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9780816055180

Research and Information Management

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  • ISBN13:

    9780816055180

  • ISBN10:

    0816055181

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2004-04-01
  • Publisher: Ferguson Pub
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Summary

Looks at the importance of researching and selecting information on the job, discussing research methods, evaluating the relevance of information, and presenting information.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1(6)
1 Welcome to the Information Age 7(14)
2 Acquiring Research Skills 21(20)
3 Evaluating Information 41(16)
4 Now What Do I Do with It? 57(22)
5 Creating Effective Presentations and Memos 79(14)
6 Making the Presentation Fit the Data 93(12)
7 Staying Sane in the Information Age 105(8)
Glossary 113(4)
Bibliography 117(2)
Index 119

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Excerpts

The importance of research and knowing how to analyze information is essential in many careers. Research and Information Management, Second Edition (the first edition was titled Information Management) helps students learn how to acquire and manage information of all types.
In today's information age, it is easy to be bewildered by the vast amount of data that is easily available. This book looks at different ways of approaching research and information management. Topics covered include research methods, evaluating information for relevance, creating effective presentations, and managing information with spreadsheet and word processing software.

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