Description |
xii, 218 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
Note |
Includes index. |
Summary |
A guidebook for beginning researchers, this work introduces the search tools, strategies, methods, and key terms that students will need to know as they enter the world of research.-- (Source of description not identified). |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
What is research? -- Preparing for research -- Understanding libraries and librarians -- Understanding your assignment -- Selecting a research topic -- Locating information resources -- Accessing and acquiring information resources -- Constructing effective search strategies -- Understanding search results -- Reading and evaluating information -- Conducting ethically and legally responsible research -- Writing your paper -- Sample search. |
Language |
Text in English. |
Subject |
Research -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Information retrieval -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Report writing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Information retrieval. (OCoLC)fst00972619
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Report writing. (OCoLC)fst01094836
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Research. (OCoLC)fst01095153
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Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals. (OCoLC)fst01423877
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Handbooks and manuals.
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ISBN |
9780838912768 (paper) |
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0838912761 (paper) |
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