School Library Journal
Beginning with a brief overview of searching and the various types, the authors then address 144 topics most often researched by students. Each subject includes a list of keywords, a brief list of related organizations, notable people in the field, and three-to-eight meaty Web sites. The nine broad areas include "Arts & Literature"; "Business, Communication, & Economics"; "Culture & Cultural Diversity"; "Health & Wellness"; "History, Political Science, & Law"; "Philosophy & Religion"; "Science & Technology"; "Social Issues & Sociology"; and "Sports & Recreational Interests." While there's no index, this book is still an invaluable resource for library media specialists who have teachers who expect a list of reliable Web sites on a moment's notice. It will also be valuable as a starting point for developing research assignments on unfamiliar subjects.-Sandra L. Doggett, Urbana High School, Ijamsville, MD Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
Successful Keyword Searching: Initiating Research on Popular Topics Using Electronic Databases
by Randall MacDonald, Susan MacDonald
Students are using electronic resources more than ever before to locate information for assignments. Without the proper search terms, results are incomplete, and students are frustrated. Using the keywords, key people, organizations, and web sites provided in this book, compiled from the most commonly used databases, students will be able to perform successful
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Students are using electronic resources more than ever before to locate information for assignments. Without the proper search terms, results are incomplete, and students are frustrated. Using the keywords, key people, organizations, and web sites provided in this book, compiled from the most commonly used databases, students will be able to perform successful searches for 144 of the most popular research topics, on their own or in the classroom.
The 144 topics are divided into nine broad subject areas: Arts and Literature; Business, Communication, and Economics; Culture and Cultural Diversity; Health and Wellness; History, Political Science and Law; Philosophy and Religion; Science and Technology; Social Issues and Sociology; and Sports and Recreational Interests. Each topic section provides an extended list of keywords to be used alone or in combination with other words in the section to perform Boolean searches. The selected lists of key people include activists, artists, entertainers, politicians, scientists, and other well-known personalities in each field. Organizations and web sites lead the student to even more resources, providing a solid overview of each topic for the beginning researcher, as well as increasing general on-line searching skills.
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Booknews
Students and researchers are increasingly relying on electronic databases for gathering information on all topics. Effective use of these systems requires an understanding of how the systems work, as well as proper search terms. This book provides key words, key people, organizations and web sites compiled from the most commonly used databases and the most commonly researched subjects. Nine broad topics are covered: art and literature, business and communication, culture and cultural diversity, health, history, politics and law, philosophy and religion, science and technology, social issues, and sports and recreation. Each topic includes keywords to perform Boolean searches. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Product Details
- ISBN-13:
- 9780313306761
- Publisher:
- Greenwood Publishing Group, Incorporated
- Publication date:
- 12/30/2000
- Series:
- Professional Guides for Young Adult Series
- Pages:
- 464
- Product dimensions:
- 6.16(w) x 9.56(h) x 1.07(d)
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