The Facts On File Guide to Research, Second Edition by Jeff Lenburg is the most comprehensive guide available to conducting thorough and accurate research. It includes detailed lists of thousands of resources and explains general research methods and proper citation of sources. This expanded and updated edition contains new information on Internet research, including up-to-date discussions of Google and other search engines, subject-specific keyword search strategies, a cautionary note about Wikipedia, and much more. The volume is divided into four easy-to-use sections: Researching Your Topic contains a step-by-step guide to the research process, with information on developing a subject and planning research, gathering information, and evaluating sources Finding Sources of Information explains how to find, access, and use a number of different sources, from archival collections and biographical indexes to government agencies, newspapers, and magazines, from online and electronic services to radio and television, and many more Finding Sources by Subject contains detailed lists of credible research sources categorized by subject matter Using Your Sources explains how to cite sources, avoid plagiarism, and create a bibliography.
[...]... of electronic technology, virtual libraries, the Internet, and traditional libraries, researching any topic has never been easier than it is today, so long as you understand the process, and know where to find and how to access such sources The Facts On File Guide to Research, Second Edition is a general introductory volume that explains the art and methods of research and researching any topic, for... Associations Print and CD-ROM On the Web Associations on the Net African Americans Alternative Medicine Architecture Chemistry Computer Science Criminal Investigation/Forensic Science Dance Disabilities Drama Education Environmental Health Gerontology Health and Medicine Consumer Associations Professional Associations Human Rights International/Regional Associations Nongovernmental Associations Language Literature... American Library Association, the American Association of School Librarians, the Association of Library Collections and Technical Services, the Public Library Association, and the Association of College and Research Libraries I also wish to thank the many fi ne university and college libraries for their assistance in providing many other sources of information They include Arizona State University West,... teachers, and writers, too numerous to mention, who have written or created countless printed and online research G xxxiii xxxvi+720_FOFG2Research.indd xxxiii 8/16/10 11:01 AM xxxiv THE FACTS ON FILE GUIDE TO RESEARCH guides, Web sites, or recommended lists of research which were helpful in the course of writing this book Finally, I would like to thank my editor Jeff Soloway for understanding the importance... Catalogs Federal Government Information On CD-ROM On the Web In Print State and Local Government Information On the Web In Print Foreign Government Information On the Web In Print Government Journals and Publications Government Sources Online Other Government Documents 237 237 238 240 240 241 241 243 243 243 244 244 245 245 259 263 13 Finding Libraries: Academic, Government, Research, Public, School, State,... Discussion Groups and Newsgroups Researching Discussion Groups Understanding Discussion Groups Deciding to Join a Discussion Group Joining a Discussion Group Finding Discussion Groups Mailing List Search Engines and Directories Mailing List Archives Using Discussion Groups for Research Finding Further Information on Discussion Groups Researching Newsgroups Understanding Newsgroups Deciding to Join... from day one, and for his support and encouragement along the way Also to my wife Debby, love and kisses for her many sacrifices in allowing me to pursue my dreams xxxvi+720_FOFG2Research.indd xxxiv 8/16/10 11:01 AM introduction T he success of every essay, term paper, or written project depends not only on the quality of your writing but also on the quality of your research With the vast explosion in... ACKNOWLEDGMENTS iven the breadth and scope of this project, I have so many individuals, groups, institutions, and organizations that I want to thank who have made this book possible Very special thanks to the staffs and members of the following library trade associations for providing vital information and guiding me to countless valuable sources consulted in writing this book They include the American Library... government agencies and publications, libraries (academic, government, public, school, research, special, and state libraries); newspapers, magazines, journals, and radio and television stations; search engines (including Google); and the best research sites on the Web on virtually any subject Section III: Finding Sources by Topic conveniently surveys the most recommended information sources by librarians... trade association professionals, faculty members and instructors, fellow researchers and authors, and a wide variety of sources to deliver this highly informative reference Every effort was made to verify sources, to confirm the accuracy and reliability of information, and to research as much as humanly possible all aspects of this reference work The author selected what are considered the best sources . THE FACTS ON FILE GUIDE TO RESEARCH SECOND EDITION xxxvi+720_FOFG2Research.indd ixxxvi+720_FOFG2Research.indd i 8/16/10 11:01 AM8/16/10 11:01 AM THE FACTS ON FILE GUIDE TO RESEARCH SECOND EDITION JEFF. 64 Education 65 Environmental Health 66 Gerontology 67 Health and Medicine 67 Consumer Associations 67 Professional Associations 69 Human Rights 69 International/Regional Associations 69 Nongovernmental. RESEARCH SECOND EDITION JEFF LENBURG xxxvi+720_FOFG2Research.indd iiixxxvi+720_FOFG2Research.indd iii 8/16/10 11:01 AM8/16/10 11:01 AM THE FACTS ON FILE GUIDE TO RESEARCH, Second Edition Copyright ©