Using the Internet, Online Services, and CD-ROMs for Writing Research and Term Papers (Neal-Schuman NetGuide Series) [Paperback]

Charles Harmon (Editor)

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The contributors?professors, librarians, and freelance writers?attempt to update the traditional "how to write a term paper" and "how to use a library" guides for the electronic age. Aimed at high school and undergraduate students, the book features chapters on "traditional" aspects of writing a paper (selecting a topic, using print sources and library catalogs, citing sources, etc.), plus a chapter each on CD-ROMs, online services, and the Internet. Of these, the "low-tech" parts are excellent, the others less so. The chapters on electronic sources too often include specific commands, lists of available resources, or a rehash of Internet basics, while effective use of electronic resources for research (e.g., search strategies) is virtually ignored. Nevertheless, this book provides lots of information in one concise, readable package. Students?especially those new to research papers and/or electronic sources?should find it helpful.?Janet Crum, Oregon Health Sciences Univ. Lib., Portland
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Scientific American

...a wonderful tool for both school and public libraries...In addition to helping with research papers the book is also an invaluable overview of the technology currently available...buy a second copy for the general reference shelf.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 167 pages
• Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers; 1 edition (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555702384
• ISBN-13: 978-1555702380
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,520,679 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Using the Internet, Online Services, and CD-ROMs for Writing Research and Term Papers (Neal-Schuman NetGuide Series) (Paperback)

This book is out-of-print and it should be. It is out-dated for the most part, particularly in relation to technology. The book was written at a time when the fastest modems ran at 28.8 bps.
As far as help with writing, it is a very beginning book, and at that not very extensive. In addtion, it is only helpful if you are writing a paper in MLA or APA.
Find another book, this one is not worth the price, no matter how low.