Mechanical Engineering FYP Guide

Encyclopedias and Handbooks can help you find and develop a research topic by providing background information, facts, statistics, dates and other general information on most topics. 

Recommended Library Databases:

• Knovel contains high-quality reference material that covers all major scientific disciplines. 
• Access Engineering provides access to engineering reference material covering various engineering topics

Books can provide a very comprehensive view of a topic, e.g. Robotics in medicine

Search the UL catalog to find books, thesis, DVDs, maps and more.

• Start with a keyword search to find a book on your topic
• When you find a good title, follow the subject headings for more books on the topic

TIPS:

• Take note of the location of the book (Engineering, Jafet, Medical, Science)
• Take note of the call number this is how you will locate the book on the shelf.
• Take note of the current status: If there is a due date listed instead of "available" that means the book is checked out to another person.  But you can request the book back.

Recommended E-Book databases:

• Knovel
• Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Springer Books