How to do research, not just search


	How to do research, not just search

gingembre

3-30-2007 1:42 PM

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research, critical thinking, writing, search, business, knowledge management, dave pollard

gingembre says:

Good advice from Dave Pollard as to how to do research. I especially liked his thoughts on citing secondary sources.

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3-30-2007 2:02 PM

kkcapricorn

He's right about one thing -- it is a lot of work. Reminds me of college days.
Good Post

3-30-2007 2:38 PM

Socratoad

I agree.

3-31-2007 6:55 AM

Lagun

Good precision.

3-31-2007 7:58 AM

mugofcoffee

THIS is clip! most useful...thanks

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