Wildlife Conservation

Wildlife Conservation

Wildlife conservation is a college major focused on protecting wild animals and their natural habitats. Students learn about ecology, biology, environmental science, and conservation strategies to understand how species interact with their environments and what threats they face. The program often includes fieldwork, research projects, and hands-on experience in natural settings, giving students practical skills in wildlife management, habitat restoration, and environmental policy. Wildlife conservation majors also study human impacts on ecosystems and how to develop sustainable solutions. A degree in this field prepares graduates for careers in environmental agencies, wildlife rehabilitation, research, and conservation education.

Getting Started:

Welcome to the Research Guide for Wildlife Conservation. This guide is tailored to help you navigate the wealth of information available through Davis Library, including books, articles, and much more. Whether you're working on a class project, conducting research, or just exploring, you'll find valuable resources here.

Use the side navigation tabs to find the information you are looking for:

• 'The Research Process' explains how to conduct initial research in the library.
• 'Finding Resources' has information on finding books and articles.
• 'Citing Resources' has information on organizing your research and citing it properly in your work.
• 'Additional Resources' contains links to relevant resources for your topic that exist outside of the library.

Purpose:

• Supporting Research: Research guides provide students, researchers, and faculty with curated resources and guidance on specific subjects or courses. They offer access to relevant books, articles, databases, websites, and other academic resources.

• Enhancing Information Literacy: By offering tutorials, tips, and guides on how to effectively search for and evaluate information, research guides help users develop critical information literacy skills.

• Centralizing Resources: Research guides serve as a centralized platform where libraries can organize and present their resources in an accessible and user-friendly manner. This includes subject-specific resources, study aids, and instructional materials.