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BIOL 2421 Microbiology for Science Majors (SE)

Resources for the Microbiology Unknown assignment, plus general microbiology study materials.

The websites listed below are not TCC resources, but they are credible sources of information for microbiology. When you are using non-library resources, make sure you evaluate them thoroughly for quality. 

How to Search for Science Information on the Web

Finding science information through a Google search can be tricky and time consuming. Many websites are low-quality, full of ads, and/or plagiarize information from elsewhere. Some websites contain false information or try to sell you products you do not need. One of the best and easiest ways to find high-quality information for your class assignments is to stick with using websites from federal science agencies or colleges and universities. These sites are written by experts and contain verified information. Add the command site:gov or site:edu to your Google search to narrow your search results down to just these websites. 

For example:

  • e. coli site:gov will find information about measles on government websites
  • e. coli site:edu will find information on academic institution websites