Researching Online For Dummies

Researching Online For Dummies
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Publisher : For Dummies
Total Pages : 410
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ISBN-10 : 0764505467
ISBN-13 : 9780764505461
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Book Synopsis Researching Online For Dummies by : Reva Basch

Download or read book Researching Online For Dummies written by Reva Basch and published by For Dummies. This book was released on 2000-03-02 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're beginning a college thesis or searching for a new toaster, Researching Online For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is your key to finding the information you need -- online and anytime. This book helps you develop a multitiered research strategy using keywords and index terms to dive deep into the sources found on the Web... * Explore the mental tools and online resources successful researchers rely on every day. * Take a look at the online world that goes beyond the Internet. * Familiarize yourself with search engines, indexes, quick reference aids, and other online professional services you can access from your computer. * See how Boolean searching and other power-search tips and techniques can greatly aid your research. * Apply these search techniques to real-life research situations. * Get acquainted with some of the best -- and best-hidden -- resources in important subject areas, such as news, business, technology, and government information. Researching Online For Dummies, 2nd Edition, also offers a 30-page directory dedicated to describing selected research sites, services, and other useful online resources. The book's bonus CD-ROM includes search engine help files from Northern Light and Lycos as well as demo versions of Copernic, BullsEye, and WebWhacker.


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