Library Science-Information Literacy
Which of the following tend to be full of primary sources?
Museums
Boolean logic is a technique for _____?
Narrowing, broadening, or eliminating a search term
Why shouldn't news articles include propaganda techniques like scapegoating or plain folks?
News articles should be unbiased accounts that provide a balanced report on a current event or issue. Propaganda techniques like scapegoating put the blame on a person or group while plain folks make statements that sound like everyone wants or thinks something when that isn't known to be true, thereby slanting information.
For which type(s) of reference materials does Google News have indexes?
Newspaper and online news information
Who are the 'peers' in peer-reviewed journals?
Other experts in the field
Damien submits an academic article for possible publication. Before the journal can print Damien's article it has to undergo a rigorous review process in which other scholars in his field review the article and assure it's accurate and high-quality. What is this process called?
Peer review
What types of search queries are best done with a R- tree database index?
Queries about locations
Jim is writing a report on the Washington Monument. When he uses a search engine, he is pointed to resources about various monuments throughout Washington, DC, and the state of Washington. Which item listed below should Jim use to help him find sites useful in his research?
Quotation Marks
Why is it important for readers to identify stereotypes, biases and assumptions in written work?
Recognizing these factors helps readers think critically to avoid being influenced about how they feel about people or things.
Metasearch engines include _____?
Several search engines
What is a secondary source?
Something that interprets or analyzes an event or person
Sarah is doing scholarly research on a technical topic. What type of search engine would likely yield the best results for her work?
Specific search engine
Which of the following is the best example of evidence?
Studies show that helmets reduce the risk of death by 37%.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a peer-reviewed journal?
The Wall Street Journal
Why is it important to read the abstract of a scholarly journal article first?
The abstract is the summary of the article and it helps you decide if it's relevant to what you're researching and tells you what the article will be focused on.
Where is information stored in a clustered index?
The information is physically stored in the index.
All of the following indicators point to bias in written work EXCEPT:
The writer's use of impartial language
What differentiates academic journal articles from magazines?
They are peer-reviewed.
In a scholarly journal article, why don't you want to skip over the references section and any footnotes listed?
They can provide you with other resources to learn more from. Scholarly journal articles aren't just about stating what was learned; they aim to continue the learning and research process for everyone.
Which of the following is NOT a purpose for mass communication?
To delegate
The function of a secondary source is:
To interpret original materials
Why would it be important to research early?
To reflect what you discovered in research instead of your own preconceptions
What is the most important first step when planning a research paper?
Understanding the assignment
Which of the following is FALSE about the Boolean logic operator?
Valuable documents will never be skipped.
In a database index, a record contains:
Various fields
In order to analyze the effectiveness and validity of a scholarly journal article, what questions should you ask yourself?
What types of support does it include (facts, data, case studies, expert testimony, statistics)? Are its conclusions well supported by the evidence provided or does it need more?
What does 'peer-reviewed' mean?
When an article is scrutinized by experts on the article's topic
What are a few of the questions that we should ask ourselves when analyzing a news article?
Who is the audience for this article? Is the way it is written (vocabulary, amount of detail) appropriate for that audience? What main points or arguments are being made, how are they supported, and are those sources reliable?
1. Which of these would NOT be considered a reliable secondary source?
Wikipedia
Which of the following is one major issue when using other's data?
You do not own it, so they can withdraw it at anytime.
What are some examples of stop words?
a, of, the
Which of the following are examples of secondary sources?
all answers are correct
Authentication _____.
allows you to use a subject database from any location (remote access)
Which of the following is a Boolean logic operator?
and
The concept that the interests and beliefs of the audience are important when developing a speech refers to:
audience centeredness
'College basketball players practice and play just as hard as professional players in the NBA. Therefore, they should be compensated, especially because they earn lots of money for the universities.' Which of the following is NOT an assumption based on this claim?
basketball is a very difficult sport to play'
Propaganda is...
biased or misleading information used to promote a particular political cause or idea
A researcher analyzing another researcher's data is likely to _____.
collect and combine multiple data sets
Which of the following is recommended during the critical thinking process?
consider the consequences of what we have decided
A bibliographic database _____.
contains references to books and other library materials
What are the three core skills involved in critical thinking?
curiosity, skepticism, and humility
When determining which programs to request data from, a researcher should ____________________.
determine what kind of data they are likely to collect
A subject database _____.
features a specialized focus
Which of the following is an example of a general search engine?
