How to find information a guide for researchers - Rumsey, Sally (Open University Press, 2008)
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Includes web resources
1. The information gathering process 2. Making the most of a library 3. Finding information about existing research 4. The type and detail of information required 5. Discovering relevant materials 6. The online searching process 7. Citation searching 8. Obtaining the full text 9. Using the World Wide Web for research 10. Accessing materials 11. Evaluation of resources 12. Citing references 13. Keeping records 14. Intellectual property and plagiarism 15. The research community and keeping up to date 16. The changing landscape of research Summary checklist Appendix 1: Using a library Appendix 2: Formats of information sources Glossary References and bibliographyWeb addresses
Researchers need to find information to inform their work and support their arguments. This book works through the process, from planning to evaluation and results