Introduction -- Welcome to the information fog -- What is this thing called "scholarship" and why does it matter? -- Taking charge -- Database searching with keywords and hierarchies -- Metadata and the power of controlled vocabularies -- Discovery searches, library catalogs and journal databases -- Internet research -- Other resources and case studies in research -- Learning how to read for research -- Organizing your resources to write your paper -- Tips on research writing -- Appendixes. A research paper clinic : more tips and troubleshooting for development of great research papers -- Expertise and the search for truth in a post-truth world -- The links, all in one place.
Summary:
Everyone does research. Some just do it better than others. In this chaotic world of information and misinformation, referred to as "information fog," university students, in particular, need to learn how to conduct research effectively. Good research is about a quest to discover more, about a burning desire to solve society's problems and make a better world. Ultimately, research is a way forward to a resolution of life's greatest difficulties. In this seventh edition of Research Strategies: Finding Your Way through the Information Fog, author William Badke walks you step by step through the entire research process from choosing a topic, to writing the final project, and everything in between. A seasoned researcher and educator, Badke offers tried-and-true tips, tricks, and strategies to help you identify a problem, acquire pertinent information, and use that information to address the problem. Employing a host of examples and humor, Research Strategies: Finding Your Way through the Information Fog shows how research can be exciting and fun. - Publisher.
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