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Title Choosing & using sources : a guide to academic research / Teaching & Learning, Ohio State University Libraries.

Publication Info. [Ohio] : Ohio State University, [2016]-
Minneapolis : Open Textbook Library
©2016-

Item Status

Description 1 online resource : illustrations (some colour).
Current Frequency Updated irregularly.
Description data file
Physical Medium polychrome
Series Open textbook library
Open Textbook Library.
Note "Choosing & Using Sources: A Guide to Academic Research by Teaching & Learning, Ohio State University Libraries is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted."--Cover.
Summary "Choosing & Using Sources presents a process for academic research and writing, from formulating your research question to selecting good information and using it effectively in your research assignments. Additional chapters cover understanding types of sources, searching for information, and avoiding plagiarism. Each chapter includes self-quizzes and activities to reinforce core concepts and help you apply them. There are also appendices for quick reference on search tools, copyright basics, and fair use."--Open Textbook Library.
System Details Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contents Research Questions -- Types of Sources -- Sources and Information Needs -- Precision Searching -- Search Tools -- Evaluating Sources -- Ethical Use of Sources -- How to Cite Sources -- Making an Argument -- Writing Tips -- Copyright Basics -- Fair Use -- Roles of Research Sources.
Local Note Open Educational Resources (OER). Open Textbooks
Open Textbook Library
Subject Research -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Research.
Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals.
Subject Report writing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Report writing.
Genre/Form Textbooks.
Textbooks.
Handbooks and manuals.
Added Author Open Textbook Library, distributor.
Added Title Choosing and using sources