Managing Information for Research by Elizabeth Orna
This book will help first-time researchers to transform knowledge gained during their research into written form and to deliver an end product that does justice to their efforts.
Managing Information for Research
Summary
Suitable for first-time researchers to transform knowledge gained during their research into written form and to deliver an end product that does justice to their efforts.
Managing Information for Research Summary
Managing Information for Research Reviews
"! an excellent piece of work which will help anyone who is prepared to learn about the most effective manner of organising and presenting information." - mantex.co.uk Mantex Info Design website 20031107 "It is written in a clear, accessible style!" - Ros McCulloch Assessment & Evaluation in HE 19960101 "!is easy to dip into; is written in highly conversational style; and uses visual presentation more frequently than is the norm for books on research." - Pat Cryer New Academic Summer 19960101
About Elizabeth Orna
The Authors Elizabeth Orna is an independent information consultant, working in partnership with a typographic designer. She is also a visiting teacher in higher education institutions in the UK, Australia and the USA. Graham Stevens is a typographic designer and in partnership with an information consultant. He held senior lecturing posts in higher education institutions in the UK, teaching typographic design and information design, and has retired as Head of Graphic Design at Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication, to concentrate on design and writing.
Table of Contents
What are we doing when we 'do research' Mapping the research territory known and unknown areas Managing information to support research Keeping the record straight documenting the research Managing the time available Planning the information products of research questions to answer Planning the information products of research first decisions Extending our repertoire for presenting information Design is more than cosmetic! The process of converting information into writing making it easier
Additional information
GOR003450534
9780335193974
0335193978
Managing Information for Research by Elizabeth Orna
Used - Good
Paperback
Open University Press
1995-10-01
192
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