library quiz

You are not finding relevant results in your search. How can you refine your search for better results? A.Try different keywords to describe your subject B.Try broadening your topic C.Try a different database D.Give up and tell your professor the library doesn't have any sources on your topic

Try different keywords to describe your subject

Many journals that the library subscribes to can only be accessed online. True or False

true

Start evaluating information sources as soon as you find them--don't wait until you begin to write your paper. (true or false)

true

Which set of call numbers is in the correct order? A: ML270.H5 ML270.H562000 ML270.H2191994 ML270.H991990 B:QA76.A2961998 QA76.A2991995 QA76.2.T9 QA76.2.T81 C: BS195.G56 BS195.G6 BS195.G66 BS195.G7

BS195.G56 BS195.G6 BS195.G66 BS195.G7

When using outside information in your papers, you do not have to cite which of the following? A.Another person's writing, when that person gives you his or her permission. B.Another person's ideas. You only have to cite the source if using another person's writing. C.Familiar facts or common knowledge such as the date Hawai'i became a state or the name of the first President of the United States. D.All of the above.

Familiar facts or common knowledge such as the date Hawai'i became a state or the name of the first President of the United States.

You are searching for a journal article that you must have to support your paper. Unfortunately, the full text of the article is not available through any of our library's databases and the library does not own the needed journal issue. How could you still possibly get the article? (Select ALL answers that apply) A.If another UH System Library has the journal, the article can be requested using the library's Loans from Other Libraries service. B.Ask a librarian for help C.Tell the professor you can't get the article.

If another UH System Library has the journal, the article can be requested using the library's Loans from Other Libraries service. Ask a librarian for help

Phrase searching helps retrieve more relevant results because: A.It allows you to search for a concept rather than just a single word B.It allows you to broaden your search C.both a and b

It allows you to search for a concept rather than just a single word

Subject Searches: (Select ALL answers that apply) A.Usually have more relevant results than keyword searches B.Only search for search word(s) in the subject field of a record C.Are an option available in all databases

Usually have more relevant results than keyword searches Only search for search word(s) in the subject field of a record

A library catalog is a database that tells you what the library owns. Each record in a database represents an item. The fields making up the records in a library catalog can represent: A.an author B.a title C.a subject D.a publisher, place of publication, or date of publication E.all of the above

all of the above

Articles in academic journals: (Select ALL answers that apply.) A.are written by researchers and scholars for academic and professional audiences, using specialized or technical language of the discipline. B.include extensive documentation in the form of bibliographies, footnotes, graphs, charts, and tables. C.are subjected to a rigorous review and editing process by subject experts before being published. D.are first written by scholars or researchers, and sent immediately to academic publishers who print and distribute the unreviewed research as soon as possible. E.usually include the purpose of the research, the methods used to compile the information, and the conclusions reached.

are written by researchers and scholars for academic and professional audiences, using specialized or technical language of the discipline. include extensive documentation in the form of bibliographies, footnotes, graphs, charts, and tables. are subjected to a rigorous review and editing process by subject experts before being published. usually include the purpose of the research, the methods used to compile the information, and the conclusions reached.

A high percentage of websites: A.contain commercial content B.have been scrutinized for accuracy by experts before being published on the Web

contain commercial content

When searching for journal articles, using both a general database like Academic Search Premier and a subject-specific database like BioOne or PsycInfo is just a waste of time. (true or false)

false

If you don't know much about a subject, a good place to start is usually: A.general and subject encyclopedias B.a scholarly journal database C.newspapers and magazines

general and subject encyclopedias

When evaluating media (television, videos, music, websites) it is important to think about: A.how other people might understand the message B.how cool the graphics are C.what points of view are omitted from the message D.who created the message E.all of the above

how other people might understand the message what points of view are omitted from the message who created the message

If you see something in LibCat that you'd like to borrow, but Mookini Library is not listed as a location, you can usually have the item delivered here for you using the "Get this Item" link on the item's full record. (true or false)

true

a good way to check the accuracy of information you find is? A. try to corroborate the information by looking up your topic in at least one authoritative source to see that source gives basic information. B. Research the author's qualifications and see whether s/he is considered to be an export on that subject and why. C. ask a librarian to help locate authoritative information on your topic.

try to corroborate the information by looking up your topic in at least one authoritative source to see that source gives basic information. Research the author's qualifications and see whether s/he is considered to be an export on that subject and why. ask a librarian to help locate authoritative information on your topic.

Academic journals are published by: A.universities, scholarly presses, institutes, and learned societies and distributed through academic and professional organizations B.individual professors and professional researchers using desktop publishing software C.commercial publishing houses with a wide distribution to bookstores and supermarkets

universities, scholarly presses, institutes, and learned societies and distributed through academic and professional organizations

Books are useful: (Select ALL answers that apply) A.when they contain a bibliography or list of references that leads you to other related information B.when you need a lot of detail on a particular place, individual, historical event, scientific process, etc. C.for very current information

when they contain a bibliography or list of references that leads you to other related information when you need a lot of detail on a particular place, individual, historical event, scientific process, etc.

