RecordBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia
Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Healthcare amp Life Sciences
PubMed (MEDLINE)Embase
Experimental Protocols and Demonstration Videos
Springer Nature ExperimentsJoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)
Chemical Substance Structure Properties amp Reaction Searching
Reaxys SciFinder (registration)
Newspaper Articles Local Content Factiva Lexis-Nexis NewspaperSG
1
Online Database Guides
bull PubMed Tutorialhttpwwwnlmnihgovbsddistedpubmedtutorial
bull Embase Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp9754c95409541
bull Web of Science Training (includes BIOSIS Previews amp Zoological Record)httpclarivatelibguidescomwebofscienceplatform
bull Scopus Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp8150
1
Recommended Online ResourcesScopusA multi-disciplinary resource from Elsevier covering the Sciences Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences
Image source httpswwwelseviercomsolutionsscopuscontent
1
Recommended Online ResourcesBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia (BLSEA)bull Digital library of biodiversity literature on Southeast Asiabull Website httpblseanusedusg
1
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
OR Either of the terms may be present Used for broadening a searcheg roundworms OR nematodes
AND Both terms must be present Used for narrowing a searcheg parasites AND intestine
2
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
My Library Account (MyLINC)For Online renewal Item reservation Closed stacks request
Loan Privileges for Graduates
Loan Entitlement
How do I Borrow a BookFAQ httplibfaqnusedusgaphpqid=79581
30 books
28 days
3 online
renewals
Services for Graduates
Services for GraduatesIntra-Library Loan Loan from other NUS Libraries eg Central Library
Inter-Library Loan Loan from other libraries outside NUS eg an Australian University
Document Delivery Services (DDS)Request journal articles book chapters or conference papers that are not available in NUS Libraries
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Searching and citingOverview of online resources for Life Sciences1
Effective search techniques2
Demo on Scopus3
Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
4
Biological amp Life Sciences Subject Guide
bull Provides a selective list of biological resources available to NUS community bull Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
1
Subscribed Online ResourcesType of Information Online ResourceMulti-disciplinary Bibliographic Databases Web of Science Scopus
Biomedical amp Life Sciences BIOSIS Previews
Animal Biology amp Taxonomic Reference Zoological RecordBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia
Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Healthcare amp Life Sciences
PubMed (MEDLINE)Embase
Experimental Protocols and Demonstration Videos
Springer Nature ExperimentsJoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)
Chemical Substance Structure Properties amp Reaction Searching
Reaxys SciFinder (registration)
Newspaper Articles Local Content Factiva Lexis-Nexis NewspaperSG
1
Online Database Guides
bull PubMed Tutorialhttpwwwnlmnihgovbsddistedpubmedtutorial
bull Embase Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp9754c95409541
bull Web of Science Training (includes BIOSIS Previews amp Zoological Record)httpclarivatelibguidescomwebofscienceplatform
bull Scopus Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp8150
1
Recommended Online ResourcesScopusA multi-disciplinary resource from Elsevier covering the Sciences Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences
Image source httpswwwelseviercomsolutionsscopuscontent
1
Recommended Online ResourcesBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia (BLSEA)bull Digital library of biodiversity literature on Southeast Asiabull Website httpblseanusedusg
1
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
OR Either of the terms may be present Used for broadening a searcheg roundworms OR nematodes
AND Both terms must be present Used for narrowing a searcheg parasites AND intestine
2
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Loan Privileges for Graduates
Loan Entitlement
How do I Borrow a BookFAQ httplibfaqnusedusgaphpqid=79581
30 books
28 days
3 online
renewals
Services for Graduates
Services for GraduatesIntra-Library Loan Loan from other NUS Libraries eg Central Library
Inter-Library Loan Loan from other libraries outside NUS eg an Australian University
Document Delivery Services (DDS)Request journal articles book chapters or conference papers that are not available in NUS Libraries
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Searching and citingOverview of online resources for Life Sciences1
Effective search techniques2
Demo on Scopus3
Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
4
Biological amp Life Sciences Subject Guide
