Research shortcuts

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Thirty-eight research shortcuts are presented in a concise manner an with ample examples....Excellent methods for source materials and methods for utilizing them are presented. - BOOK JACKET.

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Full title :Research shortcuts / Judi Kesselman-Turkel and Franklynn Peterson.

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Thirty-eight research shortcuts are presented in a concise manner an with ample examples....Excellent methods for source materials and methods for utilizing them are presented. - BOOK JACKET.

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Publication Date:2003
Edition:Rev. ed

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):University of Wisconsin Press
Place of Publication:Madison
Language:eng
Publication Date:2003

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Previous edition: Chicago : Contemporary Books, c1982.

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Description:viii, 108 pages ; : 20 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0299191648, 9780299191641
oclc:ocm52002303
LC Classification:LB2369
Dewey Decimal:808/.02

1. Mapping your route: shortcuts to take before you go anywhere. Decide who you're researching for -- Make sure you know what your topic is -- Isolate the purpose of your research -- Keep your topic's time requirements under control -- Pick out the correct working title -- Prepare a preliminary outline -- Turn your research needs into precise questions -- Determine what kind of answers you need -- Decide whether your answers should come from secondary or primary sources. 2. Packing your gear: shortcuts that make research-gathering easy. Prepare a work file -- Keep a bibliography as you go -- Key your notes for easy access -- Take adequate notes -- Keep your notes legible and segmented. 3. Traveling the road: shortcuts for selecting the right resource center. Head for the right library -- Learn the library's book storage system -- Find the storage places for periodicals -- Discover where pamphlets, clippings, and nonprinted resources are stoned -- Use the most specific resource guides first -- Skim the front matter before you use a reference guide -- Make wise use of modern aids to research -- Ask the librarian -- Research to fit the rule of three -- Stick to dependable sources -- …