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Technical Reports
What is a Technical Report?
A technical report is a document that describes the process, progress, or results of technical or scientific research or the state of a technical or scientific research problem. They are prepared for internal or wider distribution by many organizations. Technical reports often present cutting edge research before being published in journals or conferences.
- NTIS Database -- 1964-present This link opens in a new window
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Includes a search engine for government-sponsored technical research. Once you have found a particular document, search for the title in our shared library catalog to find a copy.
- Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC)DTIC helps the Department of Defense (DoD) community access pertinent scientific and technical information to meet mission needs more effectively.
- Information Bridge (U.S. Department of Energy)Provides free public access to over 230,000 full-text documents and bibliographic citations of Department of Energy (DOE) research report literature. Documents are primarily from 1991-present and were produced by DOE, the DOE contractor community, and/or DOE grantees.
- NTRS - NASA Technical Reports Server1920–present. Indexes technical reports, conference papers, journal articles, and other publications sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and its predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). NACA Reports, Technical Notes, and Technical Memoranda are available in fulltext from 1917–1958. Some NASA reports are fulltext.
Regulations and Standards
What are standards?
Standards are published documents created to ensure the reliability of the materials, products, methods, and/or services. They establish requirements, specifications, guidelines, characteristics, and/or procedures designed. Typically, they are developed through a consensus process and approved by various national and international agencies, professional societies, or industry organizations. Standards are the minimally accepted professional practice and/or quality that must be observed.
The EWU libraries may not have access to the standards that you need. However, what I suggest is that you use the WorldCat Catalog once you find your standard and then place an Interlibrary Loan request for it. Or you may contact me directly and I can see what I can do to get you access.
- United States Environmental Protection AgencyFull text of more than 7,000 archival and current EPA documents.
- FDA StandardsLink to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's standards, including standards for medical devices.
What are Regulations and Codes?
A regulation is a type of standard that has been mandated by law. Regulations specify legally obligated requirements that must be met under specific laws and implement general agency objectives. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations are an example of this type of standard.