bull Provides a selective list of biological resources available to NUS community bull Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
1
Subscribed Online ResourcesType of Information Online ResourceMulti-disciplinary Bibliographic Databases Web of Science Scopus
Biomedical amp Life Sciences BIOSIS Previews
Animal Biology amp Taxonomic Reference Zoological RecordBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia
Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Healthcare amp Life Sciences
PubMed (MEDLINE)Embase
Experimental Protocols and Demonstration Videos
Springer Nature ExperimentsJoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)
Chemical Substance Structure Properties amp Reaction Searching
Reaxys SciFinder (registration)
Newspaper Articles Local Content Factiva Lexis-Nexis NewspaperSG
1
Online Database Guides
bull PubMed Tutorialhttpwwwnlmnihgovbsddistedpubmedtutorial
bull Embase Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp9754c95409541
bull Web of Science Training (includes BIOSIS Previews amp Zoological Record)httpclarivatelibguidescomwebofscienceplatform
bull Scopus Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp8150
1
Recommended Online ResourcesScopusA multi-disciplinary resource from Elsevier covering the Sciences Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences
Image source httpswwwelseviercomsolutionsscopuscontent
1
Recommended Online ResourcesBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia (BLSEA)bull Digital library of biodiversity literature on Southeast Asiabull Website httpblseanusedusg
1
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
OR Either of the terms may be present Used for broadening a searcheg roundworms OR nematodes
AND Both terms must be present Used for narrowing a searcheg parasites AND intestine
2
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Services for Graduates
Services for GraduatesIntra-Library Loan Loan from other NUS Libraries eg Central Library
Inter-Library Loan Loan from other libraries outside NUS eg an Australian University
Document Delivery Services (DDS)Request journal articles book chapters or conference papers that are not available in NUS Libraries
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Searching and citingOverview of online resources for Life Sciences1
Effective search techniques2
Demo on Scopus3
Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
4
Biological amp Life Sciences Subject Guide
bull Provides a selective list of biological resources available to NUS community bull Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
1
Subscribed Online ResourcesType of Information Online ResourceMulti-disciplinary Bibliographic Databases Web of Science Scopus
Biomedical amp Life Sciences BIOSIS Previews
Animal Biology amp Taxonomic Reference Zoological RecordBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia
Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Healthcare amp Life Sciences
PubMed (MEDLINE)Embase
Experimental Protocols and Demonstration Videos
Springer Nature ExperimentsJoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)
Chemical Substance Structure Properties amp Reaction Searching
Reaxys SciFinder (registration)
Newspaper Articles Local Content Factiva Lexis-Nexis NewspaperSG
1
Online Database Guides
bull PubMed Tutorialhttpwwwnlmnihgovbsddistedpubmedtutorial
bull Embase Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp9754c95409541
bull Web of Science Training (includes BIOSIS Previews amp Zoological Record)httpclarivatelibguidescomwebofscienceplatform
bull Scopus Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp8150
1
Recommended Online ResourcesScopusA multi-disciplinary resource from Elsevier covering the Sciences Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences
Image source httpswwwelseviercomsolutionsscopuscontent
1
Recommended Online ResourcesBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia (BLSEA)bull Digital library of biodiversity literature on Southeast Asiabull Website httpblseanusedusg
1
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
OR Either of the terms may be present Used for broadening a searcheg roundworms OR nematodes
AND Both terms must be present Used for narrowing a searcheg parasites AND intestine
2
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Services for GraduatesIntra-Library Loan Loan from other NUS Libraries eg Central Library
Inter-Library Loan Loan from other libraries outside NUS eg an Australian University
Document Delivery Services (DDS)Request journal articles book chapters or conference papers that are not available in NUS Libraries
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Searching and citingOverview of online resources for Life Sciences1
Effective search techniques2
Demo on Scopus3
Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
4
Biological amp Life Sciences Subject Guide
bull Provides a selective list of biological resources available to NUS community bull Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
1
