Understanding Computer Search and Research (Understanding Computing) (Heinemann InfoSearch) - Softcover

Mason, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1484609085 ISBN 13: 9781484609088

Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree, 2015

Synopsis

This book looks at the basics of computer search and research. It explains the difference between search and research, how to search and how to organise the results of a search to turn them into research. It describes how search engines work, and how to get the best results from your search. There are tips for successful searches including how to spot plagiarism and how to acknowledge sources. Try This features give suggestions for practising search techniques, and there are fact boxes to illustrate the topics covered.

About this title

Book Description

Science facts and discoveries, experiments, glossary and index

computing, search and research, Try This features, fact boxes

About the Author

Paul Mason has written more than 100 books for children, on topics ranging from extreme sports to urban myths. Notable titles include Money Doesn't Grow on Trees and From Armpits to Zits for teens, and Monster Hunter, a series of books on tracking down and dealing with vampires, werewolves, extra-terrestrials, and ghosts. An avid surfer, snowboarder, and mountain biker, Paul writes many sports titles and has also produced a website guide to ski resorts.

Edition details

• Publisher: Heinemann/Raintree
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1484609085
• ISBN 13: 9781484609088
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 48