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Lenburg, Jeff

 
9780816057429: The Facts On File Guide To Research
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ISBN 10 : 0816057427 ISBN 13 : 9780816057429
Editeur : Checkmark Books, 2005

Synopsis

The Facts On File Guide to Research is a comprehensive guide to doing thorough and accurate research. It includes detailed lists of available resources and explains general research methods and proper citation of sources. An invaluable reference, this book helps researchers make use of the many new resources available today. It is divided into four easy-to-use sections: Researching Your Topic contains a step-by-step guide to the process of doing research, with information on developing a subject and planning research, gathering information, and evaluating sources; Finding Sources of Information explains how to find, access, and use a number of different sources, from archival collections and biographical indexes to government agencies and newspapers, from online and electronic services to radio and television; Finding Sources by Subject contains lists of important research sources categorized by subject matter; Using your Sources explains how to cite sources, avoid plagiarism, and create a bibliography. The Facts On File Guide to Research helps students and general readers prepare for research papers and class studies. Valuable appendixes cover style guides, including APA, MLA, and The Chicago Manual of Style.

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À propos de l'auteur

Jeff Lenburg is the author of 14 popular nonfiction books, including celebrity biographies and entertainment histories, that have been nominated for numerous honors, including the American Library Association's "Best Non-Fiction Award." He also teaches courses and workshops on research and writing, and is a part-time faculty member at Arizona State University West.

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Éditeur
Checkmark Books
Date d'édition
2005
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0816057427
ISBN 13 
9780816057429
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
592
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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