The Elements of Library Research : : What Every Student Needs to Know / / Mary W. George.
To do solid academic research, college students need to look beyond the computer search engine. This short, practical book introduces students to the important components of the information-seeking process. The Elements of Library Research provides a foundation for success in any research assignment...
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George, Mary W., author. The Elements of Library Research : What Every Student Needs to Know / Mary W. George. Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, [2008] ©2008 1 online resource : 6 line illus. 24 Tables. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. Introduction to Research as Inquiry -- 2. From Research Assignment to Research Plan -- 3. Strategy and Tools for Discovery -- 4. The Fine Art of Finding Sources -- 5. Insight, Evaluation, Argument, and Beyond -- Appendix A. Good Habits, Helpful Hints, and Wrong Assumptions -- Appendix B. Mary's Maxims Compiled -- Appendix C. Research Timelines -- Appendix D. Questions to Ask Your Instructor -- Appendix E. Research Appointment Worksheet -- Glossary of Library Research Terms -- Selected Bibliography -- Index To do solid academic research, college students need to look beyond the computer search engine. This short, practical book introduces students to the important components of the information-seeking process. The Elements of Library Research provides a foundation for success in any research assignment, from a freshman paper to a senior thesis. Unlike guides that describe the research process but do not explain its logic, this book focuses entirely on basic concepts, strategies, tools, and tactics for research--in both electronic and print formats. Drawing on decades of experience with undergraduates, reference librarian Mary George arms students with the critical thinking skills and procedures they need to approach any academic project with confidence. Ways to turn a topic into a research question Techniques for effective online searches How to evaluate primary and secondary sources When and how to confer with reference librarians and faculty How to avoid plagiarism Glossary of key terms, from Boolean search to peer review Checklists, timelines, and hints for successful research projects Issued also in print. Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web. In English. Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 23. Mai 2019) Library research United States. EDUCATION / Teaching Methods & Materials / Library Skills. bisacsh print 9780691138572 https://doi.org/10.1515/9781400830411 Cover https://www.degruyter.com/cover/covers/9781400830411.jpg |
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