WorldCat is a database that indexes the catalogs of many of the world's _____.
libraries
Which of the following would involve simultaneous contact with two or more other forms of media?
media multitasking
Bibliographies are generally _____ in focus than databases.
narrower
What is a difference between Web sources and print sources?
print sources have been subjected to a review process, but this is not necessarily true of Web sources
A controlled vocabulary _____.
provides you with suggested search terms
The best secondary sources are:
published most recently
Which of the following search engine components consists of the interface in which a word or phrase is entered into a text box and then the submit button is clicked to perform a search?
search form
A piece of criticism, data, or a scholarly study relating to a topic of interest is called a _____.
secondary source
A Web robot is also known as:
spider
Read the following sentence: Jenny is Chinese, so she'll definitely excel in math. Choose the most specific answer: This statement is an example of a(n) _____ because it is a widely held, fixed, oversimplified image or idea about a particular group of people.
stereotype
Which one of the following would NOT be considered one of an advertiser's intentions?
to denounce consumerism
All of these are qualities you should expect in an academic source EXCEPT _____.
well articulated personal opinions of authors
Scholarly journal articles are...
written by professionals who are experts in their fields.
The invention of the printing press in the _____ marked an important milestone for mass media communication.
1400s
What is a primary source?
A document or physical object that was written or created during the event you are researching
Which of the following is the BEST definition of a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal article?
A journal written by experts and reviewed by other professionals in the same field of study
What is a search engine?
A program that enables users to locate specific websites of information on the Internet based on keywords
A subject database uses which type of database structure?
A relational database model
What is an anecdote?
A story told from a persons experience
Which of the following is NOT a common primary source?
A textbook
Which research material can be found in library databases such as EBSCO?
Academic journals
How might a person thinking critically best respond to other points of view?
Acknowledge and consider the other points of view
Kelly wants to know about fashion trends started by Run DMC. Which item listed below should Kelly use to help her find sites useful in her research?
Addition sign
You're writing a senior thesis on special education and need to find quality academic sources. Where would be the BEST place to find them?
Aggregated databases
Organizing and compiling your research helps you to:
All answers are correct
Program evaluations are an abundant source of social data, because _________________.
All answers are correct
What qualities should you look for to determine whether an article is scholarly or not?
All answers are correct
Where's a good place to find journal articles?
All answers are correct
A secondary source is:
All of the answer choices are correct
Which of the following questions can be asked to help determine if a source is a secondary source?
All of the answer choices are correct
What should you look for to make sure you have found a reliable peer-reviewed article?
All of the answers are correct
Where can you find peer-reviewed journal articles?
All of the answers are correct
Which of the following is a secondary source?
All of the answers are correct
Which of the following is an example of a point of view?
All of the answers are correct
Which of the following statements is true?
All of the statements are true.
Which of the following best defines what a journal article is?
Articles with an academic focus, written by and for experts in a particular field
Which of the following statements about assumptions in written work is FALSE?
Assumptions are facts that can be proven with evidence.
The topic assigned for your research paper is analyzing the spread of a newly-discovered, communicable air-borne disease. Why might a book NOT be the best source for the number of people currently infected?
Books are written well in advance of publication and data may not be updated.
Which of the following BEST defines academic sources?
Books, academic journal articles, and published expert reports which have all been peer reviewed.
The Invisible Web mostly includes _____?
Boolean operators
How can you use journal articles in your paper?
Borrow quotes and statistics that support your claims
In a search directory, information is organized by _____?
Broad search categories
How can we identify who the author's audience is when reading a news article?
By examining the author's choice of words, vocabulary, and any assumptions he or she may make about what his/her audience already knows about the topic, we can identify whether the audience is educated about the situation or first learning about the basics based on how advanced the writing style is.
What are the two main categories of database indexes?
Clustered and non-clustered
Brian needs data about a particular region. He wants to know information such as gender, race, religion, etc. For which of the following types of data is Brian looking?
Demographic data
If you're writing a paper on STEM cell research, which of the following authors would you select to cite as an academic source, and why?
Dr. Banten, because he holds a Ph.D. in biology and an M.D. from John Hopkins University. He also heads the STEM cell laboratory at Harvard Medical.
Using research from someone who is a registered Democrat when presenting a speech at the Democratic National Convention is an example of which of the following?
Establishing credibility with your audience by using research they respect
What is the main purpose of a database index?
Find specific information more quickly
What is an example of an assumption you might make if you are arguing that universal helmet laws should be created and enforced in all states?
In certain circumstances, the protection of public safety must outweigh individual freedoms.
Which is the BEST research strategy to use when preparing a speech for a group that belongs to a specific organization?
Include research from members of a particular group.
Skepticism
Involves having a healthy questioning attitude about new information that you are exposed to and not blindly believing everything everyone tells you
What is the lead in a news article?
It is the opening paragraph and it includes who, what, when, where, how and why.
A strong search string includes _____ related to your topic.
Keywords
What do we call the ideal words used when typing in a search box?
Keywords
What is critical thinking?
Making well-informed decisions based on logical, supporting evidence
Which term refers to the means of communication, such as radio, television, magazines, or the Internet.
Media
