Author

Publication

2014 - University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL

Language

English

Word Count

68,000 words, Guess

Page Count

272 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780226167787
  • Open LibraryOL25885070M

Classifications

  • LCCLB1047.3 .A22 2014
  • LCCLB1047.3.A22 2014

Description

Abbott tells what every senior researcher knows: that research is not a mechanical, linear process, but a thoughtful and adventurous journey through a nonlinear world. He breaks library research down into seven basic and simultaneous tasks: design, search, scanning/browsing, reading, analyzing, filing, and writing. He moves the reader through the phases of research, from confusion to organization, from vague idea to polished result. He teaches how to evaluate data and prior research; how to follow a trail to elusive treasures; how to organize a project; when to start over; when to ask for help. He shows how an understanding of scholarly values, a commitment to hard work, and the flexibility to change direction combine to enable the researcher to turn a daunting mass of found material into an effective paper or thesis.

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Other Editions

  • Digital paper: a manual for research and writing with library and internet materialsPaperbackUniversity of Chicago Press2014-01-01

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