Research Strategies for a Digital Age

Blending traditional research methods with detailed instruction on how to use and evaluate electronic research technologies, RESEARCH STRATEGIES FOR A DIGITAL AGE equips you with the research skills you need for today's online environment. The author introduces you to research by beginning in the digital library (i.e., the online catalog and databases). These library tools provide a controlled environment with credible sources to help you develop the analytical skills you needfor locating and assessing sources.

Preface

v

PART ONE RESEARCH BASICS

CHAPTER 1 GET OFF TO A GOOD START

3

(14)

Step 1: Choose a Topic

4

(9)

Step 2: Narrow Your Focus

13

(2)

Exercises

15

(2)

CHAPTER 2 FIND THE PERFECT MATCH

17

(18)

Where Do You Find the Perfect Match?

18

(5)

How Do You Find the Perfect Match?

23

(9)

Exercises

32

(3)

CHAPTER 3 BECOME A RESEARCH "SUPERSLEUTH"

35

(20)

Ask Questions

36

(4)

Make Connections

40

(2)

Background Checks

42

(10)

The Thrill of the Hunt

52

(1)

Exercises

53

(2)

CHAPTER 4 GET IMMEDIATE RESULTS: DATABASES

55

(14)

What Is a Database?

56

(3)

Get to Know Your Databases

59

(1)

How Do Databases Work?

60

(5)

Exercises

65

(4)

PART TWO RESEARCH USING THE WORLD WIDE WEB

CHAPTER 5 CAST YOUR NET IN STOCKED PONDS

69

(16)

Academic Research on the Internet Must Be Authenticated

70

(2)

Academic Research on the Internet Must Be Done in "Stocked Ponds"

72

(5)

Use the Best Commercial Search Engines

77

(3)

Academic Research on the Internet Requires Careful Evaluation

80

(3)

Exercises

83

(2)

CHAPTER 6 FIELD RESEARCH ONLINE

85

(12)

Conducting an Interview

86

(4)

Developing a Survey

90

(3)

Exercises

93

(4)

PART THREE RESEARCH DOCUMENTATION

CHAPTER 7 DOCUMENTATION: GENERAL RULES

97

(12)

A Few Words About Plagiarism: DON'T DO IT'

98

(3)

A Sure Way to Impress: Incorporate and Document with Skill

101

(5)

Exercises

106

(3)

CHAPTER 8 DOCUMENTATION: MLA FORMAT

109

(40)

Directory of Citation and Entry Formats

108

(2)

MLA In-Text Citations

110

(4)

MLA Works Cited Entries

114

(18)

Sample Research Paper Using MLA Style

132

(8)

Sample Literary Analysis Research Paper Using MLA Style

140

(9)

CHAPTER 9 DOCUMENTATION: APA FORMAT

149

(28)

Directory of Citation and Entry Formats

148

(2)

APA In-Text Citations

150

(3)

APA Reference List Entries

153

(14)

Sample Research Paper Using APA Style

167

(10)

CHAPTER 10 DOCUMENTATION: CSE FORMAT

177

(32)

Directory of Citation and Entry Formats

176

(2)

CSE In-Text Citations

178

(2)

CSE Reference List Entries

180

(17)

Sample Research Paper Using CSE Style

197

(12)

CHAPTER 11 DOCUMENTATION: CMS FORMAT

209

(32)

Directory of Note and Bibliography Entry Formats

208

(2)

CMS Footnotes, Endnotes, and Bibliographies

210

(3)

CMS Footnote/Endnote and Bibliography Format

213

(15)

Sample Research Paper Using CMS Style

228

(13)

Index

241

(6)

Credits

247

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Research Strategies for a Digital Age

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