Practical, relevant, and reflecting the latest technologies, RESEARCH STRATEGIES FOR A DIGITAL AGE, 5th Edition, provides a thorough, step-by-step guide that helps you develop research skills critical to today's online environment -- skills that will serve you well for a lifetime. This text blends traditional research methods with detailed instruction on how to use and evaluate electronic research technologies. The author introduces you to research by beginning in the academic library: Using online discovery tools to search in a controlled environment with credible sources helps you to develop and sharpen your research and analytical skills before expanding your search into the vast (and sometimes questionable) resources of the Web. You'll find practical guidance about how to incorporate and document resources skillfully and with academic integrity, as well as insightful examples, illustrations, and tips to help you get the most from today's wealth of online material.

Bonnie Tensen has taught college composition for over 20 years, first in the traditional classroom, then in networked classroom environments and online. For 15 years she taught composition and literature courses online at Seminole State College of Florida. In Fall of 2013, Bonnie began serving as an e-learning specialist at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota, assisting in the conversion of their weekend and evening college courses from f2f to hybrid. Although she is well acquainted with its pedagogical and personal challenges, she has become a vocal proponent of the powerful educational experiences e-learning -- when designed well -- can offer today's generation of students. A popular speaker, she has presented her unique approach at many conferences and led numerous seminars on incorporating the Internet in the classroom.