The Essential Workbook for Library and Internet Research Skills - Softcover

Klein, Brock; Hunt, Matthew; Lee, Professor Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072297042 ISBN 13: 9780072297041

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., 1999

Synopsis

This workbook helps intermediate to low-advanced ESOL students become more familiar with the library and the Internet. Using this workbook, students learn how to locate source materials and how to use them properly in the writing they do for their classes. The activities in this workbook are truly "hands-on" - students learn how to use the library and the Internet by completing stimulating, interactive activities. At the end of the workbook, students synthesize the research skills they have gained in previous chapters by writing a culminating essay.

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From the Publisher

This text has four chapters covering the following topics:
Getting Started at the Library
Using Sources Successfully
Using the Internet for Research
Using Research in Writing
Teaches modes of research on computerized catalogs and indexes and how to use the research sections of libraries.
Offers interactive activities that test students' ability to use their own library system to find books and periodicals.
Gives important information regarding the concept of plagiarism and ways to avoid it through quotation, paraphrase, citation, and summary.
Provides Internet activities that help students learn about the Internet as they complete specific tasks.
Covers the basics on Internet research , web browsers, and search engines, and helps students evaluate the accuracy of sources.
The Teacher's Edition contains teaching suggestions and task checklists for each chapter, as well as answer keys and chapter tests.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072297042
• ISBN 13: 9780072297041
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144