The Information-Literate Historian: A Guide to Research for History Students

by Jenny L. Presnell

Book Overview

In the past, historians could rely on their basic understanding of bibliographic tools to do effective research, as resources were primarily available in print, on microform, or at a library. Today, the information explosion resulting from access to the Internet has complicated traditional research methods by heightening expectations and raising new questions about retrieving, using, and presenting information.
The Information-Literate Historian...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195176510
• ISBN13: 9780195176513
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.1" x 5.5"