Subscribed Online ResourcesType of Information Online ResourceMulti-disciplinary Bibliographic Databases Web of Science Scopus
Biomedical amp Life Sciences BIOSIS Previews
Animal Biology amp Taxonomic Reference Zoological RecordBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia
Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Healthcare amp Life Sciences
PubMed (MEDLINE)Embase
Experimental Protocols and Demonstration Videos
Springer Nature ExperimentsJoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)
Chemical Substance Structure Properties amp Reaction Searching
Reaxys SciFinder (registration)
Newspaper Articles Local Content Factiva Lexis-Nexis NewspaperSG
1
Online Database Guides
bull PubMed Tutorialhttpwwwnlmnihgovbsddistedpubmedtutorial
bull Embase Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp9754c95409541
bull Web of Science Training (includes BIOSIS Previews amp Zoological Record)httpclarivatelibguidescomwebofscienceplatform
bull Scopus Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp8150
1
Recommended Online ResourcesScopusA multi-disciplinary resource from Elsevier covering the Sciences Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences
Image source httpswwwelseviercomsolutionsscopuscontent
1
Recommended Online ResourcesBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia (BLSEA)bull Digital library of biodiversity literature on Southeast Asiabull Website httpblseanusedusg
1
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
OR Either of the terms may be present Used for broadening a searcheg roundworms OR nematodes
AND Both terms must be present Used for narrowing a searcheg parasites AND intestine
2
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Searching and citingOverview of online resources for Life Sciences1
Effective search techniques2
Demo on Scopus3
Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
4
Biological amp Life Sciences Subject Guide
bull Provides a selective list of biological resources available to NUS community bull Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
1
Subscribed Online ResourcesType of Information Online ResourceMulti-disciplinary Bibliographic Databases Web of Science Scopus
Biomedical amp Life Sciences BIOSIS Previews
Animal Biology amp Taxonomic Reference Zoological RecordBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia
Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Healthcare amp Life Sciences
PubMed (MEDLINE)Embase
Experimental Protocols and Demonstration Videos
Springer Nature ExperimentsJoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)
Chemical Substance Structure Properties amp Reaction Searching
Reaxys SciFinder (registration)
Newspaper Articles Local Content Factiva Lexis-Nexis NewspaperSG
1
Online Database Guides
bull PubMed Tutorialhttpwwwnlmnihgovbsddistedpubmedtutorial
bull Embase Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp9754c95409541
bull Web of Science Training (includes BIOSIS Previews amp Zoological Record)httpclarivatelibguidescomwebofscienceplatform
bull Scopus Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp8150
1
Recommended Online ResourcesScopusA multi-disciplinary resource from Elsevier covering the Sciences Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences
Image source httpswwwelseviercomsolutionsscopuscontent
1
Recommended Online ResourcesBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia (BLSEA)bull Digital library of biodiversity literature on Southeast Asiabull Website httpblseanusedusg
1
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
OR Either of the terms may be present Used for broadening a searcheg roundworms OR nematodes
AND Both terms must be present Used for narrowing a searcheg parasites AND intestine
2
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Searching and citingOverview of online resources for Life Sciences1
Effective search techniques2
Demo on Scopus3
Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
4
Biological amp Life Sciences Subject Guide
bull Provides a selective list of biological resources available to NUS community bull Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
1
Subscribed Online ResourcesType of Information Online ResourceMulti-disciplinary Bibliographic Databases Web of Science Scopus
Biomedical amp Life Sciences BIOSIS Previews
Animal Biology amp Taxonomic Reference Zoological RecordBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia
Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Healthcare amp Life Sciences
PubMed (MEDLINE)Embase
Experimental Protocols and Demonstration Videos
Springer Nature ExperimentsJoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)
Chemical Substance Structure Properties amp Reaction Searching
Reaxys SciFinder (registration)
Newspaper Articles Local Content Factiva Lexis-Nexis NewspaperSG
1
Online Database Guides
bull PubMed Tutorialhttpwwwnlmnihgovbsddistedpubmedtutorial
bull Embase Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp9754c95409541
