Category Archives: Research

Visualizing Capital Punishment

Posted on March 19, 2018 by mbrowning

The chart to the right shows (as it says) “Execution rates in G20 members in 2016.”  Statistics and their visual representations can be tricky things. Take a look at the chart and ask yourself what it says. I could draw a … Continue reading →

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But That’s a Good Source, Right?

Posted on August 11, 2017 by mbrowning

You’re working on a research paper, doing your best to assemble a slate of outstanding sources. You know that Wikipedia is suspect and that Gary’s Awesome Web Page should remain in Gary’s basement. You know that good sources are out there. How about … Continue reading →

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Missing the Mark on Library Automation

Posted on February 3, 2016 by mbrowning

I should have written this something like nine months ago, but given how cluttered life is, it has gotten lost under a pile of other pressing matters. Last spring, I was opining at a conference lunch table about my feelings … Continue reading →

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Literary Images by the Bucket Full

Posted on August 20, 2014 by mbrowning

The Folger Shakespeare Library has released thousands of literature-related images into the public domain. This will be more interesting to those looking at English and older works than to those in American and newer literature, but I did find a … Continue reading →

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Good reason for not documenting properly

Posted on January 8, 2014 by mbrowning
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The Plagiarism Parade

Posted on October 28, 2011 by mbrowning

In case you have your doubts about the many ways to plagiarize, watch this video…

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