Information Literacy

The rise of the ____ has required consumers of information to become their own gatekeepers of information due to the lack of external quality control. A. World Wide Web B. Printing press C. Newspaper industry D. Scholarly journals

A. World Wide Web

You've been given the following APA citation: Profen, I. B. (2004). The impact of alcohol on university students' ability to concentrate during exams. College Students, 38(3), 30-45. doi:10.1037/0735-7044.121.1.21 What are you looking for? Group of answer choices a. A magazine article b. A book chapter c. A journal article d. A trade journal

c. A journal article

What is ''peer review''? a. An article written by two or more specialists in a discipline b. An alternative way of publishing an article without having to submit it to a professional editor c. A process for ensuring that academic articles have been examined by other experts in the field before publication d. A process for guaranteeing that the research described in articles is completely accurate and indisputable

c. A process for ensuring that academic articles have been examined by other experts in the field before publication

You are writing an argumentative paper on school uniforms. Which of the following sources would provide the best evidence for your argument that school uniforms prevent bullying in schools? a. A documentary featuring interviews with students in a school where bullying is a problem b. A journal article discussing bullying in elementary schools c. A study comparing disciplinary records and school police data at a school where uniforms are required with a school where they are not required d. A poll of student opinions on the impact of school uniforms on bullying

c. A study comparing disciplinary records and school police data at a school where uniforms are required with a school where they are not required

You are writing a paper about gun violence and you use information from the National Rifle Association (NRA) website. In this case, which of the following website evaluation criteria is most important to consider? a. Accuracy, objectivity, website domain (.com, .org, .edu, .net) b. Accuracy, functionality, relevance c. Accuracy, bias, objectivity d. Accuracy, currency, accessibility

c. Accuracy, bias, objectivity

When evaluating a website for agenda, what is one thing to look for? a. It is a personal website b. The content is grammatically correct c. Advertising is or is not present d. The page shows when it was originally published

c. Advertising is or is not present

You are researching child safety seats. You have found several sources. Which would be the most trustworthy because of the likelihood of having objective information? a. A friend with a young child b. Report from the car seat manufacturer c. Article in "Consumer Reports" d. Blog post by a parenting expert

c. Article in "Consumer Reports"

When searching in a library database, what words would "stress*" find, in addition to "stress"? a. distressed, distressful, stressful b. tension, pressure, pain c. emphasis, importance, weight d. stressed, stressing, stress-related

d. stressed, stressing, stress-related

Why is it important to understand why a piece of information was created? a. to be able to differentiate between scholarly and popular periodical articles b. to know how current and relevant the information is c. in order to properly evaluate the information source's format d. to understand the author's purpose and possible bias for creating information

d. to understand the author's purpose and possible bias for creating information

What kind of resource is the following? Darling-Hammond, L. (2004). From "Separate but Equal" to "No Child Left Behind": The collision of new standards and old inequalities. In D. Meier & G. Wood (Eds.), Many children left behind: How the No Child Left Behind Act is damaging our children and our schools (pp. 3-32). Boston: Beacon. A. Chapter within a book B. Book C. Magazine article D. journal article

A. Chapter within a book

Library literacy involves knowledge and skills in all EXCEPT: A. Computer software B. Books and periodicals C. Reference materials D. Databases

A. Computer software

This is defined as a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information. A. Information Literacy B. Information Overload C. Information Ineffectuality D. Container Collapse

A. Information Literacy

A theory that has recently been developed to address the intake of too much data due to the widespread of digital devices, massive amounts of new information, and the ability to transmit this information so quickly is known as: A. Information Overload B. Herding Phenomenon C. Container Collapse D. Information Ineffectuality

A. Information Overload

You've been given the following APA citation: Profen, I. B. (2004). The impact of alcohol on university students' ability to concentrate during exams. College Students, 38(3), 30-45. doi:10.1037/0735-7044.121.1.21 What are you looking at? A. A trade journal B. A journal article C. A book chapter D. A magazine article

B. A journal article

Which of these parts of a scholarly journal article provides a brief overview of relevant studies or articles that support the current study? A. Abstract B. Literature Review C. Introduction D. Results

B. Literature Review

Which type of information source does this describe: Those that are closest to the actual event, time period or individual in question. The information in these sources has not been edited, interpreted, condensed, or evaluated, which might change the original information. A. Tertiary B. Primary c. Secondary d. Persuasive

