Research Strategies For A Digital Age

by Tensen, Bonnie L.

• ISBN13: 9781428231290
• ISBN10: 1428231293
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2009-06-09
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

Practical, relevant, and reflecting the latest technology tools, RESEARCH STRATEGIES FOR A DIGITAL AGE, THIRD EDITION , provides a thorough, step-by-step guide that helps readers develop the research skills critical to today's online environment. The text blends traditional research methods with detailed instruction on how to use and evaluate electronic research technologies. The book is packed with current examples and insightful tips to help readers get the most from today's wealth of resources for their personal and professional research efforts.

Table of Contents

Preface

Research Basics

Get Off to a Good Start

Choose a Topic

Narrow Your Focus

Exercises

Find the Perfect Match: Effective Search Terms

Where Do You Find the Perfect Match?

How Do You Find the Perfect Match?

Exercises

Become a Research "Supersleuth." Ask Questions

Make Connections

Background Checks

The Thrill of the Hunt

Exercises

Databases: Get Immediate Results

What Is a Database?

Get to Know Your Databases

How Do Databases Work?

Exercises

Research Using The World Wide Web

Effective Web Searching: Cast Your Net in Stocked Ponds

Academic Research on the Internet Must Be Authenticated

Academic Research on the Internet Must Be Done in "Stocked Ponds." Use the Best Commercial Search Engines

Academic Research on the Internet Requires Careful Evaluation

Exercises

Field Research Online

Conducting an Interview

Developing a Survey

Exercises

Research Documentation

Documentation: General Rules

A Few Words About Plagiarism: Don't Do It! A Sure Way to Impress

Incorporate and Document with Skill

Exercises

Documentation: MLA Format

Directory of Citation and Entry Formats

MLA In-Text Citations

MLA Works Cited Entries

Sample Research Paper Using MLA Style

Sample Literary Analysis Research Paper Using MLA Style

Documentation: APA Format

Directory of Citation and Entry Formats

APA In-Text Citations

APA Reference List Entries

Sample Research Paper Using APA Style

Documentation: CSE Format

Directory of Citation and Entry Formats

CSE In-Text Citations

CSE Reference List Entries

Sample Research Paper Using CSE Style

Documentation: CMS Format

Directory of Note and Bibliography Entry Formats

CMS Footnotes, Endnotes, and Bibliographies

CMS Footnote/Endnote and Bibliography Format

Sample Research Paper Using CMS Style

Index

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