Research and Information Management
by Facts on File; J. G. Ferguson Publishing Company; MacKall, JoeEdition: 2nd
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2004-04-01
Publisher(s): Ferguson Pub
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Summary
Looks at the importance of researching and selecting information on the job, discussing research methods, evaluating the relevance of information, and presenting information.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | 1 | (6) | |
| 1 Welcome to the Information Age | 7 | (14) | |
| 2 Acquiring Research Skills | 21 | (20) | |
| 3 Evaluating Information | 41 | (16) | |
| 4 Now What Do I Do with It? | 57 | (22) | |
| 5 Creating Effective Presentations and Memos | 79 | (14) | |
| 6 Making the Presentation Fit the Data | 93 | (12) | |
| 7 Staying Sane in the Information Age | 105 | (8) | |
| Glossary | 113 | (4) | |
| Bibliography | 117 | (2) | |
| Index | 119 |
Excerpts
The importance of research and knowing how to analyze information is essential in many careers. Research and Information Management, Second Edition (the first edition was titled Information Management) helps students learn how to acquire and manage information of all types.
In today's information age, it is easy to be bewildered by the vast amount of data that is easily available. This book looks at different ways of approaching research and information management. Topics covered include research methods, evaluating information for relevance, creating effective presentations, and managing information with spreadsheet and word processing software.
In today's information age, it is easy to be bewildered by the vast amount of data that is easily available. This book looks at different ways of approaching research and information management. Topics covered include research methods, evaluating information for relevance, creating effective presentations, and managing information with spreadsheet and word processing software.
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