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Wikipedia Strength
can be useful for finding quick background information on popular and obscure topics
Common Knowledge
factual information that can easily be verified in numerous authoritative sources; not open to debate or interpretation
Research
a process of questioning and strategic exploration
Sponsored Link
advertisement selling a service or product; often linked with search results on a similar topic
Article
"a piece of writing about a particular subject that is included in a journal, magazine, newspaper, etc." (definition from Merriam-Websters)
You've just read a wonderful book on the Jacobite uprising of 1745 in Scotland and you'd like to learn more. You're not sure whether uprising is the right word, or whether you should use rebellion. As discussed in Chapter 3, which example of a nested search would best fit your topic? -scotland OR great britain) AND jacobite uprising -(jacobite uprising OR jacobite rebellion) OR scotland -(jacobite uprising OR jacobite rebellion) AND scotland -(jacobite uprising AND jacobite rebellion) AND scotland -(jacobite uprising OR 1745) AND scotland
(jacobite uprising OR jacobite rebellion) AND scotland
What type of publication, scholarly or popular, do the descriptions on the left column represent? Usually include lengthy bibliographies Footnotes and bibliographies are rarely used Written for the general public Takes more time to produce because of review process A. Scholarly journals B. Popular magazines
-Usually include lengthy bibliographies A. Scholarly journals -Footnotes and bibliographies are rarely used B. Popular magazines -Written for the general public B. Popular magazines -Takes more time to produce because of review process A. Scholarly journals
Which of the dates listed below is the best indicator of the currency of a web page's content? -The date given on a page that now has a broken link. -The most recent date given in the page's author's credentials. -A date listed after "Last updated on..." -A date listed after "Page created on..." -The copyright date listed for the web page.
A date listed after "Last updated on"
According to Chapter 5, which of the following must you do when correctly paraphrasing? A. True B. False Cite the source. Agree with the original author. Use quote marks when you change the original author's words. Use quote marks if you use some of the same words as the original author.
A. True B. False B. False A. True
Website Evaluation Criteria
AACCPP: accuracy; authority; content; currency; perspective; purpose
Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) affect your search results. If you search Quick Search for books using the search phrase Twitter OR marketing, you'll retrieve hundreds of records. If you re-do that search as Twitter AND marketing, you will narrow your search results (retrieve fewer records). Why is this so?
AND will show results containing both search terms.
each of the three major finding tools has strengths and weaknesses. Which one of the finding tools discussed in the Chapter is described in the statement below? Best choice for finding in-depth research articles on a specific topic and for having specialized search features, but may not always include full-text articles. -article index -library discovery tools -web search engine -books and journals -encyclopedia articles
Article index
You need to find certain types of information for a class assignment. Where would you look for each of the different types of information listed below? -Background information in -Statistical information in -Subject focused information in -News and general information in Match: -books and encyclopedias -government sources -journal articles -.newspaper articles
Background information in .................books and encyclopedias Statistical information in ....................government sources Subject focused information in ...........journal articles News and general information in ........newspaper articles
Periodical Index
Best choice for finding in depth research articles on a specific topic and for having specialized search features, but may not always include full-text articles
Scenario: You need information about Albert Einstein's theory of relativity. You know a bit about his theories, but need background information. According to Chapter 1, which one of the following is your best option for finding background information? -Sources from governmental organizations and agencies -Books, encyclopedia articles, and authoritative websites -Popular publications such as magazines -Articles from newspapers and other news sources -Research journal articles
Books, encyclopedia articles and authoritative websites
the resource is a popular publication Paywall, could be both, open?
Could be both
Drop Down Menus
Essential features for focusing your searches in Quick Search
What is the difference between Google and Google Scholar
Google searches different types of websites, but Google Scholar searches only scholarly materials.
You know that using style guides helps you prepare your footnotes and reference lists for your papers. According to Chapter 5, there are other good reasons to use a style guide. What is one of them? So that your professor will know which index you used So that those reading your paper can tell an article from a book So you avoid committing copyright infringement and face criminal charges It makes it easy to communicate with peers in a particular subject area It will make your paper look more scholarly
It makes it easy to communicate with peers in a particular subject area
You have examined a website in order to evaluate it and have found that the site includes many links that no longer work. According to Chapter 2, this suggests that the website ...
May lack currency
What is the main reason a sponsored link website gets placed at the top of search engine results?
Money
the resource does not require you to pay or login Paywall, could be both, open?
