Science and Technology Research: Writing Strategies for Students

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This is the only handbook available today that specifically addresses researchers in science and technology. Based on a popular library course taught by the authors at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, it provides an overview of information resources today, emphasizing those most readily available in academic libraries. It presents a general overview of the research process, and covers not only general reference sources, but tools for more specialized research, including geographic information, statistical resources, indexes, and a variety of other sources. It concludes with a sample research strategy, illustrating the principles developed throughout the book.

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An excellent guide to literature research and evaluation skillsa great book to recommend to students about to confront a research library for the first time. * Journal Of Chemical Education *
The principles of research are concisely presented and the writing is very accessible. * E-Streams *

Author Bio

Tina M. Neville is Head of Reference at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg Library. She is a reviewer for Library Journal and has published in College & Research Libraries News. Deborah B. Henry is a reference librarian and a marine science liaison at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg Library. Bruce D. Neville is the Collection Development Coordinator and reference librarian at the Centennial Science and Engineering Library at the University of New Mexico.