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Survival Skills for Coastal Resource Managers
Information Survival Skills
Library Research
Internet Research
Managing Info on Your Computer
Using Listservs and Groups
Assessing Internet Sources
Exercises - Organizing Info
Interviewing Experts
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Survival Skills for Coastal Resource Managers

 

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Information Survival Skills

What are the appropriate sources to find what you're looking for?

The bulk of your research will be conducted through libraries, subject matter experts, and the Internet. Listed below are the types of information and benefits of each:

Library
  • Different types of libraries
  • Archives (including maps, photographs, and rare books)
  • Peer-reviewed information
  • Standardized access to information
  • Materials that pre-date the Internet
  • Access to fee-based databases for in-depth research

Experts/People
  • Interaction
  • Recommendations of other helpful resources
  • In-depth knowledge about the topic

Internet
  • Current information
  • Policy topics
  • Access to government information
  • Metadata
  • Data

 

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