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Luke is doing a presentation about using yoga as a method to help students who suffer from attention deficient disorders. Which of the following citations best matches his research topic?

Yoga as an intervention for children with attention problems. School Psychology News, 34, 3, p. 415-424.

Christopher needs to use different citation styles for two of his classes. Where can he get help?

all of the above

Dana is studying the 'Progressive Movement' for an informative speech. Which of the following sources would be helpful to her?

all of the above

If you need help, you may:

all of the above

Scholarly writers typically quote from a source when:

all of the above

Scholars use the work of other scholars in their own work in order to:

all of the above

What is/are the difference(s) between an internet search engine (like Google or Bing) and a research database (like Quick Search or ERIC)?

all of the above

When is it appropriate to use an image to convey scholarly information?

all of the above

Which of the following is true about a scholarly journal article?

all of the above

Which of the following would be (an) appropriate source(s) for a speech on the impact of beach erosion in coastal communities?

all of the above

What does the asterisk, also known as the wild car or truncation function, do in research databases?

allows you to search for multiple endings of a word

You are researching advances in DNA technology to regrow damaged tissue and have located the source listed in the side panel. You should:

consider including more recent sources as well as this one.

When you summarize an author's work you:

describe an author's main ideas.

The main purpose of summarizing an author's work is to:

distill a larger work to its main points.

Peer review is a marker of high quality because:

experts within a specific field of study evaluate the content.

The JMU Orientation Office needs to communicate with the new incoming class. New students need to be able to access the Orientation Office's materials all during the summer months. What is the best way for the Orientation Office to convey this information?

Create a web page

Karen has collected a lot of data regarding student volunteer work with various community organizations from 2012-present. What is the most effective way for her to present this data in her paper?

Describe his data in a narrative form

A reference list provided in a source can:

provide a researcher with additional sources of information.

The best purpose of a call number on a book in the libraries is to:

provide an address for where that item can be located on a shelf.

UREC is buying new canoes for students to borrow and use. The canoes are really popular and need to stand up to frequent repeated use. Which of the following would be the best sources for UREC staff to ensure that they are buying the best equipment they can afford?

results from an equipment survey of summer camp owners and outfitters

When you paraphrase an author's work in your paper you should:

retain the author's meaning using your own words.

All citations contain the basic elements of author, title, name of publication, and date.

true

If you search for federal* in Quick Search, you will get results that contain the keywords federal or federalist or federalism.

true

Quick Search allows you to search for books, articles, and videos in our collection at the same time.

true

The JMU Libraries Catalog searches for books, videos, and music housed in the JMU Libraries.

true

Ella's new year's resolution is to lose weight. Which of the following sources would likely be the most objective for her research?

www.nutrition.gov/weight-management

To check out library materials, you need:

your JACard

The difference between a keyword and subject search is:

A keyword search searches more fields and will return more results.

Colin is writing a paper on the most recent advances for the treatment of fibromyalgia for his Chronic Diseases class for his Health Science major. Which of the following sources would be most appropriate for this task?

A recent article from a medical journal that reviews innovative fibromyalgia treatment options.

Kristen is writing a paper for her Health course on the health benefits of limiting gluten consumption. Given that she is writing her paper for her professor at JMU, which of the following sources is the most appropriate?

A scholarly article that reviews studies conducted by medical experts and nutritionists.

Jessica is giving a persuasive speech in her Communication class on standardized testing's impact on graduating high school students. In her research, she locates an opinion piece in The Atlantic that is written by a former secretary of education. Which response best reflects what Jessica should do and why:

Acknowledge the bias and expertise of the writer.

Kathy is searching Education Resource Complete for her paper about how study abroad programs enhance language skills in college students. Her first search (study abroad AND students) returned too many results. Kathy should:

Add the term second language to her search using AND

Christine is working on her presentation for her Communication course but knows that her professor does not consider Wikipedia to be a scholarly resource because:

Anyone can edit Wikipedia entries

You have been assigned the topic of instratumoral dihydrotestosterone as your Health presentation topic. When looking at JMU Libraries' homepage, where would be the best place to begin researching this unfamiliar topic?

Background Information link (A)

David is doing research on televised sports coverage of women golfers. Which of the following citations best matches his research topic?

Billings, A. C., Angelini, J. R., & Eastman, S. (2005). Diverging Discourses: Gender Differences in Televised Golf Announcing. Mass Communication & Society, 8(2), 155-171. doi: 10.1207/s15327825mc0802_5

If you need the book A Working Theory of Love and the call number is PS3608.U84. Where should it be?

Carrier 3rd Floor

Ella has been working on her honors thesis about the relationship between newspaper reading and voting patterns for two semesters. Her data indicates that people who read or follow the news are more likely to vote in national elections. Her thesis advisor has just forwarded to her a link to a new article that directly disputes this claim. What should Ella do?

Change her thesis to match to these latest findings

Quick Search has given you a draft citation. From the libraries' website, which link will best help you check the accuracy of your draft citation?

Cite Your Sources link

For your Psychology course, you have researched the effects of sleep on cognitive develop in adolescents. You have decided to use the following research in your paper. Where can you click to provide a draft citation for your bibliography?

Cite link (D)

You are researching alternative energy sources and need to gather background information that covers multiple sides of the issue. Based on this need, where should you begin your research?

Click on the Background Information link (C)

You have been assigned to give an informative speech in your Communication course on the topic of non-verbal communication, a topic you know very little about. What is the best way to get started?

