INQR 101 Quiz: Academic Journals andEvaluating Sources

Which part of the article should you read first when trying to determine if an article is relevant to a research topic?

Abstract

Which of the following are common features of academic journals?

B and C

Open-access online journals should never be used for academic research.

False

You can request all of the following types of items through Interlibrary Loan EXCEPT:

Textbooks

It is a good indication of reliability if your source has been cited in other references and bibliographies.

True

The Jerry Falwell Library subscribes to databases that can provide you access to full-text, scholarly articles.

True

Which of the following describes a trade publication?

a publication that specializes in information relevant to a profession or industry

Which of the following research resources are classified as periodicals?

all of the above

What tool can you use to search several databases at once?

discovery service

Which of the following factors is NOT useful when evaluating a source?

these are all useful when evaluating a source