BIOL 448 Principles of Neurobiology: Start Your Research

This guide will help you find research articles, use library databases, and cite your sources for neurobiology research. Follow the steps below to start your research effectively!

📌 Step 1: Define Your Research Topic

• Break your topic into key concepts (e.g., neuroplasticity AND learning).
• Use Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) to refine your searches.
• Try Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) for better results in PubMed.

🔗 Use MeSH to Improve Your Search

📚 Step 2: Find Scholarly Articles

Use these top databases to locate peer-reviewed articles in neurobiology:

• PubMed - Biomedical & Life Sciences Research
• Web of Science - Citation-based academic research
• ScienceDirect - Full-text Scientific Journal Articles

💡 Need more databases? Explore the Articles & Journals Page of this guide

🎯 Step 3: Improve Your Search Strategy

• Use advanced search filters in databases like PubMed & Web of Science.
• Expand your search with synonyms: (neuronal signaling OR neurotransmission).
• Check out Search Strategies for examples and tips in the Articles & Journals page of this guide.

✍️ Step 4: Cite Your Sources

• Use APA, AMA, or other citation styles for your research.
• Try citation tools like EndNote or Zotero.
• Learn more at the Cite Your Sources page of this guide.

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