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| Description |
The book works systematically through the information-seeking process, from planning the search to evaluating and managing the end results. It suggests how to do this efficiently and effectively whilst using a range of sources including online bibliographic databases and the internet. This edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the use of new technologies in research by offering the most contemporary information on: |
| Author Biography |
| Table of Contents |
List of figures List of tables List of abbreviations Foreword to the first edition Preface Acknowledgements The information gathering process Making the most of a library Finding information about existing research The type and detail of information required Discovering relevant materials The online searching process Citation searching Obtaining the full text Using the World Wide Web for research Accessing materials Evaluation of resources Citing references Keeping records Intellectual property and plagiarism The research community and keeping up to date The changing landscape of research Summary checklist Appendix 1: Using a library Appendix 2: Formats of information sources Glossary References and bibliography Web addresses Index |
