Health Science

This library research guide offers some of the key databases, book catalogs, journals, and more for the disciplines of Health Science.

Citing and Writing

Allied Health Science Citation Styles

If your instructor does not recommend following the style of a specific journal, use the CSE manual and choose one of the basic styles, which are based on APA, Chicago or NLM.

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th Edition
Call Number: REF 150.149 Am35
ISBN: 9781433832161
Publication Date: 2020
You can find the APA Manual in the Reference section on the first floor of the Library. You can also borrow a copy for two hours from the Textbook collection at the circulation desk.

APA Style Guide (SMC Library Handout)

Scientific Style and Format
ISBN: 9780226116495
Publication Date: 2014
AMA Manual of Style
Call Number: Ref 808.0666 Am35
ISBN: 9780195176339
Publication Date: 2007
Citing Medicine: The NLM Style Guide for Authors, Editors, and Publishers by National Library of Medicine
Publication Date: 2007
The Chicago Manual of Style
ISBN: 9780226287058
Publication Date: 2017

Scientific Writing and Presentations

The Art of Scientific Writing
Call Number: Ref 808.0665 E32
Doing Science: Design, Analysis, and Communication of Scientific Research
Call Number: 507.2 V238a
Using the Biological Literature by Diane C. Schmidt
Call Number: ONLINE & REF 574.016 Sch52
ISBN: 9781466558571
Publication Date: 2014

Writing Center

Having trouble putting it all together? The SMC Center for Writing Across the Curriculum (CWAC) offers peer-to-peer advising sessions.

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