Open
Now, let's use Academic Search Premier to get experience using a different index. Academic Search Premier is a multidisciplinary index that covers many different scholarly subject areas and helps you find peer-reviewed journal articles, popular magazine articles, newspaper articles, and so on. Let's say you want to find an article called Google+ Apps brings hangouts video chat to the iPad. On the Article Indexes & Databases page, find Academic Search Premier and click to enter and search that index. In the search box, type the name of the article listed above and click search. It's important to understand how to interpret journal article citations. What is the name of the journal in which this article was published?
PC WORLD
search features that are customized to your specific subject area quick search or periodical index
Periodical Index
the resource requires you to pay a subscription fee Paywall, could be both, open?
Paywall
Often unsigned; author credentials rarely given scholarly journals or popular maganizes
Popular Maganizes
articles in a wide range of subject areas. quick search or Periodical Index
Quick
general search features and quick access to full-text quick search or periodical index
Quick search
Scenario: You and your roommate both need to find scholarly materials for a paper on the topic of teaching young children about basic human values. You've been told to use a scholarly article index. Your roommate uses the following search terms: teaching young children about basic human values but gets poor results, including some items that don't look relevant. According to Chapter 1, what would be the best next step to ensure that you both get more relevant results?
Simplify your search terms to search only key concepts
You're writing a paper on alternative fuel vehicles. You've gotten information for your paper from a book, an article, a website, and even a graphic from a website. Which of the following do you need to cite? The website, the book, and the article. The website graphic. All of these are common knowledge and don't need to be cited. The book, article, website, and graphic all need to be cited. The book and the article.
The book, article, website, and graphic all need to be cited.
You've read in Chapter 5 that common knowledge does not have to be cited in your scholarly work. For each of the following examples, indicate whether it's common knowledge as defined in Chapter 5, or needs to be cited. The nuclear accident at Chernobyl occurred on April 26, 1986. There is a supervolcano underneath Yellowstone National Park. A recent study found seismic waves can be used to measure volcanic hot spots. Blood cells can be transformed into heart cells, according to a recent study. A. Need to cite B. Common knowledge
The nuclear accident at Chernobyl occurred on April 26, 1986. B. Common knowledge There is a supervolcano underneath Yellowstone National Park. B. Common knowledge A recent study found seismic waves can be used to measure volcanic hot spots. A. Need to cite Blood cells can be transformed into heart cells, according to a recent study. A. Need to cite
which of the following best defines information literacy?
The skills of knowing how to find information, determine its quality, and effectively use the information.
What is the main purpose of an index as discussed in Chapter 4?
To identify & provide access to journal articles in a subject area
What is the main purpose of an index as discussed in Chapter 4? a.To serve as a finding tool that tells which journals a library has on subscription. b.To list all the articles that have been published in one journal, organized by date. c.To help you quickly find books on a topic of interest. d.To provide online full-text journal articles owned by one library. e.To identify & provide access to journal articles in a subject area
To identify & provide access to journal articles in a subject area
According to Chapter 5, which of the following must you do when correctly paraphrasing? True or false Use the exact same words as the original author. Keep the same meaning as the original author. Understand the original author's main point. Use quote marks when you change the original author's words.
Use the exact same words as the original author. false Keep the same meaning as the original author. true Understand the original author's main point. true Use quote marks when you change the original author's words. false
what is the definition of plagiarism Using someone else's words or ideas without giving credit to that person Using unauthorized information when taking an exam Copying more than five words of a quotation without citing it Sharing class notes or study questions with classmates for a group project Sharing old assignments, or allowing others to copy your work
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving credit to that person
You need to find general information on the Baltimore riots that took place in April 2015 protesting the wrongful death of Freddie Gray. Which one of the 3 major finding tools discussed in Chapter 1 would be the best choice for starting your search? Books and encyclopedia articles Article indexes Library discovery tool Government websites Web search engine
Web and Search engines
Chapter 1 discusses how to get started with research and the information-seeking process. According to the Chapter, which of the following is important to consider when getting started?
