Engineering Guide to Research

Welcome to this guide to doing research in engineering. You can browse the different pages to find out how to search for journal articles, academic books, standards, and patents.

What is the difference between search and research? Watch the video to find out! (2:36)

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Not finding what you need here? There are lots of ways to get help.

• Explore more library tools, guides, and videos on the Research Help page
• Use our Ask a Librarian virtual reference service to get research assistance through live chat or text
• Schedule a research consultation with a subject specialist.
• Email Katie Harding, Engineering Librarian at kharding@mcmaster.ca