Getting Started - Writing in the Biological Sciences - Oakland Campus

Welcome!

This guide is intended to help students with library research and writing assignments for BIOSC 1010 – Communication in the Biological Sciences classes. It provides general information about the scientific literature and points to resources for finding journal articles and for properly crediting the articles you use for your paper.

Follow the tabs above for more information on each topic.

If you have questions about using any of these resources or aren't finding what you need, don't hesitate to contact us at Langley Library or contact the Langley librarian directly.

Library Web Site

Use the links below to access information from and about the University Library System (ULS).

ULS Web Site
This page is your starting point for access to research databases, electronic journals, the library catalog, and information about University Library System (ULS) services.
Biological Sciences Databases
This contains a listing of research databases that focus on biologically oriented information, along with a list of other relevant and multidisciplinary databases.
Langley Library Webpage
Langley Library is located in 217 Langley Hall. Ask for assistance at the Langley Library service desk, or contact us by telephone or email.
Library Hours
Check here for current library hours for the University of Pittsburgh libraries.