Geosciences

This guide provides information on a broad range of topics in geosciences and resources to help you do research.  Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need help with your research -- just drop by my office, email me, or we can chat online. 

If you are having trouble getting started, try reading a few articles from the listed sources. Look for major concepts and words or phrases that are repeated in the article, as well as references cited that can help you spot credible sources for your topic.

Here are some resources to help you choose an interesting geoscience research topic:

• Video Tutorial: Picking a Research Topic (USC Libraries)

Survey scholarship research in the geosciences:

Access to free and open access textbooks in geosciences:

Selected resources for students to learn about geoscience concepts:

These references offer a great way to get an overview of topics in different areas of study in geosciences before conducting more in-depth research. Suggested sources may be included to help with further research.

General Reference:

Geospatial Science:

Human Geography:

Physical Geography:

More Specialized References: