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9781554513949 English 1554513944 "Take your research skills beyond googling--for school and for life." Armed with this lively guidebook, students will be ready to face the often daunting prospect of conducting serious research in the information age. Fully revised and updated, "The Research Virtuoso" covers all aspects of research: how to decide on a topic, take notes, skim material, evaluate which sources (especially those on the Internet) are most reliable, organize information, and create a bibliography. Readers will also learn how to access a treasure trove of sources they may never have known existed, such as special collections and private libraries. Fully revised, "The Research Virtuoso" is now divided into three key sections: 1. Getting Organized how to avoid being overwhelmed how to focus on and refine a topic concept-mapping software 2. Locating Information primary and secondary sources (encyclopedias, almanacs) effective searches via many kinds of search engines online tools such as DogPile and metasearches digital collections, library databases, archives, academic journals 3. Evaluating and Processing Information assessing the accuracy, relevance, and authority of sources how to take notes crediting sources and organizing citations cloud computing "The Research Virtuoso" goes on to show how effective research skills will help students succeed not only at school, but also in life: when considering a company to work for or purchasing anything from electronics to a house. Charts, lists, diagrams, and Grab and Go templates clarify and expand the text. An essential tool for every student, Armed with this lively guidebook, students will be ready to face the often daunting prospect of conducting serious research in the information age. Fully revised, The Research Virtuoso covers all aspects of research: how to decide on a topic, take notes, skim material, evaluate which sources (especially those on the Internet) are most reliable, organize information, and create a bibliography. Readers will also learn how to access a treasure trove of sources they may never have known existed, such as special collections and private libraries. The Research Virtuoso goes on to show how effective research skills will help students succeed not only at school, but also in life: when considering a company to work for or purchasing anything from electronics to a house. Charts, lists, diagrams, and Grab & Go templates clarify and expand the text. An essential tool for every student!, Looking for information and not sure where to find it? This lively guidebook can help! Learn how to decide on a topic, focus your thoughts, make notes, skim, evaluate sources, and present your findings. Plus, discover how to access special collections and private libraries. As a master researcher, you'll have the inside knowledge you need to be effective and efficient at finding anything-not only on the Internet but also in the real world. Researched and written by two professional librarians at the Toronto Public Library, this book captures their extensive experience in education, writing, research, and working with teens. The Research Virtuoso is a must-have in today's information-rich world, where being a critical consumer of information is a key to success. Book jacket.
9781554513949 English 1554513944 "Take your research skills beyond googling--for school and for life." Armed with this lively guidebook, students will be ready to face the often daunting prospect of conducting serious research in the information age. Fully revised and updated, "The Research Virtuoso" covers all aspects of research: how to decide on a topic, take notes, skim material, evaluate which sources (especially those on the Internet) are most reliable, organize information, and create a bibliography. Readers will also learn how to access a treasure trove of sources they may never have known existed, such as special collections and private libraries. Fully revised, "The Research Virtuoso" is now divided into three key sections: 1. Getting Organized how to avoid being overwhelmed how to focus on and refine a topic concept-mapping software 2. Locating Information primary and secondary sources (encyclopedias, almanacs) effective searches via many kinds of search engines online tools such as DogPile and metasearches digital collections, library databases, archives, academic journals 3. Evaluating and Processing Information assessing the accuracy, relevance, and authority of sources how to take notes crediting sources and organizing citations cloud computing "The Research Virtuoso" goes on to show how effective research skills will help students succeed not only at school, but also in life: when considering a company to work for or purchasing anything from electronics to a house. Charts, lists, diagrams, and Grab and Go templates clarify and expand the text. An essential tool for every student, Armed with this lively guidebook, students will be ready to face the often daunting prospect of conducting serious research in the information age. Fully revised, The Research Virtuoso covers all aspects of research: how to decide on a topic, take notes, skim material, evaluate which sources (especially those on the Internet) are most reliable, organize information, and create a bibliography. Readers will also learn how to access a treasure trove of sources they may never have known existed, such as special collections and private libraries. The Research Virtuoso goes on to show how effective research skills will help students succeed not only at school, but also in life: when considering a company to work for or purchasing anything from electronics to a house. Charts, lists, diagrams, and Grab & Go templates clarify and expand the text. An essential tool for every student!, Looking for information and not sure where to find it? This lively guidebook can help! Learn how to decide on a topic, focus your thoughts, make notes, skim, evaluate sources, and present your findings. Plus, discover how to access special collections and private libraries. As a master researcher, you'll have the inside knowledge you need to be effective and efficient at finding anything-not only on the Internet but also in the real world. Researched and written by two professional librarians at the Toronto Public Library, this book captures their extensive experience in education, writing, research, and working with teens. The Research Virtuoso is a must-have in today's information-rich world, where being a critical consumer of information is a key to success. Book jacket.