B. Primary

Read the following blurb, then choose what type of publication it is describing. "Since its launch in 1992, Canadian Military History has become one of the premier journals in its field. CMH is a peer-reviewed academic journal published bi-annually by the Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies and distributed through Wilfrid Laurier University Press. Its purpose is to foster research, teaching, and public discussion of historical and contemporary military and strategic issues." A. Trade periodical B. Scholarly periodical C. Book D. Popular periodical

B. Scholarly periodical

Which statement is NOT an aspect of information literacy? A. Having the ability to locate information B. Recognizing when information is needed C. Having the ability to effectively use computers D. Having the ability to evaluate information

C. Having the ability to effectively use computers

What is ''peer review''? a. A process for ensuring that academic articles have been examined by other experts in the field before publication b. An article written by two or more specialists in a discipline c. A process for guaranteeing that the research described in articles is completely accurate and indisputable d. An alternative way of publishing an article without having to submit it to a professional editor

a. A process for ensuring that academic articles have been examined by other experts in the field before publication

For your sociology assignment, you need to find information about the restricting of abortion clinics in Texas. Looking at the example in the box below from a periodical database, which of the subjects listed should you click on to find related information about the legal status of abortion clinics? Decision Allows Abortion Law, Forcing 13 Texas Clinics to Close. (cover story) Source: New York Times. 10/3/2014, Vol. 164 Issue 56643, pA1-A18. 2p. Subject Terms: ABORTION -- Law & legislation ABORTION clinics -- Law & legislation WOMEN PRO-life movement UNITED States TEXAS TEXAS -- Politics & government -- 21st century a. ABORTION clinics -- Law & legislation b. ABORTION -- Law & legislation c. PRO-life movement d. TEXAS -- Politics & government -- 21st century

a. ABORTION clinics -- Law & legislation

Your professor asked you to find a book written by John White about organic farming. She cannot remember the year it was written. What researchable information do you already have to work with? a. Author and some keywords b. Author, title, and some keywords c. Author only d. Keywords only

a. Author and some keywords

Authority can be evaluated by looking at which of the following: a. Author's credibility b. Type of source c. Intended audience d. Currency of information

a. Author's credibility

You have been assigned to find a scholarly journal article on the effectiveness of Title IX on women's sports. Which item listed below would be the most relevant? a. Clarke, Phoebe and Ian Ayres. "The Chastain Effect: Using Title IX to Measure the Causal Effect of Participating in High School Sports on Adult Women's Social Lives." Journal of Socio-Economics, vol. 48, 01 Feb. 2014, pp. 62-71. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1016/j.socec.2013.11.001. b. Parrillo, Vincent N., Sage Publications., and Sage eReference (Online service). Encyclopedia of Social Problems. Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, 2008. Gale Virtual Reference Library; Gale Virtual Reference Library. c. Hanson, Katherine, Vivian Guilfoy, and Sarita Pillai. More than Title IX : How Equity in Education has Shaped the Nation. Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2009. d. Smith, Claire. "WOMEN SPORTS; Concerns are Voiced on Effects of Title IX.(Sports Desk)." The New York Times (1995).

a. Clarke, Phoebe and Ian Ayres. "The Chastain Effect: Using Title IX to Measure the Causal Effect of Participating in High School Sports on Adult Women's Social Lives." Journal of Socio-Economics, vol. 48, 01 Feb. 2014, pp. 62-71. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1016/j.socec.2013.11.001.

You copy the lyrics to Taylor Swift's newest hit and post it to a web site with credit given to Swift. This could be considered: a. Copyright infringement b. Plagiarism c. Both plagiarism and copyright infringement

a. Copyright infringement

What is an example of a limitation of a book? a. Due to the length of time it takes to write and research, it may be outdated b. They are common and convenient sources c. Most are available only in print d. They are detailed and specific

a. Due to the length of time it takes to write and research, it may be outdated

Which is an example of a tertiary resource? a. Encyclopedia b. Library catalog c. Bibliography d. Review article

a. Encyclopedia

Reading an information source that represents a set of values related to an issue that are different from your own, can assist you to: a. Gain information that you hadn't previously considered and prepare you to address criticisms of your own stance b. Allows you to disregard any information that is contrary to your pre-judgement of the issue c. Persuade you to change your stance on the issue

a. Gain information that you hadn't previously considered and prepare you to address criticisms of your own stance

