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Physics is the study of the physical world. It encompasses the study of the macro and micro world, including the study of atoms and sub-atomic particles, of physical structures, of objects in motion and forces, and so much more (Physics, 2020). It is a broad and expansive science that has interdisciplinary applications in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, etc. The study of Physics has many applications in today’s world and is a continually growing field.
Physics. (2020). In Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved from https://academic.eb.com/levels/collegiate/article/physics/108654
Credo Reference is an extensive online collection of reference materials and resources available to CR students and staff. In this guide, you will find many links that pull directly from Credo's resources. However, you can also search Credo's science resources directly by typing your research terms in the box below.
Did your instructor require you to cite your sources for an assignment? Did they say you had to use MLA, APA, or Chicago formatting for your paper? If so, the library can help you. Always ask your instructor what citation style should be used for research projects. See below for links to helpful resources.
We have an online guide dedicated to citation help.
We have downloadable handouts with some basic APA, MLA, and Chicago style information.
CR has a campus-wide subscription to NoodleTools, a user-friendly citation manager.
When you have questions the above sources don’t cover, you might need to consult the official style manual. Our librarians can help.
Concise Guide to APA Style by 
The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th Edition by 
The Bedford Handbook by 
