Facts On File Announces Exciting New Updates for Science Online
Following the recent redesign and update of Science Online, Facts On File is pleased to share new improvements.
“These new updates to Science Online reflect our commitment to stay at the cutting edge of science education and to continue to find new and innovative ways to package our curriculum-based content,” said Nicole Bowen, Facts On File’s Director of Electronic Publishing. “Our science database has become an even more current and interactive tool for students and researchers.”
New Features on Science Online
New Features Include:
“Science in the News”
Science Online will now be kept current with regularly updated science news stories. Three headlines of top stories will be featured on the home page under the “Science in the News” heading. More news stories are available through the “All Recent News” link. It takes users to a longer list of current science headlines. The list is organized by category for easy browsing. The stories cover many scientific disciplines, from agricultural research to nanotechnology and weather science.
Flash Animations
In addition, the “Focus On” feature on the home page now examines the cell through animations. These animations allow students to visually explore topics such as mitosis, meiosis, membrane transport, and synapses. Animations are searchable and appear in the “All Results” and “Diagrams & Images” search tabs.
A Wealth of New Content
- More Experiments, More Color: First, we added new experiments across many subjects. Each one includes a visually appealing, full-color PDF.
- New and Updated Color Diagrams and Illustrations: Next, more than 1,100 new color diagrams and illustrations have been added. In many cases, the color illustrations have been embedded in the text of the entries.
- New Entries: At last, we added many new entries from well-known Facts On File and Chelsea House science books.
Record URLs
In addition, entries now feature record URL links at the bottom of the page. These “persistent” links are useful tools. They always point to the same record. Users can easily return to or reference specific entries in the database. For example, teachers can use these links to guide students to specific essays, diagrams, or experiments.
Record Citations
Lastly, we’ve added record citations, which now follow the current Chicago Manual of Style. They include record URLs and access dates. A “How to Cite” link at the bottom of the page explains how to use citations and also provides examples of MLA style.
