Research Strategies: Finding your Way through the Information Fog [Paperback]

William Badke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 29, 2008

Do the demands of carrying out research in today’s high-tech environment leave you baffled? Did the grade on your last term paper leave you doubting that getting an education was worth the effort? As a student in higher education, do you long for a simple, comprehensive guide to research?

Here it is. Now in its third edition, extensively revised and 32-percent larger than the second edition, Research Strategies is your indispensable guide to informational research.

With his concise, empathetic, witty manner, William Badke shows you that research does not need to be painful. You’ll learn the skills that are essential to the success of any research project so that you can take control of the research process and make it work for you. Research Strategies is as friendly as a puppy, as informative as your friend’s Facebook account, and as helpful as a personal servant. Don’t start your research project without it.

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About the Author

William Badke is Associate Librarian at Trinity Western University, Langley, BC, Canada, with responsibilities for Associated Canadian Theological Schools and Information Literacy. He has been teaching research skills to undergraduate and graduate students for more than two decades, and he well understands the challenges of today’s high-tech research environment.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc.; 3rd edition (January 29, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 059547747X
• ISBN-13: 978-0595477470
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #172,221 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

William Badke grew up in Kelowna, BC, Canada. After completing a B.A. at the University of British Columbia in 1971 and a Master of Divinity (1975) and Master of Theology (1977) he taught at a college in Nigeria, West Africa for two years before returning to teach at Northwest Baptist Theological College in Vancouver, BC. In 1985 he earned a Master of Library Science degree at the University of British Columbia and currently serves as Associate Librarian for Associated Canadian Theological Schools and information literacy at Trinity Western University, in Langley, BC. He has published extensively in the area of information literacy as well as fiction and spirituality. As an instructor of research for credit courses, his online graduate level information literacy course was the first of its kind to appear.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful introduction to research, August 1, 2006

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This book serves as a useful introduction to research techniques and options for the late high school or early-to-mid-level college student beginning research. Badke's writing focuses on finding sources and writing research papers. The writing assumes no current knowledge of conducting research of any kind, so parts may be simplistic for many, but there is a wealth of great research strategies within.

He begins with a look at paper design, and the place from which to begin your research. He then moves to database, periodical and internet searches. He then discusses how to formulate your research into a working topic, and organizing your data.

He writes for people who have never really used a library effectively or used a computer for research. Overall, this is a superb introduction to research that should be read by anyone attempting research.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Fog is Lifting, April 20, 2001

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This review is from: Research Strategies: Finding Your Way Through the Information Fog (Paperback)

As an academic librarian, I found this book to be incredibly useful. It is well-written, easy to read, and covers a hosts of topics for the average library user. This volume will be extremely useful during library orientation for new students. As libraries are experiencing the information revolution, research strategies and resources are changing drastically. Mr. Badke has done a superb job of guiding patrons through new and uncharted territory.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Badke hits another home run..., September 16, 2005

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This update to Badke's previous work on library research is excellent. I teach Language and Research at a Bible college and used to use his first book as required reading for my students. I was so disappointed when it went out of print. Now, this updated version is my new requirement. This book is written with the same humor and simplicity as the first, but with updated information that is a must. Dealing with electronic research is now the norm and Badke explains it very, very well. This is a must have resource for anyone taking on research.