George, Mary W., 1948-2015.

The elements of library research : what every student needs to know / Mary W. George. - Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, c2008. - xiv, 201 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [191]-194) and index.

Introduction to research as inquiry -- From research assignment to research plan -- Strategy and tools for discovery -- The fine art of finding sources -- Insight, evaluation, argument, and beyond.

This short, practical book introduces students to the important components of the information-seeking process. 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. --from publisher description

9780691138572 (pbk. : acid-free paper) 0691138575 (pbk. : acid-free paper) 9780691131504 (acid-free paper) 0691131503 (acid-free paper)

2008013733

GBA893755 bnb

014680238 Uk


Library research--United States.

Z710 / .G44 2008