Which finding tools are a good fit for the information you need
What does the following citation represent? Silver, J. (2008). Global warming and climate change demystified. New York : McGraw-Hill. a book chapter a book a journal conference proceedings a journal article
a book
As you learned in Chapter 4, it's important to know what a citation represents because that often helps you find the item. What does the following citation represent? Braun, A.R., and Hoede, H. (2000) Farmer participatory research in Latin America: four cases. In W.W. Stur, et al. (Eds.) Working with Farmers: The Key to the Adoption of Forage Technologies. (32-53). Canberra: Australian Center for International Research. -conference -book chapter -book -journal -journal articles
a book chapter
As you learned in Chapter 4, it's important to know what a citation represents because that often helps you find the item. What does the following citation represent? Stockburger, Axel. (2010) The Play of the Voice: The Role of the Voice in Contemporary Video and Computer Games. IN Neumark, Norie, Gibson, Ross, and van Leeuwen, Theo (Eds.). Voice: Vocal Aesthetics in Digital Arts and Media. (pp. 281-299). Cambridge, MA: MIT. a journal a journal article a book chapter conference proceedings a book
a book chapter
Subject focused index
a finding tool whose contents pertain to a particular subject discipline and whose purpose is to help you find articles in that particular discipline
What does the following citation represent? Steffen, H. (1999). Difference Engines and Other Infernal Devices: History According to Steampunk. Extrapolation: A Journal of Science Fiction and Fantasy, 40(3), 244-54. conference proceedings a book chapter a book a journal a journal article
a journal article
Library Discovery Tool
a search engine that provides access to a library's collections ex:books, journals
Interlibrary Loan
a service that allows you to borrow items from other libraries for free, particularly items not owned by your local library
Citation
a short description of an information source, usually listing author, title, source, publisher, date or year
Journal
a type of periodical typically dealing with a particular scholarly subject, and that typically consists of peer-reviewed articles
Magazine
a type of periodical typically dealing with current events, popular topics, and special interests
Descriptor
a type of subject heading or similar short description used in indexes to briefly describe what an article is about
Privacy Settings
allow you to restrict what you want your professors, prospective employers, and web companies like Google to see or know about you from your social media sites, web search engine accounts, and apps you use
Library of Congress Call Numbers
alphanumeric code for describing and organizing library books
Need To cite
anytime you use someone else's ideas, words, materials, images, tables, or creative work
Article Index
best choice for finding journal articles and sometimes book chapters, but may not always include full-text
What does the following citation represent? Kahneman, D. (2011). Thinking, Fast and Slow. New York: Farrar, Straus & Giroux. -conference -book -journal article -journal -book chapter
book
what is QuickSearch
books, ebooks, journals, articles & other scholarly materials from ISU Lib; all books available on your topic that you can check out.
Weakesses of Google Scholar
can be hard to focus or refine search results; need to login to library account to access many subscription materials you find in your search results
Weaknesses of Quick Search
can be hard to focus your searches
Academic Integrity
codes, policies, and expectations of moral & ethical behaviors in higher education; avoidance of plagiarism, cheating and similar misconduct
Strengths of Quick Search
covers many types of materials and provides results fast
What is good books
ebooks you can download or buy; scanned full-text or excerpted books to read online; free ebooks for your Android or iPhone.
Natural Language
everyday speech or phrases for describing topics the way you want; also known as "uncontrolled vocabulary"
Web Search Engine
finding tool that is your best choice for finding very current information but often retrieves vast quantities of information, much of which may not be evaluated in any way
popular Publications Typically include
general and entertaining information on special interest topics, current events, hobbies, news on celebrities, and similar material
Information on upcoming events at Living History Farms, an open-air museum located near Des Moines, Iowa. Google scholar or google
News articles about medal winners in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. google scholar or google
Articles discussing the "living history" museum movement to use as sources for a paper for an anthropology course. Google scholar or google
google Scholar
Peer-reviewed articles giving economic predictions about future trends in the sports industry google scholar or google
google scholar
Google Books
helps you find a variety of ebooks beyond your local collection, some of which may be available full-text on the web or available for sale
World Cat
helps you search for books on your subject and find libraries beyond your local collection that own the book you need; handy to use with Interlibrary Loan
Primary Source
information produced by an eye-witness or contemporary of a particular event
Secondary Source
information that discusses or incorporates research and analysis on a topic or phenomenon - for example, scholarly books, research articles
Don't need to cite
information that is clearly common knowledge (e.g., Chicago is a major city of the United States)
Background information
information that provides a "big picture" overview of a topic; commonly found in books or encyclopedias
What does the following citation represent? Neufeld, Elmer. (1958). Christian responsibility in the political situation. The Mennonite Quarterly Review, 32, 141-62. -book chapter -book -journal article -journal -conference
journal article
Information Literacy
knowing how best to access, evaluate, and use information relevant to one's intended purpose
Weaknesses of Google
large quantity of results is no guarantee of quality or suitability for your academic project
There are many alternatives to cheating. Match the following issues with the appropriate campus services. a.Academic success center b.library c.student counseling center learning time management skills finding a style guide to cite sources correctly for a paper when personal problems make it difficult to concentrate on coursework learning strategies for taking tests
learning time management skills A. Academic Success Center finding a style guide to cite sources correctly for a paper B. Library when personal problems make it difficult to concentrate on coursework C. Student Counseling Services learning strategies for taking tests A. Academic Success Center
Facets
linked categories that allow you to narrow or refine your search results in specific search tools
What is the benefit of using a Creative Commons license? shows the creativity and originality that went into your project states what payment is expected when others use a copyrighted work shows that your shared work is based on other people's work it indicates how to ask permission to use copyrighted works makes clear the conditions for reusing original work
makes clear the conditions for reusing your original work
Scholary Web
materials and websites likely to have been created by knowledgeable authorities, particularly for education-related purposes; often located behind subscription paywalls
What is world cat
materials in libraries nearest you that your library doesn't have.
