ENGLISH 202C: TECHNICAL WRITING
Internet Resource Guide
A Collection of Online Guide
Penn State Petroleum and Natural Gas Majors
Candace Emanuel
January 21, 2015
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Table of Contents
Preface…………………………………………………………………………………………………3
Internet Resource Guide…………………………………………....…………………………4
Technical Databases……………………………………………………………………….4
Scholarly Journals………………………………………...…………………………………5
Professional Organizations………………………………..…………………………….6
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Preface
Contents:
This guide is a compilation of the invaluable online resources for
petroleum and natural gas majors. Undergraduate and Students
pursuing their masters will be able to use these resources for research
and to access technical information. These resources offer
professional information about the field of chemistry. The resources
that are featured are technical databases, scholarly journals, and
professional organizations.
Audience:
This Internet resource guide was created for senior level and masters
level petroleum engineering majors at Penn State University. Many of
the resources have technical information that underclassman may not
understand the extent of the documents. Also, it might not be current
to the student’s studies. Students taking classes such as PNG 490,
PNG440 or EME 460, will find this document guide useful because
several of the classes us the featured resources.
Assumptions: There is a certain understanding that the reader can understand the
fundamentals and the applications of petroleum and natural gas
engineering. The student should be able to use the Internet and have
access to it. Finally, the reader must be moderately Internet
intelligent.
Organization: This Internet resource guide provides information about three
different resources. These three resources show are technical
databases, scholarly journals, and professional organizations. The
website, including URL code, short description, and list of tips are by
each site. All of the resources are reviewed for technical information
and how to retrieve data. These resources are websites that will help
students locate information faster for projects and demonstrations.
This will improve their education.
Tips:
Students will be able to use the page numbers to guide them
throughout the booklet. They will also be able to navigate by the table
of contents. Access to Adobe Reader will benefit the readers because
many articles will open within .pdf formats.
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Internet Resource Guide
Technical Databases
Texas Tech University Library
Location:
This information is provided by the Texas Tech University Library in
Lubbock, TX. The technical information provided can be downloaded
to MAC and PC users using Adobe software.
Description: Texas Tech University Library catalog is useful for students and
faculty alike. The GEOBASE includes a worldwide resource of
literature on geology and ecology. It also includes over 2,000
international journals both peer-reviewed and trade publications. It
also includes GeoRef, established by the American Geological Institute
(AGI) in 1966. This database provides access to information to
geoscience literature around the world. GeoRef is the most
comprehensive geoscience database in the world. It has more than
80,000 references added a year. Seniors in petroleum and natural gas
engineer could use this source to assist them with PNG 490,491, or
EME460.
Tips:
1. This library database can help one search of a thousand results turn into a
very narrow topic by the search tools.
2. There is a “Help” button if needed. This provides support for users that are
not that technically inclined.
3. You can also refine your searches by the amount of filters you put on the
search subject.
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Internet Resource Guide
Scholarly Journals
Journal of the Marine and Petroleum and Geology
Location:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264817208001153
Description: The Journal of the Marine and Petroleum and Geology is important to
the shale composition and pore structure upon gas storage potential
of shale gas reservoirs. It uses key words like “pore structure, micro
porosity, sorption, and shale gas reservoirs” to help readers decipher
the text clearly. The corresponding author and Gas Team is presented
below the text as well. Unfortunately, no search tools is presented for
this website, mainly the journal is used for supporting information by
young professionals. As a petroleum and natural gas engineering
major, this journal can provide as a great resource for projects and
demonstrations.
Tips:
1. Do not use the website to research a narrow topic. This journal would be
better for a broader topic because of its vase technical information.
2. Know the bibliographic information of the article you want to access.
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Internet Resource Guide
Professional Organizations
Society of Petroleum Engineers
Location:
http://www.spe.org/
Description: The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is the leading professional
organization of petroleum engineers. SPE is the largest individual
member organization serving managers, engineers and scientists alike
worldwide in the oil and gas industry. The organization was officially
founded as SPE, American Institute of Mining Engineer (AIME). SPE
has become a separately incorporated since 1985. At the end of 2013,
SPE has 124,528 total members. This includes more than 37,000
student members. All students get a discounted rate on yearly
memberships. It costs $15 USD for one year then a professional
membership fee after graduation of $20. All discussions on the
publications are no judgmental and just technical competence
obtaining to the publication guidelines. Overall, this is a useful
resource for students pursuing petroleum and natural gas engineering
degree. There is great networking opportunities, job outlets, articles,
professional journals, and varies contacts.
Tips:
1. Use all tabs when visiting site, this navigation is key to receive all
information. Tabs of homepage and about the society can help students learn
about professional organizations.
2. Use the search bar on the top to navigate the homepage and locate the
information quickly.
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