You are doing research on declared religious affiliation among college students. Your professor suggests you read work by a specific long-standing expert in the area to inform your research. After doing this, you also come across a current scholarly article by a different scholar which contradicts some of the expert's claims. Should you: a. Incorporate the current scholarly article into your research along with the long-standing expert's work b. Ignore the current scholarly article because the long-standing expert is an established authority in this area c. Continue to search for information that agrees with the long-standing expert d. Consider the long-standing expert's work to be outdated and proven incorrect

a. Incorporate the current scholarly article into your research along with the long-standing expert's work

Understanding how information is communicated over time once an event occurs is known as the: a. Information cycle b. Herding phenomenon c. Information Overload d. News cycle

a. Information cycle

Which of the following is a primary source? a. Interview b. Biography c. Documentary d. Encyclopedia article

a. Interview

Why would the following research question be considered ineffective? "What led to the financial meltdown of 2008 and were the government measures to solve it effective?" a. It is asking two questions instead of one b. It cannot be answered with verifiable facts c. It is unable to be researched d. It is open-ended

a. It is asking two questions instead of one

You are writing a paper on the connection between fossil fuel use and climate change. You are summarizing a journal article in which the author quotes another researcher. Which of the examples below is an acceptable reference to a source referred to in another source? a. Ferguson conducted a study on the relationship between fossil fuel use and climate change, and concluded that the study shows a strong causal relationship between the two variables (Stenson, 2012, p. 220). b. A 2010 study by Ferguson found a strong causal relationship between fossil fuel use and climate change (as cited in Stenson, 2012, p. 220). c. A 2010 study concluded that the research "'shows strong evidence of a causal relationship between fossil fuel use and climate change'" (Stenson, 2012, p. 220).

b. A 2010 study by Ferguson found a strong causal relationship between fossil fuel use and climate change (as cited in Stenson, 2012, p. 220).

Read the following excerpt from a news article. Which of the citations below likely refers to the research study mentioned in the news article? "A new study, published recently in the journal Clinical Oncology, suggests a critical breakthrough has been made in leukemia treatment for infants. New York Times reporter Kate Jones spoke to the study's co-investigator, Harold Jenkins, about the significance of the study's findings." a. Jenkins, H. (2018). The role of immunomodulatory agents in the treatment of infants with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Clinical Oncology, 6(2), 35-48. b. Wiemels, J. (2018). Perspectives on the causes of childhood leukemia. Chemico-Biological Interactions, 196(Evaluating Environmental Exposures and Potential Mechanisms of a Leukemia Cluster: Churchill County, NV Case Study), 59-67. doi:10.1016/j.cbi.2012.01.007 c. Shah, R. (2018). The role of immunomodulatory agents in the treatment of infants with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. In H. Jenkins (Ed.), Clinical oncology (pp. 35-48). New York: Springer. d. Jones, K. (2018, June 6). Researchers find key to treating babies with cancer. New York Times, pp. A1, A7-A8.

a. Jenkins, H. (2018). The role of immunomodulatory agents in the treatment of infants with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Clinical Oncology, 6(2), 35-48.

In your job at the campus radio station, you want to create a promotion for your radio show that will run on the station. You want to use a small part of a popular song as background music. What is required of you before broadcasting this promotion? a. Nothing, under Fair Use you can use the song since you are only playing a small part of it b. Find out who distributes the song and negotiate with them for the right to play part of the song c. You can use the song since the station paid for the MP3 file d. Notify the songwriter that you will use part of the song

a. Nothing, under Fair Use you can use the song since you are only playing a small part of it

Which of the following would be an inappropriate use of an image online? a. Saving an image from a Google image search and uploading it to your blog b. Linking to an image from your website. c. Using an image in a report that you took yourself and uploaded to the internet. d. Using an image from The Commons, a public photo archive in a report and citing the source.

a. Saving an image from a Google image search and uploading it to your blog

What is the purpose of the Subject Headings found in library database records? a. They make it easier for people to find other articles on the same topic by using a standardized way to describe what the article is about b. They are tags added by database users so that they can find the articles again in future searches c. They allow for the browsing of possible sources d. They allow librarians to keep track of how many articles the library has on a topic

a. They make it easier for people to find other articles on the same topic by using a standardized way to describe what the article is about

