Mastering Online ResearchMastering Online Research
Introduces a series of detailed, practical techniques that the novice or experienced Internet user can immediately put to use, in a thorough guide to online research, which covers such areas as creating efficient search strings, using online databases, and more. Original. 10,000 first printing.
A survey found that barely one percent of Internet users employed advanced search options. Following an overview of basics (e.g., URLs, bookmarks), this author/editor shares what she learned from working with the Internet for many years. Shaw clearly presents examples of general, specialized, and Deep Web searches; questions to ask about sources; copyright issues; and research skills and resources for writers. The guide includes a glossary. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
FIND THE INFO YOU'RE AFTER
The internet is a valuable research tool for anyone, but finding relevant, accurate information isn't always as easy as the click of a mouse. If you've found yourself at a dead end on the information superhighway, then let experienced researcher Maura Shaw show you the way.
Shaw takes you through the techniques and tools you need to find information ranging from historical data to medical information to images and videos. Screen shots of different pages enable you to follow along as Shaw explains the process of finding information. Simple explanations of technical terms and step-by-step instruction help you learn how to:
- Use bookmarks effectively
- Evaluate websites for relevancy, accuracy, and currency
- Use basic and advanced search features, such as Boolean operators
- Locate and access helpful reference websites
- Conduct market research to help with writing and publishing
- Know when you have enough information to stop researching
- Distinguish between types of search engines
With the skills and knowledge found in this comprehensive guide, you'll be able to search the internet with speed and accuracy in no time, so you spend less time digging for information and more time putting it to good use.
FIND THE INFO YOU'RE AFTER
The internet is a valuable research tool for anyone, but finding relevant, accurate information isn't always as easy as the click of a mouse. If you've found yourself at a dead end on the information superhighway, then let experienced researcher Maura Shaw show you the way.
Shaw takes you through the techniques and tools you need to find information ranging from historical data to medical information to images and videos. Screen shots of different pages enable you to follow along as Shaw explains the process of finding information. Simple explanations of technical terms and step-by-step instruction help you learn how to:
- Use bookmarks effectively
- Evaluate websites for relevancy, accuracy, and currency
- Use basic and advanced search features, such as Boolean operators
- Locate and access helpful reference websites
- Conduct market research to help with writing and publishing
- Know when you have enough information to stop researching
- Distinguish between types of search engines
With the skills and knowledge found in this comprehensive guide, you'll be able to search the internet with speed and accuracy in no time, so you spend less time digging for information and more time putting it to good use.
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- Cincinnati Ohio : Writers Digest Books, c2007.
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