UVM Libraries Research Guides: Intro Tutorials for Engineers: ACRL PRIMO

ACRL PRIMO

The work "Intro Tutorials for Engineers" has been accepted into the American Libraries Association (ALA) / Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Instruction Section’s Peer-Reviewed Instructional Materials Online (PRIMO) project, and added to the PRIMO database.

Acknowledgements: These tutorials were substantially improved by feedback from Scott Schaffer, Dustin Rand, John Lens, Jennifer Cong Yan Zhao, Lindsey Rae, Zachary Painter, and Bernadette Ewen.

Engineering tutorials

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Intro to Journals and Conference Papers for Engineers
In this guide, you will learn about journals and conference papers. These types of research literature are important for sharing information about new knowledge and innovation in the field of engineering. Note: elements of this tutorial are accessible only to UVM affiliates.
Intro to Technical Reports for Engineers
In this guide, you will learn about technical reports, a valuable source of information about current and recent engineering projects. Note: this tutorial will open a 2nd window in your browser. Follow the directions carefully!
Intro to Patents for Engineers
In this guide, you will learn about patents, an important source of technical, commercial and legal information about devices and systems. Note: this tutorial will open a 2nd window in your browser. Follow the directions carefully!
Intro to Standards for Engineers
In this guide, you will learn about standards, an important type of documentation used in engineering research and professional practice. Note: elements of this tutorial are accessible only to UVM affiliates.