You can use the "Course Reserves" option in the LibCat to search for items your instructor has set aside for your class as long as: A.your instructor has given you the ISBN for each item. B.you know the titles of the items in advance. C.you know your instructor's name.

you know your instructor's name.

written in a technical language by researchers and scholars

academic journals

You are doing a search in an online journal database. You want to write a report about drug abuse in school. You do a keyword search for "drug abuse" and get over 1,000 results. The best strategy would be:] A.Look through the results and try to find something about drug abuse in school B.Go to a different database C.Narrow your keyword search using a Boolean operator. For example: "drug abuse" and school

Narrow your keyword search using a Boolean operator. For example: "drug abuse" and school

Which of the following are types of periodicals? (Select ALL that apply) A.Newspapers B.Academic journals C.Magazines D.Books

Newspapers Academic journals Magazines

Which set of call numbers is in the correct order? A.E144.H5 E144.H562000 E144.H2191994 E144.H991990 B.RT951.Q16 RT951.Q2 RT951.Q21 RT951.Q3 C.FL1099.J4961998 FL1099.J4991995 FL1176.2.S5 FL1176.2.S41

RT951.Q16 RT951.Q2 RT951.Q21 RT951.Q3

narrows search

and

online and print news

day after

social median and internet

day of

Use Wikipedia for: (Select ALL answers that apply.) A.discovering keywords to use in your searching, such as synonyms, related words and names associated with the topic B.a basic overview of a topic C.a source for information you include in your paper or presentation D.finding links to more information, which might include academic journal articles, books or reputable websites

discovering keywords to use in your searching, such as synonyms, related words and names associated with the topic a basic overview of a topic finding links to more information, which might include academic journal articles, books or reputable websites

provide overview and background information

encyclopedia

Magazines often include references to where the information was obtained. True or False

false

Using one criteria of the ABCDE method is enough to evaluate a source. (true or false)

false

Plagiarism: (Select ALL answers that apply) A.is a critical or explanatory comment B.is the presentation of another's words or ideas as your own C.is the same as stealing D.can be avoided by properly quoting and paraphrasing, and by citing all your sources

is the presentation of another's words or ideas as your own is the same as stealing can be avoided by properly quoting and paraphrasing, and by citing all your sources

designed to provide general information in every day language

magazines

academic journals

months after

very current information and eye witness acounts

newspapers

Evaluating information sources isn't really important because? A. It's quantity not quality that counts B. probably no one will ever check your sources C.the information you just gathered is about your mother's illness, but she's not that sick, so why should it matter? D.no one would ever want to confuse, persuade, trick, or deliberately mislead you now, would they? Of course not. E.all of the above F.none of the above

none of the above

excludes words from search

not

broadens search

or

Call numbers: A.organize books on library shelves by subject B.organize books on library shelves by date C.organize books on library shelves by author

organize books on library shelves by subject

In LibCat, the My Account feature allows you to: (Select ALL answers that apply) A.renew items you have checked out B.see if you owe any fines C.find online articles D.check your email

renew items you have checked out see if you owe any fines

Keyword searches look for your search word(s) in all database fields. A.false B.true

true

LibCat also contains records for ebooks, which can be read on your computer. (true or false)

true

Truncation enables you to: A.delete all keywords from subject searches B.narrow a search to a particular word or concept C.search for many variants of a particular word by entering the root word along with a special character (*, $, or ?) D.none of the above.

search for many variants of a particular word by entering the root word along with a special character (*, $, or ?)

In a journal index, records may include an abstract. An abstract: A.provides the full-text of an article B.summarizes the contents of an article, allowing you to quickly determine whether you want the article or not. C.provides a list of other article citations. D.provides information on how to find the article in the library.

summarizes the contents of an article, allowing you to quickly determine whether you want the article or not.

You would use LibCat to find: (Select ALL answers that apply) A.the name of the author of the book Race Matters B.access to your UH email C.a list of books that your instructor has placed on reserve D.a list of items that you have checked out

the name of the author of the book Race Matters a list of books that your instructor has placed on reserve a list of items that you have checked out

When evaluating the source of a website, which of the criteria below is LEAST important? A.the website's use of graphics in its navigation structure B.the credentials of the individual, institution, or business who created the site C.the information is current and updated regularly D.the purpose of the information on the website - to inform, entertain, educate, or sell E.the website's grammar, spelling, and tone

the website's use of graphics in its navigation structure

Major reasons for citing sources include: (Select ALL answers that apply) A. To show that others share your opinion B.to give credit to ideas and conclusions reached by other scholars C.to prove that you know how to format a scholarly paper D.to provide readers of your paper a clear and unambiguous path to the information on which you are basing your arguments or findings

to give credit to ideas and conclusions reached by other scholars. to provide readers of your paper a clear and unambiguous path to the information on which you are basing your arguments or findings

Google and Yahoo do not have access to everything that is available online. True or False

true

magazines

weeks after

Books and Encyclopedias

years after