bull Web of Science Training (includes BIOSIS Previews amp Zoological Record)httpclarivatelibguidescomwebofscienceplatform
bull Scopus Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp8150
1
Recommended Online ResourcesScopusA multi-disciplinary resource from Elsevier covering the Sciences Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences
Image source httpswwwelseviercomsolutionsscopuscontent
1
Recommended Online ResourcesBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia (BLSEA)bull Digital library of biodiversity literature on Southeast Asiabull Website httpblseanusedusg
1
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
OR Either of the terms may be present Used for broadening a searcheg roundworms OR nematodes
AND Both terms must be present Used for narrowing a searcheg parasites AND intestine
2
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Biological amp Life Sciences Subject Guide
bull Provides a selective list of biological resources available to NUS community bull Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
1
Subscribed Online ResourcesType of Information Online ResourceMulti-disciplinary Bibliographic Databases Web of Science Scopus
Biomedical amp Life Sciences BIOSIS Previews
Animal Biology amp Taxonomic Reference Zoological RecordBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia
Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Healthcare amp Life Sciences
PubMed (MEDLINE)Embase
Experimental Protocols and Demonstration Videos
Springer Nature ExperimentsJoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)
Chemical Substance Structure Properties amp Reaction Searching
Reaxys SciFinder (registration)
Newspaper Articles Local Content Factiva Lexis-Nexis NewspaperSG
1
Online Database Guides
bull PubMed Tutorialhttpwwwnlmnihgovbsddistedpubmedtutorial
bull Embase Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp9754c95409541
bull Web of Science Training (includes BIOSIS Previews amp Zoological Record)httpclarivatelibguidescomwebofscienceplatform
bull Scopus Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp8150
1
Recommended Online ResourcesScopusA multi-disciplinary resource from Elsevier covering the Sciences Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences
Image source httpswwwelseviercomsolutionsscopuscontent
1
Recommended Online ResourcesBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia (BLSEA)bull Digital library of biodiversity literature on Southeast Asiabull Website httpblseanusedusg
1
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
OR Either of the terms may be present Used for broadening a searcheg roundworms OR nematodes
AND Both terms must be present Used for narrowing a searcheg parasites AND intestine
2
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Subscribed Online ResourcesType of Information Online ResourceMulti-disciplinary Bibliographic Databases Web of Science Scopus
Biomedical amp Life Sciences BIOSIS Previews
Animal Biology amp Taxonomic Reference Zoological RecordBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia
Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Healthcare amp Life Sciences
PubMed (MEDLINE)Embase
Experimental Protocols and Demonstration Videos
Springer Nature ExperimentsJoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments)
Chemical Substance Structure Properties amp Reaction Searching
Reaxys SciFinder (registration)
Newspaper Articles Local Content Factiva Lexis-Nexis NewspaperSG
1
Online Database Guides
bull PubMed Tutorialhttpwwwnlmnihgovbsddistedpubmedtutorial
bull Embase Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp9754c95409541
bull Web of Science Training (includes BIOSIS Previews amp Zoological Record)httpclarivatelibguidescomwebofscienceplatform
bull Scopus Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp8150
1
Recommended Online ResourcesScopusA multi-disciplinary resource from Elsevier covering the Sciences Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences
Image source httpswwwelseviercomsolutionsscopuscontent
1
Recommended Online ResourcesBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia (BLSEA)bull Digital library of biodiversity literature on Southeast Asiabull Website httpblseanusedusg
1
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
OR Either of the terms may be present Used for broadening a searcheg roundworms OR nematodes
AND Both terms must be present Used for narrowing a searcheg parasites AND intestine
2
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Online Database Guides
bull PubMed Tutorialhttpwwwnlmnihgovbsddistedpubmedtutorial
bull Embase Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp9754c95409541
bull Web of Science Training (includes BIOSIS Previews amp Zoological Record)httpclarivatelibguidescomwebofscienceplatform
bull Scopus Support Centerhttphelpelseviercomappanswerslistp8150
1
Recommended Online ResourcesScopusA multi-disciplinary resource from Elsevier covering the Sciences Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences
