*Engineering (Basic)
Encyclopedias
The more you know about a topic, the better you'll be able to research it. You'll know the appropriate terminology to use in the search, thereby retrieving more articles specifically on your topic and you'll recognize when an article meets your needs even if author doesn't describe the topic in the same way you do.
So, when starting to research an engineering topic, use one or more of these resources to get a summary of the topic and find out more about it.
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Britannica Academic
Includes the complete encyclopedia, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, world atlas, timelines, "This Day in History," and world data analysis, with articles, illustrations, definitions, and curated links reviewed by Britannica editors. Includes AI assistant ASK Britannica.
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Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS)
An extensive online resource offering peer-reviewed articles across diverse disciplines, focusing on sustainable development and the Earth's life support systems.
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Encyclopedia of Medical Devices & IntrumentationNoble Library 1st Floor, Reference R856.A3 E53 2006
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Knovel
Access thousands of engineering, technology, and science reference works, including data searching tools, a periodic table, unit converters, and interactive equations for research and problem-solving.
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WikipediaBe careful! your professor may not allow you to cite this! The bibliography at the end of the article is usually a great resource for more acceptable sources of information.
Dictionaries
As you are doing your research, you may come across terms with which you're unfamiliar - these dictionaries will help: