Using the Internet, Online Services, and CD-ROMs for Writing Research and Term Papers

A guide to Internet, online services and CD-ROMs for writing research and term papers. It explains how to use online library catalogues, the most commonly available indexes and databases (in print, CD-ROM, online, and Web-accessible formats), electronic encyclopaedias, Web search engines, and commercial online information services (like AOL). Tips are provided for note-taking (including electronic note-taking), printing from electronic resources, and Web browsing. A chapter on citing electronic resources (using both APA and MLA styles) and two model research papers conclude the volume.