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Find Articles
Use these selected databases to find articles on your topic:
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arXivOpen access e-prints in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Quantitative Biology, Quantitative Finance, and Statistics. ArXiv is maintained and operated by the Cornell University Library with guidance from the arXiv Scientific Advisory Board and the arXiv Member Advisory Board, and with the help of numerous subject moderators.
Books, Ebooks, Music, & Movies
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WorldCatA global and comprehensive catalog of library holdings. Search WorldCat for materials that are not available at Fairfield.
Background Sources
Multidisciplinary encyclopedias:
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Credo Reference Academic CoreA comprehensive collection of subject encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and reference handbooks. Also included are short reference videos and high-resolution images. Useful background information source.
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Britannica AcademicProvides access to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, an interactive world atlas, a world data analyst tool, images, timelines, videos, and primary sources.
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Oxford Reference Online: PremiumA comprehensive collection of scholarly encyclopedias and dictionaries published by Oxford University Press. A useful background information source for starting your research. Simultaneous user limit: 5.
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The Princeton Companion to Mathematics
Call Number: Online & Stacks Upper Level QA11.2 .P745 2008ISBN: 9780691118802Publication Date: 2008 -
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World of Mathematics
Call Number: Online & Reference Main Level QA5 .W67 2001ISBN: 0787636525Publication Date: 2001
Additional Online Resources
These websites have been evaluated by librarians (that's a good thing) for your use in an academic setting. However, any website can be changed without notice, so be sure to evaluate every site you use.
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Fairfield University Math CenterLocated on the Main Floor of the DiMenna-Nyselius Library, the Math Center is a place where students can get free tutoring for their core math classes. These half-hour tutoring appointments are FREE, but require an appointment.
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Khan Academy Math ResourcesKhan Academy is a non-profit educational organization created in 2006 by educator Salman Khan with a goal of creating a set of online tools that help educate students. The organization produces short lessons in the form of YouTube videos. Great for basic refreshers on a variety of divisions of mathematics.
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Wolfram MathWorldAn extensive mathematical resource, provided as a free service to the world's mathematics and internet communities as part of a commitment to education and educational outreach by Wolfram Research.
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Mathematical Sciences Digital LibraryFrom the Mathematical Association of America. Provides several resources for learning and mathematical research, as well as classroom materials.
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NIST Digital Library of Mathematical FunctionsFrom the National Institute of Standards & Technology. A digital companion to the NIST Handbook of Mathematical Functions, which provides comprehensive information on hundreds of mathematical functions.
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American Institute of MathematicsProvides links to information regarding conferences, grants, math problems and resources.
Resources for Presenting Research
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Listen. Write. Present: The Elements for Communicating Science and Technology
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9780300176278Publication Date: 2012 -
How to Write and Present Technical Information, 4th Edition
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 1440855056Publication Date: 2017 -
Teaching Students to Communicate Mathematically
Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781416625599Publication Date: 2018Look at Chapter 4: Writing About Math, in particular
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MAA Mathematical CommunicationCreated by the Mathematical Association of American, Mathematical Communication is a developing collection of resources for engaging students in writing and speaking about mathematics, whether for the purpose of learning mathematics or of learning to communicate as mathematicians.
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MAA Examples of Outstanding Student PostersNeed to create a poster to present your research? Look here for some design inspiration.
Citations & Support
Citing Your Sources
The links below point to brief informational guides for creating accurate citations. For more complete information, consult the original books at the library (see call numbers below) or contact a librarian.
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Ref. Z 253.U69 2017
Questions about Citations? Save time, ask a Librarian!
Citation Management Tool
RefWorks is a tool that will help you manage the resources you use for your research, and create citations and bibliographies when you write your papers. The RefWorks User Guide will help you set up your RefWorks account and get started using it.
The Writing Center
The Writing Center, located in the lower level of the DiMenna-Nyselius library, will help you with your writing. Tutors will work with you to improve essays, research papers, oral presentations, and more!
Schedule an appointment online or contact them by e-mail at writingcenter@fairfield.edu.
