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1. Setup of a reference manager [AKA a Citation Manager]
For scientific publishing you will need reference manager software that is a repository of references and allows inserting them into text, formatting according to journal instructions. Reference manager programs include proprietary ones such as Endnote, and free software such as Zotero. I recommend you use Mendeley, which is the one I use. It allows sharing and searching, its basic plan is free, and it can be accessed both
locally and in the cloud.
If you already have a reference manage then you don’t need to install another. If you don’t have one, then install one- I recommend Mendeley (www.mendeley.com). We will go over the details in class. Besides being a reference manager, Mendeley also allows you to search for articles, authors, and groups. To document your setup of the library, you can do either of the following:
1) “interact” with me on Mendeley (share, follow, etc.)
2) post within your blog post a screenshot of your library showing that you have at least 3 articles in it already.
More about Citation Management Software
2. Setup of a library search consultation
NU library has a large number of resources for research. Set up a consultation with the library (see Library website or contact refdesk@nu.edu) to help with your research. Email confirmation is a proof that you have done so. When you contact them please let them know that this is a class assignment for this course. Remember to include your topic along with the day/time you want to meet with a librarian.
Library Consultation Request Form
3. Blog posting (20p).
Your posting will be at least 750 words and will:
You do NOT need to make a decision at this point about your gene choice! The idea is to reflect and receive advice from your peers (and me). In real science life you will be often ask to write a grant, project etc. proposal. At that stage it is critical that you do a thorough background research. I wrote 2 blog postings about it when teaching a similar class but at the graduate level:
So what are you looking for? The molecular biology-themed goal of this project is that you work all your way down a gene from function to structure, and apply those concepts we have learned in class to a gene of your interest.
Some of you may have a gene/gene family in mind already. hox, notch, hedgehog are great candidates if you are interested in development. There are also many “classic” Drosophila genes that were important in early molecular genetics. However, if you are not familiar with Drosophila, one approach could be to search for a gene with a human homologue that is important for human diseases. Here is a good
starting point:
Due Sunday 5/25/2014
Need help navigating the world of ciation management software? Take a look at the video overview below then use the tabs across the top of the page to learn a little more about four of the most popular options.
Link to Citation Management Software Guide http://nu.libguides.com/cms
The following Sample searches are general and not specific to species, genes or related characteristics. Searches can be modified to locate additional published research.
General Databases:
Subject Databases:
Peer-reviewed (refereed) articles are certified by experts in the field before they are accepted for publication.
Brief Glossary:
Academic: Refers to the audience of a publication
Scholarly: Refers to the audience of a publication
Refereed: Articles are monitored before publication
Peer-Review: "Blind review" by scholars and experts
Search tips:
Example: Subjects: Drosophila melanogaster genetics; Heterozygote; Sex Chromosome Aberrations; X Chromosome; Female
Need to Find Full Text? See the Finding Full Text Guide: http://nu.libguides.com/fulltext or use the Online Journal List,
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