The Elements of Library Research : : What Every Student Needs to Know /

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.,
Place / Publishing House:Princeton, NJ : : Princeton University Press, , [2008]
©2008
Year of Publication:2008
Language:English
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Physical Description:1 online resource :; 6 line illus. 24 Tables.
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Table of Contents:
  • 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

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