Facts in a Flash: A Research Guide FROM THE PUBLISHER
Make your research quick and easy with Facts in a
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By starting your search here, you'll avoid frustrating dead ends and wasted time. Instead, you'll find savvy research techniques and hundreds of reliable sources (both on-line and in print) that will lead you to virtually every type of information you need.
This guide is divided into general research areas covering everything from government statistics and current events to international cultures. Each section offers its own special tips, including how to:
utilize Internet search engines effectively
check sources for accuracy
locate full-text books and articles on-line
uncover hot topics to write about
glean data from far-away libraries
interview experts in the field
access government depository collections
verify quotations and attributions
and much more
There are also listings of periodical indexes and commercial on-line database vendors, in addition to a comprehensive index that puts you on the right page in no time flat.
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SYNOPSIS
This unique reference takes the frustration out of research projects. From libraries to newspapers to the Internet to scholars, shows you how to access hundreds of viable resources for virtually every subject.
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