A periodical intended for a specific industry or business, usually published by an association is a: a. Trade publication b. Business newspaper c. Popular press publication d. Scholarly publication

a. Trade publication

A database is... a. a collection of digitized information organized for simplified, fast searching and retrieval b. a high-speed network that connects computers around the world c. an application used to search for information and Internet sites d. a register of all bibliographic items in a specific library or library system

a. a collection of digitized information organized for simplified, fast searching and retrieval

The primary goal of an in-text citation is to... a. give the reader enough information to find the source that you have used. b. give credit to author's ideas you are citing in your paper. c. how the reader the format of your paper. d. give college students headaches when trying to cite sources.

a. give the reader enough information to find the source that you have used.

Metadata is... a. helps describe information in a way that's easily searchable b. used for Google searches c. a classification system d. the same thing as subject terms

a. helps describe information in a way that's easily searchable

Paraphrasing is the process of: a. rewriting the author's ideas in your own words b. changing a phrase to mean something else c. selecting paragraphs to use in your paper d. quoting an author's ideas directly

a. rewriting the author's ideas in your own words

A subject search is different from a general keyword search in that a subject search: a. searches metadata associated with subject terms, not the whole record b. searches the entire document c. searches the database thesaurus d. searches the whole metadata record

a. searches metadata associated with subject terms, not the whole record

Copyright protection covers works: a. that represent an original idea, in any format b. only if the work has been published c. only if an explicit copyright notice is displayed d. as long as the author or creator is still alive

a. that represent an original idea, in any format

When evaluating multimedia, you should also take which of the following into consideration: a. Facility b. Accessibility c. Capacity d. Stability

b. Accessibility

Which search below would return the greatest number of results in an online database? a. EITHER spousal abuse OR victims of violence b. spousal abuse OR victims of violence c. spousal abuse NOT victims of violence d. spousal abuse AND victims of violence

b. spousal abuse OR victims of violence

You are writing an article about binge drinking for the campus newspaper. You have found several sources, but you want to make sure you have the most accurate information. Which would be the least credible source? a. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - "Drinking Levels Defined" b. An article from Men's Fitness titled "Are You a Binge Drinker? 6 Signs You're Overdoing It" c. An article from the Journal of the American College of Cardiology titled "Binge Drinking Impairs Vascular Function in Young Adults" d. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - "Fact Sheet on Binge Drinking"

b. An article from Men's Fitness titled "Are You a Binge Drinker? 6 Signs You're Overdoing It"

Databases allow you to search for specific pieces of information in certain fields of the database record, so that you don't have to rely on a general keyword search. By choosing to search for Margaret Atwood in the author field in a database, you will find: a. Books or articles written about Margaret Atwood b. Books or articles written by Margaret Atwood c. Books or articles written by William Atwood d. Books or articles written by and/or about Margaret Atwood

b. Books or articles written by Margaret Atwood

What term describes the difficulty discerning the original information container, format or information type-blog, book, pamphlet, government document, chapter, magazine, newspaper, journal, or section of the newspaper or magazine or journal-once publishing cues are removed and every source looks like a digital page or a printout? a. Information ineffectuality b. Container Collapse c. Herding phenomenon d. Echo chamber

b. Container Collapse

What is contained in a database thesaurus? a. Tagged articles b. Controlled Vocabulary c. Database dictionary d. Directory of periodicals

b. Controlled Vocabulary

Wikipedia is best used to... a. Cite in your research project b. Gather background information c. Find information for your research paper d. Find script for your speech

b. Gather background information

You have to write a research paper on the broad topic of stress and post-secondary students. You want to narrow that topic down to the relationship between stress and academic performance. The research question that best reflects this narrowed focus is: a. How does stress affect students' experience of post-secondary education? b. How is the academic performance of post-secondary students affected by stress? c. What factors determine the academic performance of post-secondary students? d. How does stress affect the sleep habits of post-secondary students?

b. How is the academic performance of post-secondary students affected by stress?

