Beyond the Internet presents a very informative--and entertaining--read with useful tips and techniques on how to utilize a wide range of available resources to enrich the research experience and expand and enhance your findings. Real world anecdotes culled from the author's years researching American history add an often warm and personal element to complement the highly practical advice contained within these pages.
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Chernow builds a philosophical argument for using library resources for research, rather than relying exclusively on the Internet. Part 1 explores the challenges of identifying Internet research resources. Despite obvious conveniences, caveats apply. The central argument is that one may achieve creative thinking only by using multiple, diverse information sources. Chapter 2 addresses fundamental questions about learning to do research and what motivates an individual to reject a simple explanation in favor of pursuing deeper understanding. Chernow here relies heavily on her own experiences. Part 2's chapters explore the value and benefits of specific categories of resources. Chapter 3 addresses the basic question, why visit a library at all? The author articulates at least three reasons: to find materials, such as primary documents, not available on the Internet; to identify materials that have been deliberately collected and arranged in logical order; and to consult with librarians and archivists. Chapter 4 explores the value of reference works and outlines a basic "research algorithm" for identifying readily available and closely held library collections. Chapter 5 explains the value of original manuscripts and primary documents. Chapter 6 describes the value of private documents, papers, and photograph collections in the research process. Chapter 7 examines government information, and Chapter 8 encourages the use of qualitative research methods. Each chapter in part 2 concludes with a set of real-world anecdotes and basic "tips and techniques" for using library resources. Part 3, an epilogue, brings closure. This readable volume is much less a how-to guide for conducting effective research than a well-thought-out exploration of the philosophical problem of conducting research in the information age. Written by a historian and encyclopedist, it is framed within the epistemic distinctions of those areas of study. Summing Up: Recommended. All undergraduate levels and general readers. --CHOICE, July 2008
"Beyond The Internet: Successful Research Strategies" by Barbara A. Chernow (a career encyclopedist, researcher and reference book editor who founded Chernow Editorial Services, Inc. specializing in producing professional books for a variety of publishers) is a critically important instructional reference book for aspiring authors, as well as anyone else engaged in a research project of any kind. Relying solely on the internet for acquiring information will prove to be inadequate because while the internet is a valuable research tool, the majority of documents and resources in the collections of libraries and archives have not been digitalized and made for internet access. Therefore writers and authors who must research their material need to be able to utilize all available resources at their disposal. "Beyond The Internet" was written for just that purpose and covers all the elements and factors relevant to the research process for best results. Thoroughly 'user friendly' itself, "Beyond The Internet" should be considered essential reading for all aspiring authors and is a core addition to any professional, academic, and community library Research Reference collection. --The Jim Cox Report for February 2008, Midwest Book Review
"Beyond The Internet: Successful Research Strategies" by Barbara A. Chernow (a career encyclopedist, researcher and reference book editor who founded Chernow Editorial Services, Inc. specializing in producing professional books for a variety of publishers) is a critically important instructional reference book for aspiring authors, as well as anyone else engaged in a research project of any kind. Relying solely on the internet for acquiring information will prove to be inadequate because while the internet is a valuable research tool, the majority of documents and resources in the collections of libraries and archives have not been digitalized and made for internet access. Therefore writers and authors who must research their material need to be able to utilize all available resources at their disposal. "Beyond The Internet" was written for just that purpose and covers all the elements and factors relevant to the research process for best results. Thoroughly 'user friendly' itself, "Beyond The Internet" should be considered essential reading for all aspiring authors and is a core addition to any professional, academic, and community library Research Reference collection. --The Jim Cox Report for February 2008, Midwest Book Review
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Chernow skillfully builds the case for expanding your research to original documents. She demonstrates how the richest information is most often uncovered in original documents and written works in libraries that are just not available on line. This book has another benefit... if you enjoy research, it will inspire you to head to the library.
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Should be considered essential reading for all aspiring authors,
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"Beyond The Internet: Successful Research Strategies" by Barbara A. Chernow (a career encyclopedist, researcher and reference book editor who founded Chernow Editorial Services, Inc. specializing in producing professional books for a variety of publishers) is a critically important instructional reference book for aspiring authors, as well as anyone else engaged in a research project of any kind. Relying solely on the internet for acquiring information will prove to be inadequate because while the internet is a valuable research tool, the majority of documents and resources in the collections of libraries and archives have not been digitalized and made for internet access. Therefore writers and authors who must research their material need to be able to utilize all available resources at their disposal. "Beyond The Internet" was written for just that purpose and covers all the elements and factors relevant to the research process for best results. Thoroughly 'user friendly' itself, "Beyond The Internet" should be considered essential reading for all aspiring authors and is a core addition to any professional, academic, and community library Research Reference collection.
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