Opens a discussion long silent in academic circles -- that the teaching of research-writing is mired in practices poorly suited for digital natives. Reminding readers of the history of the academic research paper and the scope of the recent information explosion, this book presents innovative thinking and research on the educational challenges NextGen students face. Writing teachers, library science professionals, and higher education administrators describe teaching methods and research projects suited for the new digital scholar and designed for the information universe NextGen students inhabit.