TY  - BOOK
AU  - George,Mary W.
TI  - The Elements of Library Research: What Every Student Needs to Know 
SN  - 9780691138572
AV  - Z710 
U1  - 025.524 
PY  - 2008///]
CY  - Princeton, NJ : 
PB  - Princeton University Press, 
KW  - Library research
KW  - United States
KW  - EDUCATION / Teaching Methods & Materials / Library Skills
KW  - bisacsh
N1  - 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; Issued also in print
N2  - 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
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1515/9781400830411
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