Which of the following information would not need a citation in a research paper? a. A summary of an academic journal article b. Information that is considered common knowledge c. A direct quote from an experimental research paper d. Information paraphrased from a paper you wrote for another class

b. Information that is considered common knowledge

In APA citation style, you must include a DOI (digital object identifier) in journal article citations. What is the purpose of a DOI? a. It allows you to identify the copyright holder of the article b. It is more stable than a URL and provides more permanent access to the article c. It shows which library database an article is found in d. It gives you the subject terms attached to that particular article

b. It is more stable than a URL and provides more permanent access to the article

What is an example of a benefit of using a newspaper article for information? a. It synthesizes research and information b. It is up-to-date as it covers current news and events c. It is detailed and specific d. They take a long time to research and write

b. It is up-to-date as it covers current news and events

Which of the following is the best piece of information to use in helping you evaluate the quality of a video you find on YouTube? a. Number of views b. Source of the video c. Viewer comments d. The date the video was uploaded

b. Source of the video

What is an example of a benefit of using a scholarly journal to find information? a. The articles are typically short b. The articles are peer-reviewed c. They take months or years to write d. It is intended for those in a particular industry or trade

b. The articles are peer-reviewed

You have been assigned a paper on climate change mitigation methods in North America. You have decided to focus on the use of nuclear power as a possible alternative energy source in the United States. What group of keywords best describes this particular topic? a. Possible, energy source, nuclear power b. United States, climate change, nuclear power c. effects, limitations, nuclear power d. climate change, limitations, nuclear power

b. United States, climate change, nuclear power

You are researching the dramatic decline in honey bee populations since 2007. An article written in 2012 suggests widespread pesticide overuse is responsible for bee population decline. Another article, written in 2017, concludes the proliferation of wireless communication devices and transmission towers to be the cause. In this case, should you: a. Use the 2017 article because it is more recent research b. Use the 2012 article because pesticide overuse seems like a more likely cause for the decline c. Consider that both may have valid conclusions d. Use neither article and keep researching

c. Consider that both may have valid conclusions

What is a disadvantage of paraphrasing? a. It leaves one open to plagiarism. b. Difficult or technical material can be hard to condense. c. Context might be lost

c. Context might be lost

Which of the following usually requires a password because it does not allow free access for all web users? a. Wikipedia b. Google Scholar c. Databases, like Academic Search Complete d. library online catalog

c. Databases, like Academic Search Complete

When evaluating a website's currency, look for... a. Purpose and scope b. Cost of website hosting c. Date of last revision d. Publication sponsor

c. Date of last revision

You are assigned a research paper on the Manhattan Project. You know this was a project during World War II, but not much else. What would be the one source you could consult to get comprehensive background information? a. Google Scholar b. JSTOR c. Encyclopedia of World War II: A Political, Social and Military History d. Life Magazine

c. Encyclopedia of World War II: A Political, Social and Military History

Professional indexers or librarians use standardized subject headings to aid in your searching of catalogs and databases. Entering your search statement using these subject headings will help you: a. To understand the author's purpose and reasons for creating information b. Search for information about a specific topic or subject, for example Einstein c. Find all relevant sources that share the same subject heading d. Browse through possible sources for a good research topic.

c. Find all relevant sources that share the same subject heading

Generally speaking, which of the following sources would NOT be an appropriate source for a first-year psychology paper on learning and memory? a. Andrews, J. J., & Rapp, D. N. (2015). Benefits, costs, and challenges of collaboration for learning and memory. Translational Issues In Psychological Science, 1(2), 182-191. doi:10.1037/tps0000025 b. Learning and memory. (2012). Retrieved September 6, 2013 from http://www.brainfacts.org/sensing-thinking-behaving/learning-and-memory/ c. Fitzgerald, L.D., & Walker, A. (2005). Learning. In N. Salkind (Ed.), Encyclopedia of human development (pp. 781-787). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. d. Klingberg, T. (2013). The learning brain: Memory and brain development in children. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

c. Fitzgerald, L.D., & Walker, A. (2005). Learning. In N. Salkind (Ed.), Encyclopedia of human development (pp. 781-787). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Plagiarism is: a. Using the ideas of another person instead of using your original thoughts b. Gaining financially from another's original work c. Including the ideas of another person in your writing without giving them credit d. Failing to use the correct citation style when citing your sources

c. Including the ideas of another person in your writing without giving them credit