Image source httpswwwelseviercomsolutionsscopuscontent
1
Recommended Online ResourcesBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia (BLSEA)bull Digital library of biodiversity literature on Southeast Asiabull Website httpblseanusedusg
1
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
OR Either of the terms may be present Used for broadening a searcheg roundworms OR nematodes
AND Both terms must be present Used for narrowing a searcheg parasites AND intestine
2
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Recommended Online ResourcesScopusA multi-disciplinary resource from Elsevier covering the Sciences Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences
Image source httpswwwelseviercomsolutionsscopuscontent
1
Recommended Online ResourcesBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia (BLSEA)bull Digital library of biodiversity literature on Southeast Asiabull Website httpblseanusedusg
1
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
OR Either of the terms may be present Used for broadening a searcheg roundworms OR nematodes
AND Both terms must be present Used for narrowing a searcheg parasites AND intestine
2
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Recommended Online ResourcesBiodiversity Library of Southeast Asia (BLSEA)bull Digital library of biodiversity literature on Southeast Asiabull Website httpblseanusedusg
1
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
OR Either of the terms may be present Used for broadening a searcheg roundworms OR nematodes
AND Both terms must be present Used for narrowing a searcheg parasites AND intestine
2
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
OR Either of the terms may be present Used for broadening a searcheg roundworms OR nematodes
AND Both terms must be present Used for narrowing a searcheg parasites AND intestine
2
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Effective search techniquesBoolean operators
NOT Eliminate an unwanted concept or wordeg parasites NOT flatworms
( )Group wordsphrases and specify the order in which Boolean operations occur when multiple operations are presenteg (A OR B) AND C
A OR (B AND C)
2
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Effective search techniques
Exact Search
ldquo rdquo Searches the exact phrase enclosed within the quoteseg ldquoavian influenzardquo
2
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Effective search techniquesWildcard Search
Represent any number of characters Useful for representing various forms of a termeg biol - for biology biological biologist biologists
Represent any single characterUseful for representing singularplural formseg cat - for cat cats
$Represent one character or no characters Useful for representing both British amp American spellingseg behavio$r colo$r vapo$r
2
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins Application of Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate assay for detection of bacterial endotoxins
Demo on Scopus
ScopusDatabase
Topic
Search statement
AND
limulus amoebocyte lysate OR LAL
endotoxin OR lipopolysaccharide OR LPS
3
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Reference Management Software 4
stores + organises references from
many sources
automatically formatsinserted references
according to a predefined citation style
APA 6th
MLA
Harvard
Chicago
inserts these references into a Word document
Click each icon to access the guides
EndNote Mendeley Zotero
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Mendeley Online Guide4
Website httplibguidesnusedusgbiology
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library
Insert citations into Word document
Create bibliography in Word document
Change citation style
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
iii Go back to the database where the target work(s) isare Click the Mendeley icon
i Download the Mendeley Web Importer by clicking ldquoInstall Chrome browser extensionrdquo
ii A Mendeley icon appears beside the address bar when installation is successful
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Sign in with your Mendeley
account
In the popup box select the works whose
references are to be downloaded Click ldquoSaverdquo
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (a)1
Open Mendeley Desktop Click ldquoSyncrdquo to view the downloaded references
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (b)1
AlternativelyDrag and drop downloaded PDFs (containing DOIs) in the Mendeley desktop window
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Mendeley Workflow4
Add references to Mendeley Library (c)1
Imported references may require your review at
times Click ldquoSearchrdquo to verifycomplete the
missing details
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Mendeley Workflow4
Open Word and select REFERENCES tab
Type the title author or year to search and select the work that you wish to cite
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Mendeley Workflow4
