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Guides to Citing Maps and Atlases

There are a number of citation styles, and some address maps and atlases within the style guides. Here are a few guides that are specific to maps and atlases that might be used in combination.

McMaster’s University Guide to Citing Maps & Atlases
Gives descriptions and examples of how to cite maps, atlases and other cartographic materials.
North Carolina State University Guide to Citing Maps & Atlases
Describes how to cite maps, atlases, and other cartographic materials with examples, from North Carolina State University.
Ohio Wesleyan University Guide to Citing Maps
Gives descriptions and examples of ways to cite many maps and atlases both in print and online. Discusses ways to distinguish between dynamic, static, and real time online material and how to cite it.

Research Databases

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Search for articles in all areas of environmental sciences including ecology, natural resources, geography and more.
Topics covered include: agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, natural resources, marine & freshwater science, geography, pollution & waste management, environmental technology, environmental law, public policy, urban planning and more.
PubMed (MEDLINE) This link opens in a new window
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PubMed provides free, worldwide access to 35 million citations in all areas of the life sciences including but not limited to: medicine, nursing, biological sciences, veterinary medicine, dentistry, and much more. Accessing PubMed through this URL will provide links to online, full-text articles available through Kent State University Libraries subscriptions.

Web of Science Core Collection
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Provides access to three multidisciplinary databases covering selected journal literature and conference proceedings in the areas of the arts and humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Updated weekly.

GIS Software

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ArcGIS Online
ArcGIS Online, only for the KSU community (part of the ESRI site license) is an online mapping tool that utilizes ESRI data and maps. Layers can be downloaded or uploaded to use in a fuller GIS and maps created here can be linked so that others can view them. Collaborative projects can also be uploaded to ArcGIS Online. Please use the Request software tab to request a log in.
Business Analyst Online
Business Analyst, only for the KSU community (part of the ESRI site license) market research mapping and reports, access to some data sets restricted to license agreement teaching use only. Online access requires ESRI free account from on campus. Also integrates with ArcGIS desktop. Please use the Request Software link to request a login.
Community Analyst Online
Community Analyst, only for the KSU community (part of the ESRI site license). Community demographic and market information, mapping and reports. Requires ESRI free account from on campus.
Open Source Geospatial Foundation
This Open Source Geospatial Foundation has links to open source GIS software and resources that may better meet your needs.

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