This document provides instructions for a class assignment asking students to answer 3 questions about publications from the Binghamton University Chemistry Department using 3 different sources: Scifinder Scholar, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Students must state which source provides the best or most accurate answer for each question and explain their reasoning. The questions ask about the author with the most publications, the most cited paper, and the number of articles published by Professor Fang in 2010.

1. CHEM 496: Spring 2011<br />Class Assignment<br />Due: February 2, 2011<br />Answer the following questions using the three sources below. Which source gives the best or more accurate answer? State why you think this source gives the most accurate answer.<br />1. What Binghamton University Chemistry Department author has the most articles (or records, or results) in:<br />Scifinder Scholar<br />Web of Science<br />Google Scholar<br />Best Source: _____________________<br />Reason: _________________________<br />2. What is the most cited paper in the Binghamton University Chemistry Department using: <br />Scifinder Scholar<br />Web of Science<br />Google Scholar<br />Best Source: ______________________<br />Reason: __________________________<br /> 3. How many articles were published by Professor Fang at Binghamton University in 2010 using: <br /> Scifinder Scholar<br />Web of Science<br />Google Scholar <br />Best Source: ______________________<br />Reason: __________________________<br />