Computer-Assisted Research

This newly revised and expanded fourth edition is the best guide to the fast-moving world of online research for journalists. This is the authoritative current source for Internet information. The new edition features a greatly expanded section on Internet-accessible resources. It’s full of valuable tips for getting the best bang for your data buck. Researchers at the renowned Poynter Institute have been meticulous in keeping track of changes in the knowledge industry that are important to everyone involved in journalism. Special bonus: sample questions and exercises make the text an excellent training aid in newsrooms and classrooms. The book also features types of information resources, Internet help, news organizations online, and checklists and directories.