When evaluating a website for credentials, what is one thing you would look for? a. Various points of view are expressed b. Revision dates are listed c. It has an author or sponsor listed d. It has advertising

c. It has an author or sponsor listed

You have been assigned to write a paper comparing and contrasting the psychologists Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud. In an online database, which search would retrieve items discussing both psychologists? a. Carl NOT Emma Jung b. Jung OR Freud c. Jung AND Freud d. Jung NOT Freud

c. Jung AND Freud

Which topic requires a more current source of information? a. An analysis of the 2000 presidential election b. Critique of Shakespeare's sonnets c. Marketing statistics on Playstation games

c. Marketing statistics on Playstation games

When developing a search strategy for the topic "How can media literacy in teens be taught in order to mitigate the media's negative effects on body image?", what keywords would be most useful? a. Media, negative, effects, body b. Media literacy, taught, image c. Media literacy, teens, body image d. Media literacy, mitigate, negative

c. Media literacy, teens, body image

If you want to get information about an event right after it occurs, which of the following sources would you use? a. Scholarly journal article b. Encyclopedia c. Newspaper d. Popular periodical

c. Newspaper

You copy the words to one of Shakespeare's sonnets and put your own name as the author, then post it to a website. This would be considered: a. Both plagiarism and copyright infringement b. Copyright infringement c. Plagiarism

c. Plagiarism

What is meant by "Scholarship is a Conversation"? a. Research is a problem-addressing exercise that requires you to go from issue to potential resolution. b. Knowing the various parameters of information value is important to being able to do research with your eyes open. c. Research in scholarly and professional fields is a discursive practice in which ideas are formulated, debated, and weighed against one another over extended periods of time d. Creating a piece of information is a process: it takes time, has stages, and it often requires several versions to get it right.

c. Research in scholarly and professional fields is a discursive practice in which ideas are formulated, debated, and weighed against one another over extended periods of time

You are assigned to research an aspect of the topic "censorship." Which of the following would be an appropriate research question? a. What are the most frequently banned books? b. Should parents censor literature for children in schools? c. Do librarians self-censor? d. How has censorship in the movies been harmful to minority populations?

d. How has censorship in the movies been harmful to minority populations?

Which of the following pieces of information do you NOT need for a book citation? a. Date of publication b. Subtitle c. Author d. International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

d. International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

When doing a search for "GMOs" in the library catalog, you only found one book. Below is the catalog listing for that book. What is the most efficient way to find more on this topic? Title: Seeds of deception: exposing industry and government lies about the safety of the genetically engineered foods you're eating / Jeffrey M. Smith. Published: Fairfield, IA: Yes Books, ©2003. Description: vi, 289 pages; 24 cm Format: Book Subjects: Genetically modified foods Genetically modified foods -- Government policy -- United States Agricultural biotechnology Food -- Biotechnology Genetically modified foods -- Government policy a. Search the term "foods" and scan for books on genetically modified foods b. Find the book on the shelf and look for others on the same topic nearby c. Search using the subject heading: "Genetically modified foods" d. Nothing, there is only one book genetically modified foods

c. Search using the subject heading: "Genetically modified foods"

Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection provides nearly 575 full-text publications and covers topics such as emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry and psychology, and observational and experimental methods. Which of the following describes Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection? a. Online encyclopedia b. Topic-specific search engine c. Subject-specific database d. Library catalog

c. Subject-specific database

What does the term currency mean, when evaluating a website? a. The evidence of bias b. The money spent to produce it c. The timeliness of the information d. The host or producer of the website

c. The timeliness of the information

One drawback to using a secondary source is that... a. it is more widely available. b. it is easier to use. c. it may have misinterpreted the original source. d. it references the original source.

c. it may have misinterpreted the original source.

