Keeping Up with Research
- Join Online Research Communities
- Review Conference Proceedings
- Review Online Research Summaries such as Current Contents and Science Watch
- Subscribe to Database Alerts
- Subscribe to RSS Feeds
- Subscribe to Table of Contents (TOC) Alerts
- Use Citation/Reference Management Tools (RefWorks, EndNote, etc.)
- Monitor Websites of Peers and Competitors
ASEE Scholarships & Fellowships
General Writing Guidelines
- Chicago guide to Writing about NumbersPrint: Tisch Book Stacks T11 .M485 2004
- Guide to Writing as an EngineerPrint: Tisch Book Stacks T11 .B396 1997
- Handbook of Writing for the Mathematical SciencesPrint: Tisch Book Stacks QA42 .H54 1998
- How to Write and Publish Engineering Papers and ReportsPrint: Tisch Book Stacks S1T11 .M418 1986
- MIT Guide to Science and Engineering CommunicationPrint: Tisch Reference Q223 .P33
- Scientific Papers and PresentationsPrint: Tisch Book Stacks T11 .D324 2005
Selected Citation Styles for Engineering
In engineering, technology, and allied disciplines, many citation styles are used in research and professional writing. Nearly every major journal has its own unique style. If you are not assigned a specific style to use, one approach is to select one of the top journals in your field and see what its specifications are. Below are sources for widely-used styles. Other information can be found on publishers' own websites (usually under a link about authors' submissions) and in the output style sections of RefWorks and EndNote.
- ACS Style Guide: Effective Communication of Scientific InformationPrint: Tisch Book Stacks QD8.5 .A25 2006
From the American Chemical Society (ACS), a major style used in chemistry-related disciplines. Citation examples are available from the Williams College website. - Scientific Style and Format: The CSE Manual for Authors, Editors, and PublishersPrint: Tisch Reference T11.S386 2006
From the Council of Science Editors, authoritative guidelines for scientific disciplines. - Citing Medicine: The NLM Style Guide for Authors, Editors, and PublishersFrom the National Library of Medicine (NLM), major style for writing in medicine and the health sciences.
- IEEE Style ManualFrom IEEE, leading association in electrical and computer engineering, part of its Author Digital Tool Box.
Reference Citation Tools
- Citing SourcesGeneral information on citing sources, including information on key styles in science, engineering, and technology.
- EndNotePowerful, highly customizable bibliographic software for handling large research and writing projects. Tufts affiliates can arrange for installations on their personal computers. Also syncs with an online version.
- Bibliographic Tool Comparison MatrixComparison of EndNote, RefWorks, and Zotero.
Journal Citation Factors
Writing Aids
- Acronyms, Initialisms and Abbreviations DictionaryPrint: Tisch Reference Desk P365 .A28
- TeX Sources and UtilitiesFrom University of Pennsylvania, a gateway to resources related to TeX and LaTeX, the major typesetting tools used in publishing with mathematical notation.
Thesis Submittal Guidelines
The following are general guidelines for the formatting and submission of undergraduate and graduate theses at Tufts. Make sure to contact your department chair for any departmental specific requirements.
Examples of theses submitted by Tufts Engineering students are available through the Catalog (use the Advanced Search screen to restrict your search to Tufts Theses/Dissertations) and the Dissertations & Theses @ Tufts University database.
Research Support
Tufts University Sources
- Office for Technology Licensing and Industry Collaboration (OTL&IC)
- Office of Research Administration (ORA)
Other Sources
- Community of Science (COS)
- ResearchResearch (available on-campus only)
