The elements of library research
Subtitle: what every student needs to know
By: Mary W. George.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Princeton, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 201
ISBN-13: 9780691131504; 9780691138572
Subjects: Library research -- United States
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction to research as inquiry; title: From research assignment to research plan; title: Strategy and tools for discovery; title: The fine art of finding sources; title: Insight, evaluation, argument, and beyond.