With all the online research possibilities (from the ever popular Google to scholarly databases), it is easy to feel overwhelmed when trying to find sources for your project or paper. Vairo Library has just acquired a book aimed at students called "Student Guide to Research in the Digital Age: How to locate and evaluate information sources" by Leslie F. Stebbins. Call # ZA3075.S74 2006.
The book offers a wealth of information including directions to the actual sources and tips for research and source evaluation. The chapter "Scholarly and Popular Articles" is sure to answer all your questions regarding these sources and how to find them. The book also has a chapter dedicated to primary works (and how to find them online). Besides covering the basics, this book also delves into Legal, Government, Statistical and Biographical research and source information. This book will surely do the trick for your next research paper or project.
Posted by at April 24, 2006 09:26 PM