Designed as a reference book, this text teaches business studentshow to conduct research and present their findings coherently. Illustrationsand examples pertinent to business enhance the discussion. Chaptersbegin with a list of objectives and end with application activites whichcan be used in class or for homework. In the first part of the book, Farrell details how vital researchis to the business major. A chapter is devoted to helping thestudents identify a research topic. Included are many suggested topicslisted under various business disciplines. Discussion of traditionallibrary research is followed by information on the latest computerizedand on-line techniques. The second part of the book covers planning, draftingand revising the paper.

A separate chapter on documentation explainsMLA and APA styles and uses business references exclusively as examples.The appendix contains two student papers--one following the MLA style,one the APA style. A must for all libraries.