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Health & Fitness Science: Medical Reference

Reference...Huh?

Your INSTRUCTOR wants quality. Don't cite a bunch of random Google results for your paper, project, or presentation!

When you need an overview of a medical topic or specific facts about something, turn to these online library reference resources.

Think of these reference sources as teacher-approved versions of Wikipedia. They are the kinds of top quality resources that your instructors will appreciate!

Database Reference Sources

Image result for ProQuest Social Science JournalsThe Proquest Social Science Journal database offers indexing and full text for hundreds of academic journals, providing extensive coverage across a wide range of social science disciplines including anthropology, criminology, economics, education, political science, psychology, social work and sociology.

HomeNC Health Info has an established history of meeting the health information needs and interests of English and Spanish speaking North Carolinians and is maintained by librarians statewide who volunteer their time and expertise to select the best information sources for you. 

Image result for proquest science journalsWith coverage dating back to 1986, ProQuest Science Journals features over 1,600 titles—with more than 1,270 available in full text. In full-text format, researchers have access to all the charts, diagrams, graphs, tables, photos, and other graphical elements so vital to scientific and technical literature.

Image result for science in contextScience in Context is an engaging online resource providing contextual information on hundreds of today's most significant science topics. By integrating authoritative, curriculum-aligned reference content with headlines and videos, Science in Context draws students into the subject matter, showing how scientific disciplines relate to real-world issues, from weather patterns to obesity. 

Image result for a.d.a.m interactive anatomyA.D.A.M. is one of the most comprehensive online interactive anatomy teaching resource for your Anatomy and Physiology courses with over 3,000 illustrations, 3D images, Curriculum Builder and more.

 

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