Click on the Background Information link on the libraries' website to consult encyclopedias

You have selected a topic of hazing prevention on college campuses. Your instructor requires that you use information that was published within the last two years. Based on this requirement, where should you begin your research?

Clicking on the Articles link (B)

For your History class, you have narrowed down your capital punishment research topic to focus on capital punishment in Colonial America. You need comprehensive information that is written by experts. Based on this need, where should you begin your research?

Clicking on the Books link (A)

If you were looking for information on Clydesdale horses, which phrase(s) would help you narrow your search?

Clydesdale AND horses

Which searching strategy would retrieve the most results?

Congress OR Election

Emily is fascinated by Disney. She idolized the princesses as a little girl and then matured to see some of the stereotypes associated with the princesses, Ariel, Belle and Jasmine. She wants do a research paper on Disney princesses and stereotypes, but she is concerned the topic isn't scholarly. What should Emily do?

Do preliminary research to see if scholars have investigated this topic

John is writing a paper for his Health class that connects soda consumption to diabetes. He has data that indicates that there is a relationship. What is the best way for him to represent this information in his paper?

Find or create a chart that compares soda consumption amounts to diabetes diagnoses

Liz is doing a paper about JMU's students use of the quad for studying and relaxing. She has noticed that students use the space differently during different times and seasons. What is the best way for Liz to include this information in her paper?

Include pictures of students using the quad at different times

David is doing a presentation on an internship where he worked to help build a new school in Sierra Leone. He has a map and some pictures that he wishes to use to detail his travel route and show examples of the building process. What is the best way to share the map and pictures?

Include the maps in his presentation slides Previous Next

Shannon is writing a paper on the benefits of meditation as an alternative to medical treatment for anxiety disorders in adults. She has found sources that support that idea, but can find just as many others that dispute the benefits. What should Shannon do?

Indicate in her paper that experts disagree

When you need to print or copy in any JMU Library, use your:

JACard with Flex

Which of the following would retrieve the most results for a search on the word capitalism?

Keyword searching

Jared is doing an internship with an environmental organization that works to promote healthy, freshwater ecosystems in rural Virginia. He has been asked to build a website with links to resources that will help raise awareness to the importance of these sustainable ecosystems. Which of the following sources would be most appropriate for him to link to?

Local government statistics that note a rise in the number of endangered birds tagged within these ecosystems

Scholars include citations to the sources they have consulted, typically in a works cited or bibliography. Students can use an author's bibliography to:

Locate additional sources on the topic

What information do you need to locate a copy of a book in the JMU Libraries?

Location and Call Number

Lisa is giving a presentation on how dolphins communicate with one another. Which of the following is the best way for Lisa to help her audience understand the different vocal communication calls between dolphins?

Play an audio clip example of dolphin calls

Prof. Hazard is going to have to miss her class today and has posted an online activity for her students to complete instead. What is the best way for her to communicate this to her class?

Post an announcement in Canvas

Your class is investigating how many campus quiet study spaces are available to students during exam week. The class needs to indicate how accessible these spaces are to students. The best way to demonstrate results of the study would be:

Post the quietest places to popular social media sites.

Jeff is organizing his speech for Communications class. He has video content, a lot of data, and sound clips in his presentation. He is concerned that his speech might run too long or have too many features in it that his message gets watered down. What should Jeff do?

Practice his speech and ask for feedback

Which of the following searches would retrieve the most results?

Presiden*

Sam has submitted a draft of his Economics paper to his professor. His professor has included a notation about a study he knew about that directly disputes the claims Sam made in his paper. Which of the following would be the BEST thing for Sam to do?

Read the source and reflect on how this affects his own research

Stefanie is writing a paper about how Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites have changed dating behavior for people in their twenties. She wants to use data (postings and tweets) she found in her paper. Which of the following is the best rationale for why she should or shouldn't do that?

She is studying social media so she certainly should include them.

Kate has just gotten her paper back from her professor. In it, she lost a lot of points because she relied on her own experience and did not use sources to support her claims. She has some experience on the paper's topic, so she felt like sources were not important. Which of the following is the BEST reason that Kate lost points?

She over-relied on her perception of her expertise.

For her Media Design class, Ashley is analyzing how different ethnicities are stereotyped in movies. She has to write a paper and give a 15 minute presentation. She wants to use clips from selected movies. What is the best way for her to use the clips?

Show the clips in her presentation

JMU wants students to be aware of the Honor Code and how Honor Code violations are handled at JMU. What is the best way for JMU to share that information with students?

Students should hear about this in multiple ways (web pages, in class)

Which example is not a scholarly information format that distributes new information through research and scholarship?

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

If you run a search for the word seismologist in a research database and get too few results, which of the following is the best strategy to broaden your search?

Use the term seismo*

Matthew is working on a big research project. He uses books, articles from research databases, and material he found using Google and Wikipedia. In a hurry to complete the paper, he doesn't attribute a concept he paraphrased from one of his sources. Matthew is:

both A & C

Charlie receives an email from his history professor from two semesters ago. This professor has nominated him to present a paper he wrote at the General Education Student Conference. Charlie agrees to present his work. This is an example of a student:

both A and C

The main purpose of paraphrasing an author's work is to:

both B & C

When citing an author's work in an oral presentation the presenter should:

include author, work, and year.

Paraphrasing, quoting, and summarizing are:

techniques to use the words/works of the experts.