Using the Internet, Online Services, and CD-ROMs to Write Research and Term Papers

Takes readers from the choosing and narrowing of a topic, through gathering information electronically, to preparing the final copy and citing print and electronic sources

...a wonderful tool for both school and public libraries...In addition to helping with research papers the book is also an invaluable overview of the technology currently available...buy a second copy for the general reference shelf.

The contributors?professors, librarians, and freelance writers?attempt to update the traditional "how to write a term paper" and "how to use a library" guides for the electronic age. Aimed at high school and undergraduate students, the book features chapters on "traditional" aspects of writing a paper (selecting a topic, using print sources and library catalogs, citing sources, etc.), plus a chapter each on CD-ROMs, online services, and the Internet. Of these, the "low-tech" parts are excellent, the others less so. The chapters on electronic sources too often include specific commands, lists of available resources, or a rehash of Internet basics, while effective use of electronic resources for research (e.g., search strategies) is virtually ignored. Nevertheless, this book provides lots of information in one concise, readable package. Students?especially those new to research papers and/or electronic sources?should find it helpful.?Janet Crum, Oregon Health Sciences Univ. Lib., Portland
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Gr. 7^-12. By following the research and writing process of two students, this entry in the NetGuide series takes readers from the choosing and narrowing of a topic through gathering information electronically to preparing the final copy and citing print and electronic sources. Sally Estes