You may also search for multiple references at a time if you wish to cite
multiple sources for a single point raised
Insert citations into Word document2
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the end of the document Click ldquoInsert Bibliographyrdquo
to generate the bibliography
Create bibliography in Word document3
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Mendeley Workflow4
Select desired style from the dropdown box or click ldquoMore Styleshelliprdquo to view the
entire list of available styles
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Mendeley Workflow4
Change citation style4
To install the citation style for Raffles Bulletin of Zoology enter the URL httpcslmendeleycomstyles476141641rbz and click ldquoDownloadrdquo
In the bibliography italicise any speciesrsquo names in the title manually
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Mendeley Workflow4
Place the text cursor at the in-text citation that needs amendments
Click ldquoEdit Citationrdquo
Delete the unwanted citation(s) or edit the citation by clicking it
Change citation style4
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Mendeley Workflow4
Remove Mendeley fields
Save the present document first By clicking ldquoWithout Mendeley Fieldsrdquo field codes are removed after the
Word Document is saved as an additional plain text Document
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
OutlineUsing the Library
bull Journal Citation Reports (JCR)bull Additional Tools and Tipsbull NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives
bull NUS Libraries and Services for Graduates
Searching and citingbull Overview of online resources for Life Sciencesbull Effective search techniquesbull Demo on Scopusbull Introduction to reference management software amp Mendeley
Becoming an informed researcher
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Becoming an informed researcher
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Additional Tools and Tips2
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
bull A comprehensive and unique resource that allows you to evaluate and compare journals
bull It makes use of citation and article counts entirely from Web of Sciencereg databases
Notebull It is not possible to obtain a JCR impact factor of a journal that
is not covered in Web of Sciencereg databases
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
How frequently the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year
Source httpclarivatelibguidescomjcr
Journal Impact Factor (JIF)
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Journal Citation Reports (JCR)1
Demo
How can I use the JCR to find out what are the top-ranked journals in Biophysics
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
FAQ on setting up NUS Libraries access in Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Additional Tools and Tips2
Accessing Full-Text via Google Scholar
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Make it easy for others to find all your publications
Maintain a CVresume that includes a list of bull All your publicationsbull All institutional affiliations over the course of your career
2
Use a consistent name when publishing eg James Tiberius Kirk rarr Stick to OR1 Kirk James T Kirk JT Kirk J
Participate in Scholarly Research Communitieseg Researcher ID ORCID3
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Additional Tools and Tips2
Tips Research amp Publication
Attend publishing talksworkshops1
Use citation management software2
Find high-impact journals3
Find who has cited your articles4
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
Researcher Unbound
bull Series of workshops aimed at helping researchers discover and grasp essential skills (eg literature searching referencing and publishing research work)
bull Click here to access the workshop schedule or access the slides for past workshops
25 amp 26 September 2018LT6 Kent Ridge Campus
Visit jmpRUS_2018
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
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ScholarBankNUS
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Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
NUS Librariesrsquo Initiatives3
ScholarBankNUS
Collect preserve and showcase research output of NUS communityClick here to access
bull Enable compliance with NUS and Fundersrsquo policiesbull Safe platform for long-term storage and sharingbull Increase research visibility and impactbull Free for NUS Researchersbull Facilitate access to academic and scientific output -
anytime anywhere
Benefits of using ScholarbankNUS
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Itrsquos Quiz TimePlease access the quiz httpsbsocrativecomloginstudentEnter the Room Name ldquoSCLIBrdquo to play
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
Thank you Please access the survey httpbitlybio_grad_21aug18
Mak Jie Yingjieyingmaknusedusg
Science Librarysclibnusedusg
