MSE 601: Graduate Student Resources

You will need a copy of the MSE 601 Library Session - Worksheet (Google Doc) to complete in-class tasks. There are two versions of the handout below. Choose either the EndNote or Zotero version depending on whichever citation manager you will be working using:

• If you would like to take notes within a copy of the Worksheet, make a copy for yourself
• If you prefer to simply use the Worksheet to guide your work in-class, simply link to the document

EndNote version - MSE 601 Library Session - Worksheet

Zotero version - MSE 601 Library Session - Worksheet

In this task you will investigate one of the following databases, then share your insights with the class. You may work with others in the class.

1. You will need go to the Library's website (https://boisestate.edu/library) and find one of the 4 following databases to search. If you need a refresher on how to find the databases see the instructions below:
   1. Web of Science
   2. Inspec
   3. Google Scholar
   4. PubMed
2. Use the following search in your investigation: nanoparticle* AND cancer
3. Follow the instructions on the MSE 601 Worksheet. If you'd like to take notes, make sure you make a copy of the worksheet
4. Finish Task 1 by Sharing a tip with future graduate students

In this exercise, you will do the tasks by yourself. You will learn how to export citations into from the Web of Science (WOS) and Inspec databases, and how to import  the citations into an EndNote folder group.

EndNote Online Access Tips

• For this exercise, you will need to have an account in EndNote
  • If you have not yet "Registered" for EndNote, follow the instructions on the Welcome page of this guide under "Pre-Class Activities" by registering through the Web of Science (WOS) database
  • Registering through the WOS gives you access to more citation styles and capabilities than if you register by going directly to EndNote
• Once you have an EndNote account, you may experience fewer problems with EndNote if you log in directly via EndNote (www.myendnoteweb.com), rather than logging into WOS first
• Accessing From Off campus? If you first log into my.boisestate.edu, you will be prompted to authenticate with your Bronco ID and Password and you won't be prompted to login as often when you search Library databases