Below are resources designed to support MEC3203 Assignment 1 and 2 research: Using the ASM Handbooks Online Using the ASM Handbooks Online Finding more handbooks Trade magazine articles When to use scholarly journal articles Finding scholarly journal articles Find a full-text link to the article Finding books Finding DVDs Evaluating the quality of information Picture by Paul Fiel If you need help, contact the Faculty Librarian, your campus library or Off- Campus Servicescontact

To access databases: To access the online databases and the ASM Handbooks online, follow these instructions: From the Library’s home page: Select Select your discipline from Subject menu Select required database/resource (eg. ASM Handbooks Online) Select to enter the database/online resource Back home

Using the ASM Handbooks Online Published by the highly regarded American Society of Metals and used by engineers all over the world Remember the instructions that show how to get to the databaseinstructions DemonstrationDemonstration covering keyword searching and browsing – both are skills needed to use the database effectively Back home

Finding trade journals Trade journals are an ideal source when you are seeking information about innovations in practice, government policies that have industry implications, workshops and conferences to help you stay up-to-date, advertisements for new products, economic news affecting industry, job advertisements and other very practical information The Library’s home page has changed since this search demonstration was produced but the actual database searching demonstration is up-to-date Remember the instructions that show you how to get to the databaseinstructions Save yourself time and stress - prepare before you searchprepare before you search DemonstrationDemonstration: We find articles in trade journals/magazines that discuss the use of composite polymers Back home

When to use scholarly/academic journal articles Academic/scholarly journals are used by engineers to communicate with each other Engineers who lead the profession in innovative practice or research are particularly important contributors As a result, their use can help you stay at the forefront of the profession – helping your practice remain relevant, innovative and cost effective Great source of information about the development of engineering as a profession, both historically and contemporarily Many academic journals are peer reviewed To find scholarly/academic journal articles Back home

Finding scholarly/academic journal articles Remember the instructions that show you how to get to the databaseinstructions Save yourself time and stress - prepare before you searchprepare before you search DemonstrationDemonstration: We find academic/scholarly journal articles dealing with fatigue in aluminium welds (the actual search is up-to-date) Other good databases for Assignments 1 and 2 are: American Society of Mechanical Engineers Journals ScienceDirect Compendex – has a small number of full-text links in Compendex but you will find some of the articles in full-text elsewhere – here’s how Compendexhere’s how Back home

Prepare before you search Taking some time to prepare before you search pays off with less stress and better search results Consider these seven search principles: 1.Analyse your information needs so you know exactly what you are looking for 2.Choose the most appropriate source/database 3.Identify the search terms (keywords) and write them down 4.Familiarise yourself with the search screen 5.Use the search option that lets you break down your search strategy 6.Scan the abstracts or full-text for additional search terms 7.Review your search results to ensure that all of your information needs are met Back home