The Facts on File Guide to Research

The Facts on File Guide to Research
ISBN-10
1438110405
ISBN-13
9781438110400
Category
Information retrieval
Pages
593
Language
English
Published
2009-01-01
Publisher
Infobase Publishing
Author
Jeff Lenburg

Description

The Facts On File Guide to Research is a comprehensive guide to doing thorough and accurate research. It includes a detailed listing of available resources and explains general research methods and proper citation of sources. An invaluable reference, this book helps researchers make use of the many new resources available today. Divided into four sections, this easy-to-use guide helps students and general readers prepare for research papers and class studies. Step-by-step guides, detailed explanations, and valuable appendixes covering style guides, such as APA. MLA, and The Chicago Manual of Style, combine to create an incredibly authoritative accessible reference.

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