3.091: Introduction to Solid State Chemistry, 2007

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• Introduction to the MIT Libraries (2:47)
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• The Scientific Paper (2:58)
• Primary and Secondary Sources
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• Database Search Tips
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  • Part 2: Boolean Operators (4:06)
  • Part 3: Truncation (1:47)
  • Part 4: Subject Headings(4:39)
  • Part 5: Fields and Limits (3:58)
• Introduction to Compendex and Inspec (3:37)

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