You need to find examples of what average Americans were reading during the African-American Civil Rights Movement (1954-1968). What would be the best source of information? a. Articles from the database America: History and Life b. Hearings of the House Committee on the Civil Rights Bill c. A biography of Rosa Parks d. Articles in magazines like "Life" or "The Atlantic"

d. Articles in magazines like "Life" or "The Atlantic"

Facts... a. May or may not be true b. Are written to look like opinion c. Are statements or judgments d. Can be proven to have happened or exist

d. Can be proven to have happened or exist

What kind of resource is the following? Darling-Hammond, L. (2004). From "Separate but Equal" to "No Child Left Behind": The collision of new standards and old inequalities. In D. Meier & G. Wood (Eds.), Many children left behind: How the No Child Left Behind Act is damaging our children and our schools (pp. 3-32). Boston: Beacon. Group of answer choices a. Journal article b. Book c. Magazine article d. Chapter within a book

d. Chapter within a book

You have been assigned to find a scholarly journal article on the effectiveness of Title IX on women's sports. Which item listed below would be the most relevant? Group of answer choices a. Parrillo, Vincent N., Sage Publications., and Sage eReference (Online service). Encyclopedia of Social Problems. Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, 2008. Gale Virtual Reference Library; Gale Virtual Reference Library. b. Smith, Claire. "WOMEN SPORTS; Concerns are Voiced on Effects of Title IX.(Sports Desk)." The New York Times (1995). c. Hanson, Katherine, Vivian Guilfoy, and Sarita Pillai. More than Title IX : How Equity in Education has Shaped the Nation. Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2009. d. Clarke, Phoebe and Ian Ayres. "The Chastain Effect: Using Title IX to Measure the Causal Effect of Participating in High School Sports on Adult Women's Social Lives." Journal of Socio-Economics, vol. 48, 01 Feb. 2014, pp. 62-71. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1016/j.socec.2013.11.001

d. Clarke, Phoebe and Ian Ayres. "The Chastain Effect: Using Title IX to Measure the Causal Effect of Participating in High School Sports on Adult Women's Social Lives." Journal of Socio-Economics, vol. 48, 01 Feb. 2014, pp. 62-71. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1016/j.socec.2013.11.001

Which of the following usually requires a password because it does not allow free access for all web users? a. Online library catalog b. Wikipedia c. Google Scholar d. Databases, like Academic Search Complete

d. Databases, like Academic Search Complete

Generally speaking, which of the following sources would NOT be an appropriate source for a first-year psychology paper on learning and memory? a. Andrews, J. J., & Rapp, D. N. (2015). Benefits, costs, and challenges of collaboration for learning and memory. Translational Issues In Psychological Science, 1(2), 182-191. doi:10.1037/tps0000025 b. Klingberg, T. (2013). The learning brain: Memory and brain development in children. Oxford: Oxford University Press. c. Learning and memory. (2012). Retrieved September 6, 2013 from http://www.brainfacts.org/sensing-thinking-behaving/learning-and-memory/ d. Fitzgerald, L.D., & Walker, A. (2005). Learning. In N. Salkind (Ed.), Encyclopedia of human development (pp. 781-787). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

d. Fitzgerald, L.D., & Walker, A. (2005). Learning. In N. Salkind (Ed.), Encyclopedia of human development (pp. 781-787). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Who or what type of resource would be the best to consult when finding statistics to persuade people to wear seatbelts for a speech you're doing? a. An emergency room doctor b. A website promoting the wearing of seatbelts c. A book on the habits of drivers d. Government statistical website

d. Government statistical website

Scope, when evaluating content, refers to: a. What the information is about b. If the information is biased or objective c. Who wrote the article or information d. How broad or narrow the topic is

d. How broad or narrow the topic is

You have been assigned to find a primary source on the Civil Rights Movement. Which of the following is a primary source? a. Frady, Marshall. Martin Luther King, Jr. New York: Penguin Group, 2002. A Penguin Life; Penguin Lives Series. b. Schulke, Flip, and Flip Schulke. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Documentary, Montgomery to Memphis. 1st ed. ed. New York : Norton, 1976. c. Dyson, Michael Eric. I May Not Get There With You: The True Martin Luther King, Jr. New York : Free Press, 2000. d. King, Martin Luther Jr, et al. The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1992.

d. King, Martin Luther Jr, et al. The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1992.

