{"product_id":"the-elements-of-library-research-mary-w-george-9780691138572","title":"The Elements of Library Research: What Every Student Needs to Know","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo do solid academic research, college students need to look beyond the computer search engine. This short, practical book introduces students to the important components of the information-seeking process. \u003ci\u003eThe Elements of Library Research\u003c\/i\u003e provides a foundation for success in any research assignment, from a freshman paper to a senior thesis. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. Drawing on decades of experience with undergraduates, reference librarian Mary George arms students with the critical thinking skills and procedures they need to approach any academic project with confidence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to turn a topic into a research question \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechniques for effective online searches \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to evaluate primary and secondary sources \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen and how to confer with reference librarians and faculty \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to avoid plagiarism \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlossary of key terms, from Boolean search to peer review \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eChecklists, timelines, and hints for successful research projects \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mary W. George\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0691138575\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780691138572\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Princeton University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/31\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.58h x 5.54w x 0.56d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/15\/2008 pg. 171","brand":"Mary W. George","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44045173555455,"sku":"9780691138572","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_728dc27d-ebfa-4971-9940-a940c42781bc.jpg?v=1684977171","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-elements-of-library-research-mary-w-george-9780691138572","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}