Explains the basics of using printed and electronic reference sources to find short, factual answers to questions, emphasizing the principles of organization and searching techniques that apply to specific resources; tells how to formulate a search strategy; and provides a brief introduction to the Internet as a research tool.
Explains how to write an effective book report, covering such aspects as choosing the book, thinking while reading, writing a first draft, and preparing the final draft, and suggests easy extras and tips for oral presentations.