Read the short passage and identify the Main Point along with Supporting Evidence: "As the human population has grown, fresh water has become scarce in many regions of the world. Additionally, contaminated, untreated drinking water is a major problem in developing countries, where more than one billion people drink it. In both Africa and India, where water contamination poses significant threats, people are starting to use sunlight to kill disease-causing organisms. They place water in plastic bottles and shake them to increase the oxygen levels in the water. Then they put the bottles in a sunny spot, allowing the combination of oxygen, warmth, and ultraviolet light to create free radicals that kill bacteria. With no technology other than plastic, these people are generating safe drinking water." a. Main Idea: Human population is too big. Support: Human population has grown; More than one billion people drink contaminated water b. Main Idea: Fresh Water has become Scarce. Support: Untreated drinking water is a major problem in developing countries; More than one billion people drink contaminated water; Water contamination poses a significant threat in India and Africa c. Main Idea: Developing countries need more technology. Support: Untreated water is an issue is developing countries; Contaminated water poses a threat in India and Africa; Outside of a plastic bottle, developing countries lack the technology to generate safe drinking water. d. Main Idea: Plastic bottles can clean contaminated water for drinking. Support: Water can be shaken in plastic bottles to increase oxygen levels; When the bottles are placed in the sun, the oxygen, warmth and ultraviolent rays of the sun work together to create radicals that kill bacteria; Lack of technology in developing countries means a plastic bottle is the easiest way to create safe drinking water

d. Main Idea: Plastic bottles can clean contaminated water for drinking. Support: Water can be shaken in plastic bottles to increase oxygen levels; When the bottles are placed in the sun, the oxygen, warmth and ultraviolent rays of the sun work together to create radicals that kill bacteria; Lack of technology in developing countries means a plastic bottle is the easiest way to create safe drinking water

Read the short passage and identify the Main Point: "One of the big programming surprises of the 2002 summer TV series was a show on the Fox Network called American Idol, a talent search that highlighted several aspiring performers. The final episode of the show garnered the biggest audience share among 18- to 49-year olds that the network has ever had. Based on a British series called Pop Idol, American Idol is another in a long list of shows that the United States has imported. In fact, many popular U.S. TV shows originated overseas. These include the quiz shows Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and The Weakest Link, both also from Britain. Other examples include Survivor, imported from Sweden; Big Brother, based on a Dutch series of the same name; and TLC's Trading Spaces, based on the British series, Changing Rooms." a. American Idol b. Programming Surprises c. 2002 Summer TV Schedule d. Many popular U.S. TV shows are based on European originals

d. Many popular U.S. TV shows are based on European originals

You need to find information on what happened in Congress last week. The best source for this type of information is: a. Academic journal b. Social media c. Course textbook d. News magazine

d. News magazine

Research outputs which are distributed online and free of cost or other barriers are known as a. Echo Chambers b. Creative Commons c. Periodical Indexes d. Open Access

d. Open Access

Read the following blurb, then choose what type of publication it is describing. "Newsweek is a premier news magazine and website that has been bringing high-quality journalism to readers around the globe for over 80 years. Newsweek provides the latest news, in-depth analysis and ideas about international issues, technology, business, culture and politics." a. Trade periodical b. Book c. Scholarly periodical d. Popular periodical

d. Popular periodical

What is summarizing? a. Writing down verbatim what a source says b. Rewriting each sentence in one's own words c. Writing down key quotes from a source. d. Putting the information into one's own words while condensing the information

d. Putting the information into one's own words while condensing the information

If you are doing research on a brand-new technology, the best place to find information is a. A book b. A popular magazine c. A journal article d. The company's website

d. The company's website

In what part of the information cycle would you expect to find eyewitness accounts? a. Months after a newsworthy event happens b. Several years after a newsworthy event c. Weeks after a newsworthy event happens d. The day a newsworthy even happens

d. The day a newsworthy even happens

When searching in databases, you are searching: a. Subject terms provided by the authors of articles b. Keywords in the article abstract c. The full-text of all articles d. The metadata of all articles

d. The metadata of all articles

A periodical intended for a specific industry or business, usually published by an association is a: a. Scholarly publication b. Popular press publication c. Business newspaper d. Trade publication

d. Trade publication

You are searching for articles on gender discrimination in the workplace. You searched a library database using the keywords gender, discrimination, and workplace, but got too many results. How would you refine your keywords to get fewer results? a. Use broader terms for workplace b. Use synonyms for gender c. Use broader terms for discrimination d. User narrower terms for discrimination

d. User narrower terms for discrimination

What results would the following Boolean search return in a database? obesity AND (children NOT (teenagers OR teens OR young adults)) a. articles on teenage obesity b. articles on child or teenage obesity c. articles on child and teenage obesity d. articles on child obesity, but not teenage obesity

d. articles on child obesity, but not teenage obesity