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Author George, Mary W., 1948-2015.

Title The elements of library research : what every student needs to know / Mary W. George
Published Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, ©2008

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 201 pages) : illustrations
Series Book collections on Project MUSE
Contents 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 -- Appendices -- A. Good Habits, Helpful Hints, and Wrong Assumptions -- B. Mary's Maxims Compiled -- C. Research Timelines -- D. Questions to Ask Your Instructor -- E. Research Appointment Worksheet
Summary This short, practical book introduces students to the important components of the information-seeking process. 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. --from publisher description
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-194) and index
Notes English
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Subject Library research -- United States
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Library & Information Science -- General.
Library research
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Bibliothek
United States
USA
Genre/Form Reference works
Reference works.
Ouvrages de référence.
dissertations.
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2008013733
ISBN 9781400830411
1400830419
9786612608124
6612608129