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I'm starting school next September and majoring in writing. Yeah, I know how badly that is usually discouraged, but I'm recovering from severe, complex Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome and will benefit from a solitary, quiet job, and I guess I show some raw talent that has impressed the right people, so...it's been approved by the agencies that will finance my education.
I'm spending this year, getting ready for school. I'm brushing up on using MS Office, learning to touch type and want to learn to research like a pro.
I bought a book called "Beyond the Internet" at a second hand book store, that is interesting and introduced me to the "Columbia Encyclopedia". The author was an editor for the 5th edition. She raves about it, but I don't see it listed in any other books or websites as an excellent resource. What do you all think about the "Columbia Encyclopedia"?
Books on research are EXPENSIVE :-( I bought a copy of "Schaum's Quick Guide to Writing Great Research Papers" for $13.00 and I will borrow from the library and read some web sites, and just take notes or make photocopies.
What is the best way to learn to research like a pro? I think mastering this skill will bring a lifetime of rewards. I love to learn, and study everything that falls into my hands, but I don't know how to SEEK information, past Googling, finding online forums, and searching for Books at the library and at Amazon.com
I'm spending this year, getting ready for school. I'm brushing up on using MS Office, learning to touch type and want to learn to research like a pro.
I bought a book called "Beyond the Internet" at a second hand book store, that is interesting and introduced me to the "Columbia Encyclopedia". The author was an editor for the 5th edition. She raves about it, but I don't see it listed in any other books or websites as an excellent resource. What do you all think about the "Columbia Encyclopedia"?
Books on research are EXPENSIVE :-( I bought a copy of "Schaum's Quick Guide to Writing Great Research Papers" for $13.00 and I will borrow from the library and read some web sites, and just take notes or make photocopies.
What is the best way to learn to research like a pro? I think mastering this skill will bring a lifetime of rewards. I love to learn, and study everything that falls into my hands, but I don't know how to SEEK information, past Googling, finding online forums, and searching for Books at the library and at Amazon.com