As you are learning new experimental techniques and considering new topics for future research (for instance, for developing a research proposal), it is helpful to start with sources written as introductions to the techniques or topics. Reading these will help you:
See below for some ways to find this type of information.
These textbooks may be especially helpful.
Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds
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The Organic Chem Lab Survival Manual
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Advanced Practical Organic Chemistry
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These other helpful textbooks can be found in the science library as well.
Find more reference sources in Tripod by combining your search words with "encyclopedia" or "handbook" or "dictionary".
e.g. chemistry AND handbook
Choose "Books + Media" to eliminate journal articles.
Not finding what you need? See below to find books outside the TriCo.
Use WorldCat to find books in libraries all over the country! If you find a book not owned by the TriCo, you can request to borrow it from another institution using Interlibrary Loan.