Wikipedia Weakness
not a scholarly source since there is no easy way to determine authority, accuracy, comprehensiveness, or even identity of author(s)
scholarly publications typically include....
peer-review; footnotes; works cited list; author credentials; detailed research and information on a highly-focused topic
a comprehensive set of articles on your in-depth research topic quick search or periodical index
periodical Index
Flow of Information
phrase that describes the role that time plays in determining how much information is available on your topic and in what format
Truncation is a keyword search technique that helps you find useful variations of a term or terms. You want to find books on the topic of music and politics or political aspects of music. Where should you best truncate in this example? politic* and music poli* and music politics* and music pol* and music polit* and music
politic* and music
Why some people cheat
poor time management; poor research skills; poor citation skills; callous behavior or lack of a moral compass
Usually has glossy cover with lots of ads scholarly journals or popular magazines
popular magazines
Controlled Vocabulary
pre-defined search terms or phrases that uniformly describe a particular subject throughout a particular database or system
Subjects/subject headings
pre-defined words or phrases for describing topics, also known as "controlled vocabulary"
Peer-Review
refers to a rigorous and scholarly process of editing, critiquing, and evaluating before the material can be published
Open Web
refers to materials and websites anyone can access, or that anyone can put online for a variety of purposes and audiences
When you're off-campus you need to log into ISU Library's scholarly databases and full-text journals. Logging into the Library website is ...
required because ISU Library pays for access to many paywalled databases
Peer Review
rigorous scholarly editing process that critiques and reviews a manuscript before it can be published
Goes through peer-review process before being published scholarly journals or popular magazinessc
scholarly journals
Written for specialists in a particular field scholarly journals or popular magazines
scholarly journals
Truncation
search technique that allows you to efficiently search for variations of your terms (e.g., educate, education, educational) in one search
Quick Search; Google Scholar; Indexes
search tools that help you find articles in print & online library collections and on the web; article access may depend on whether your library owns the journals in which the articles
Natural Language
search words or phrases defined as you want; also known as "uncontrolled vocabulary"
Twitter, Facebook, sharing, likes, uploads, party photos
social media content creation and features with pros and cons
Alternatives to Cheating
strengthening study habits, time management, and getting necessary support
Paraphrasing Correctly
summarizing in your own words someone else's work, citing the source, and putting any unique words or phrases from the original in quote marks
Importance of Search tool selection
the appropriate search tool depends on what type of information you need
Index
the best finding tool that will help you find articles on your topic of interest; also known as Periodical Index
Peer Reviewed
the process of scholarly evaluation by subject experts who review research articles before acceptance for publication
Search Strategy
the search terms, methods, strategies, and tools you choose
.com and .org
these types of websites are likely to promote products, services, or specific viewpoints; they need to be evaluated, like everything else on the web
Domain
three or two letter extensions on URLs that indicate what type of organization hosts the files of a particular website
Knowing when the event you're researching happened is important because it helps you
to know how much information and what types of information may be available
Knowing when the event you're researching happened is important because it helps you ...
to know how much information and what types of information may be available
Boolean Operators
used to connect your search terms and to control your search results
Strength of google
useful for finding a quick set of information on any topic
Strength of Google Scholar
useful for finding both open and subscription-based academic materials on the web
Plagiarism
using someone else's ideas, words, or work without attribution and passing that off as your own work either intentionally or unintentionally
.edu and .gov`
while typically good, these types of websites still need to be evaluated, same as everything else on the web
