Choice 评论
Zimmerman and Muraski build around the framework of the scientific problem-solving method, which requires the researcher to master information and data-gathering skills. They address communication personnel, e.g., science journalists, and describe techniques of data collection such as reviewing literature, interviewing professionals, and conducting case studies. Consequently, the book is divided into three parts; the first treats topics such as using libraries for retrieving information resources, taking notes, and creating personal bibliographic databases. The second part covers methods of collecting data from other professionals and describes designing and conducting individual and group interviews as well as surveys. The last part discusses topics such as ethnographic and case studies and experimental designs. All of this is a vast ground to cover in a short monograph; many of the topics in this book are treated in more depth in other works. However, this book's readability, breadth of coverage, clear presentation of information, and jargon-free manner make it suitable to journalists, other communication personnel, and undergraduates. Recommended. R. Aluri; formerly, Emory University
《图书馆杂志》(Library Journal )书评
Proposing that success hinges on information-gathering skills and on the ability to select appropriate resources, the authors provide a comprehensive guide to information finding and use. The book's three parts cover information sources, interviews and surveys, and advanced research methods. Appendixes address the Internet and provide a sample of database programs. This is a well-organized, wide-ranging guide, enhanced by helpful figures and bibliographic references. Strong in methodology and in source evaluation, it is, however, weak in the use of thesauri. It joins the diverse legion of research handbooks (of which there can never be too many). It will help researchers-primarily but not only in the sciences-to become self-sufficient library users and information handlers. It will also prove useful to library science students and to academic librarians who must publish or perish. Index not seen.-Martin Jamison, Ohio State Univ. Libs., Columbus (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
