The elements of library research : what every student needs to know
Record details
- ISBN: 0691131503 (acid-free paper)
- ISBN: 9780691131504 (acid-free paper)
- ISBN: 0691138575 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
- ISBN: 9780691138572 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
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Physical Description:
xiv, 201 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
print - Publisher: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, c2008.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [191]-194) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction to research as inquiry -- From research assignment to research plan -- Strategy and tools for discovery -- The fine art of finding sources -- Insight, evaluation, argument, and beyond. |
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Subject: | Library research United States |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | Z 710 .G44 2008 | 30538269 | General Collection | Available | - |
The Elements of Library Research : What Every Student Needs to Know
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The Elements of Library Research : What Every Student Needs to Know
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