Adventures in Research: Better, Faster Research Papers - A Concise, Step-By-Step Guide (Paperback)

An experienced reference librarian and instructor, Laura Harris has written a book geared to the way people need to research and write today. Ms. Harris has provided an accessible and easy to follow method to get the job done
well, credibly, and most importantly, on time. Her sections on online reference works and the critical evaluation of sources are especially valuable in an age of almost innumerable "information" sources. This is an excellent book to get new researchers and writers started ... and to help even experienced ones rethink their strategies or "up their game." Joanne Kuemmerlin, Ph.D, former university instructor and paralegal researcher, current writer and intercultural advocate.

Grab this unique, indispensable visual guide and you'll sail through researching and writing your next research paper with confidence and ease. Dispel any dread and fear you may have had over research assignments by using the tips and tools laid out for each step on the Research Camps map.

Learn how to avoid procrastination and start getting thoughts down as soon as you receive your assignment. Develop effective search skills so that you find more relevant resources faster. Compile just the right amount of material, neither too much nor too little.

Learn how to use mind-mapping to start capturing ideas, narrow your topic, and stay on track. Follow references to numerous online resources for supplemental explanations to give you a greater understanding of unfamiliar concepts. Learn to think more analytically about choosing resources and taking notes so that your paper comes together easily and logically.

Take advantage of the Bonus Tools to improve your note-taking, create a Research Journal, plan a search strategy, advance your reading skills, and much more.

Library research can be an exciting and rewarding adventure in the world of ideas once you know how to approach the task, as many people have discovered using this method.

This practical and easy-to-understand guide is definitely a must-have for every student from upper high school through graduate school. Home schoolers will find it an invaluable resource. It will also give every writer and speaker lots of new tips and tools for brainstorming topics and organizing their thoughts, plus a systematic process for doing the research they need to support their work.

An e-book edition of Adventures in Research is available at http: //www.AdventuresInResearch.com.