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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewCheryl Knott has created a well written, thorough, and accessible guide and using it leads to only one outcome -- a mastery of information resources on the Internet. -- C. Sean Burns, Assistant Professor, School of Information Science, College of Communication and Information, University of Kentucky
Using everyday language, humor, and real-life examples, this book explains how ordinary people can develop superior online searching skills. The tools, strategies, and step-by-step techniques are discussed in just enough detail to build the confidence of the readers without overwhelming them. -- Ericka J. Patillo, Lecturer, School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: Don’t Google That, Do This Section I: Make It Work Chapter 1: Magazines and Newspapers in General-Interest Databases Chapter 2: Research Riches Chapter 3: Is There an Opp for That? Chapter 4: Dazzle Them with Statistics Chapter 5: Doing Good, Searching Well Chapter 6: Here’s to Your Health Section II: How and Why It Works Chapter 7: Make It Work for You Chapter 8: The Elements of Search Chapter 9: A Map of the Information World Chapter 10: Browsing and Searching Chapter 11: Evaluating and Managing Search Results Chapter 12: Crowding out the Experts Appendix 1: Databases Accessible from State Libraries or other State Agencies Appendix 2: Encyclopedias and Other Reference Tools Freely Accessible on the Web Appendix 3: Freely Available Information Resources by Subject Index About the Author
