LIBR 902
It is a good idea to use library databases for research, because:
C. Databases provide access to scholarly results and better search options than those found on the open web
Which of the following are options for refining your results in a database? A. Limiting by date of publication B. Searching by subject rather than keyword C. Limiting by type of source (news, article, report, etc.) D. A and B E. A and C F. All of the above
All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a conscious bias?
An Asian studies professor who only assigns books by American authors
What are the key concepts in the following research question: "What is the impact of climate change on animal species?"
Climate change, animals
Reese seeks out proof that a gluten-free diet will make him smarter. Even though scientific evidence suggests otherwise, he values sources that reinforce his beliefs.
Confirmation bias.
Which of the following is the best strategy for locating the most useful library databases for your research topic?
Consult library research or resource guides.
Which type of database is best for locating background information on your research topic?
General reference
Assessing your personal biases will help you:
Make informed decisions based on evidence.
You have conducted a search for Communism and received far too many results about Vladimir Lenin. Choose the logical operator that will exclude Lenin from the results.
NOT
What are the key concepts in the following research topic: "Fast food restaurants are responsible for obesity"?
Obesity, fast food
What is the most effective way to begin your keyword search?
Start with the broad concepts related to your topic and then add or try more specific keywords.
Why is identifying keywords important for research?
Thoughtful keywords give you better search results.
When is Google a better source of information than a library database?
When you are looking for current statistics
Which of the following terms refers to the subject of the article?
All of the terms (Controlled Vocabulary, Subject Headings, Tags, Index Terms, and Descriptors) refer to the subject of the article.
When searching databases for information beyond background reading, one should: A. Use specific terms related to the main ideas in your topic B. Use general terms related to your topic as a whole C. Use specialized vocabulary and technical terms D. Use common, easily understood words E. A and C F. B and D G. A and D F. B and C
E. A and C
Which of the following are good ways to generate additional search terms? A. Find a relevant article and look at its subject headings B. Brainstorm with a concept map C. Look up synonyms for your terms D. A and B E. B and C F. All of the above
F. All of the above
True or False: Library databases NEVER provide the full-text of a book or article.
False
Even though you were the more experienced candidate, your boss promoted the new reporter because they went to the same university.
Ingroup bias.
For your geology term paper, you've planned to write about Sacred Dog Creek. Instead of finding results about this Texas stream, your searches are filled with records about dogs and other creeks. Which search technique would help you only find results about Sacred Dog Creek?
Quotation marks " "
Which term would allow you to search "pharmacy," "pharmacies," and "pharmaceuticals" simultaneously in one search?
pharmac*
You are conducting research for a course on Dutch cinema. You would like to use nesting to receive as many relevant results as possible. Choose the appropriate combination to fill the blanks below.
(Dutch OR Netherlands) AND (film OR cinema)
Complete the following statement: Being biased means ______.
Tending to favor one way of thinking over another.
Scholarly databases provide:
Peer reviewed articles.
The CRAAP test is an effective way to evaluate sources. What does the "P" stand for?
Purpose
You find a relevant article for your research paper. Where should you look to identify keywords for additional searches?
Title, abstract, subject headings
