Research for Writers

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Now in its seventh edition, this is a research guide for writers and journalists. It offers a combination of practical advice and information for both new and experienced researchers, from organization and methods of research to obtaining information from and about foreign countries. This seventh edition contains updated information on electronic research methods, and there is discussion of search engines, downloading, libraries, email addresses and Web sites.

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'This has become the recognised research guide in any genre: libararies, archives, reference books, record offices, registers, and of course the Internet - you name it, all the sources are here with guidance on making contact and on how to use their facilities.' * Writing Magazine (July 2007) *

Author Bio

Ann Hoffmann ran a research service for writers for over twenty years. She now divides her time between research consultancy work and her own writing.