Resources for Chem105 The World of Chemistry

These resources were prepared and selected by Deb Peoples, Chemistry Department Librarian Liaison, to support the Chem150 The World of Chemistry.

Citing Sources - ACS Style
This guide briefly describes the citation style used by chemists and provides links to further resources about the style.

Checklist for Evaluating Web Pages
Use this checklist to evaluate web pages.  Issues of accuracy, authority, objectivity, currency, and coverage are  important when determining the usefulness of an information source.

Evaluating Popular Science in the Media
Sometimes it is difficult to tell what is good science and what is junk science.  These suggestions may help.

The Flow of Information
This brief tutorial describes the "life cycle" of information.