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Hello and welcome to the Computer Science Research Guide! This guide is designed to help you begin your research journey by connecting you with key resources available through the University of Miami Libraries and beyond. Use the tabs to explore specific topics, tools, and strategies that will support your academic and professional work in computer science. Throughout the guide, you’ll find sections labeled “Diverse Voices,” which highlight the contributions of individuals from historically underrepresented groups in STEM and provide resources that address the ongoing challenges of diversity and inclusion in the field. 

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Different Article Types

Peer-reviewed: Procedure where scholarly work is evaluated by experts of the same discipline against a set of criteria to ensure that it meets certain standards necessary for publication.

Preprint: A version of a scientific manuscript posted on a public server prior to peer review. 

Scholarly: Written by academics and other experts and contributes to knowledge in a particular subject by sharing new research findings, theories, analyses, insights, news, or summaries of current knowledge.

Databases

Library Catalog

Resource not in the UM Catalog?

Diverse Voices

 List of databases to search for articles or authors.

500 Queer Scientists
A visibility campaign for LGBTQ+ people and their allies working in STEM and STEM-supporting jobs — a group that collectively represents a powerful force of scientific progress and discovery. 1,926 stories and counting....

Cite Black Authors
Database that seeks to enhance recognition and citation of black academic voices.

Diverse Sources
Search this database of experts to include more underrepresented voices and perspectives in your science, health and environment work on deadline.

Gage
A resource for journalists, educators, policy makers and others seeking the expertise of women and gender diverse STEMM professionals.

References

Bullock, A., Jennings, C., & Timbrell, N. (2019). Peer review. In A dictionary of publishing. Oxford University Press.

Libraries, U. of T. (2015, November 5). What counts as a scholarly source? https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/faq/what-counts-scholarly-source

Preprints. (n.d.). PLOS. Retrieved August 9, 2022, from https://plos.org/open-science/preprints/

eBooks

eReferences

What is a dissertation or thesis?

Dissertation: A lengthy, formal written treatise or thesis, especially an account of scholarly investigation or original research on a specialized topic, submitted to a university in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Ph.D. degree (for most United States universities).​

Thesis: A proposition advanced and defended in a formal disputation, especially by a candidate in partial fulfillment of university requirements for a master's degree (for most United States universities).

Dissertations/Thesis

Library Catalog

Resource not in the UM Catalog?

UM Scholarly Repository

Scholarship@Miami

Selected research and scholarly works prepared by UM faculty, students, and staff.

References

Reitz, J. (2013, January 10). About ODLIS. In ODLIS About. Retrieved August 19, 2022, from http://products.abc-clio.com/ODLIS/odlis_about

Podcasts

Videos

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  • @Computerworld 
    Computerworld focuses on empowering enterprise users and their managers, helping them create business advantage by skillfully exploiting today's abundantly powerful web, mobile, and desktop applications.

  • @SciRobotics
    Official Twitter account of the journal Science Robotics. 

Diverse Voices

@BlackWomenSTEM
An online community for self-identified Black women in STEM.

@LGBTSTEM
Improving LGBTQ+ visibility in STEM.

@VanguardSTEM
Encouraging conversations between emerging & established women of color in STEM.

Related Guide: Data Management and DMPs

Data

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Jenna Courtade
Research Data Management Librarian
Email: jmc525@miami.edu

Timothy Norris
Data Scientist
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Call: 305.284.2826

Cameron Riopelle
Director of Research Data & Open Scholarship
Email: criopelle@miami.edu
Call: 305.284.3257

Definitions

Conference Paper: An original paper at a formal gathering of peers which may be subsequently published in its proceedings.

Conference Proceeding: The published record of a conference, congress, symposium, or other meeting sponsored by a society or association.

Gray/Grey Literature: Documentary material in print and electronic formats, such as reports, preprints, internal documents, memoranda, newsletters, market surveys, theses, dissertations, conference proceedings, technical specifications, standards, or trade literature.

Conference Proceedings

References

Reitz, J. (2013, January 10). About ODLIS. In ODLIS About. Retrieved August 19, 2022, from http://products.abc-clio.com/ODLIS/odlis_about