Info Literacy

A link created by databases, like EBSCO, that are more permanent and shareable than the browser URL.

What is a permalink?

So you can save time and evaluate you sources as you find them

What is one of the benefits of knowing evaluation criteria (such as the CRAAP test) well?

It defines exactly what the researcher is trying to find out.

What is the purpose of a research question?

To combine OR keywords so that the database will only search those specific words with OR.

What is the purpose of using parentheses in a database search?

Sponsored Content Satire (such as the tabloids and The Onion) Spread of false information

What kinds of fake news are listed in the TEDx talk? [check all that apply]

What you learned about your topic. How your plan worked out. The research process.

What should you reflect on after you've completed your research? [check all that apply]

Narrow

What will AND do to your results?

Broaden

What will OR do to your results?

Exploration

"Research is a kind of _________________"

Boolean operators search bar

All databases will have these same features: [check all that apply]

How current the source is, dependent on the topic

What does Currency mean in the CRAAP test?

Boolean operators

Databases use _____________________ to connect search terms to tell them exactly what to do with the terms.

React

Fill in the blank on this quote from the TEDx video: "Don't ___________, research."

specific

Fill in the blank: "The narrower your topic is, the more _____________ your results will be."

As a way to find the keywords to describe your topic To understand the basics to know what to search. As a source of background information

How should you use Wikipedia (or any encyclopedia)? [check all that apply]

Buying a house Being successful in future jobs Personal Finances

In the video "Information in the Real World" what are some of the reasons listed that make information literacy vital? [check all that apply]

Use appropriate spelling and grammar Avoid strong language Cite your sources Be careful with humor and sarcasm

Online etiquette requires being respectful of others and their opinions and experiences. While this comes naturally to most people, there are some things to particularly watch for when interacting in an online classroom. [check all that apply]

Everything owned by the SUU Library

The library catalog is used to locate ___________________.

Searching, Synthesizing

The stages of the research process are: Planning, ______________, Finding & Evaluating, _________________, and Reflecting.

Assignment Outline

Where can you find the breakdown of all the assignments? [check all that apply]

True

Any topic can be turned into a good or bad question, depending on how it's phrased.

As a first hand account of the research or event. As the information in the purest, most direct source to be analyzed.

How would you best use a primary source? [check all the apply]

For background information to narrow and refine my topic.

How would you best use a tertiary source?

integrated abilities

Information literacy is defined as: "the set of ___________________ encompassing the reflective discovery of information, the understanding of how information is produced and valued, and the use of information in creating new knowledge and participating ethically in communities of learning"

essential

Use important keywords and phrases that are ______________ to the question.

Where did the article come from? Who is the author? Is this article credible?

What are some of the questions you should ask yourself when looking at a news story on social media (TEDx Talk)? [check all that apply]

Publication types Kinds of documents

What are some of the types of collections that can be in a database? [check all that apply]

Is the topic interesting to you? What exactly is the assignment asking? Is the topic overdone?

What are some things to consider before picking a topic? [check all that apply]

Using the CRAAP test criteria to evaluate your potential sources. Finding sources that look promising and evaluating them to make sure they will work well for your assignment and will be qualified to support your argument.

What are the basics of the Finding & Evaluating stage of the research process? [check all that apply]

Picking a topic and getting background information to understand how to write the research question.

What are the basics of the planning stage of the research process?

Putting your plan into action and searching strategically in the appropriate databases.

What are the basics of the searching stage of the research process?

Variable Question Population

What are the three parts of a formulaic research question? [check all that apply]

They represent broad subject areas.

What do the letters in the Library of Congress classification system mean?

If the sources are cited and the journal is peer-reviewed.

What does Accuracy mean in the CRAAP test?

If the author is qualified to write about the topic.

What does Authority mean in the CRAAP test?

The articles are sent to editors and other subject specialists for a quality check.

What does peer-review mean?

Editions of books

What does the "version" refer to in the MLA 8 core elements for books and articles? [check all that apply]

a visual representation of the topic idea connections.

What is a mind map?

It's a good way to find keywords and concepts to use in the library databases. it gives you context and ideas to focus your interest.

What is the benefit of "Googling" your topic while brainstorming? [check all that apply]

You can narrow your results further by limiting by source type or date range, etc.

What is the benefit of using the Refine Results tools?

Eliminate the unwanted

What will NOT do to your results? [check all that apply]

Institutional Policies & Procedures

Where can you find the statements on Academic Integrity, ADA, and HEOA Compliance?

By looking at the listed Authors and the author Affiliations.

Where on the detailed record of an article can you find the information to evaluate Authority?

By clicking on the PDF Full Text and looking for voice, audiences and bias

Where on the detailed record of an article can you find the information to evaluate Purpose?

Lots of cited sources. Written by subject specialists. Peer-reviewed

Which of the following are characteristics of scholarly publications? [check all that apply]

After your initial search, you should have new keywords to help you. Examine some of the materials that are returned on this search. Change your keywords every other search.

Which of the following are some of the Five Easy Pieces to research? [check all the apply]

Search only using one set of keywords. Search using this statement.

Which of the following are some of the Five Easy Pieces to research? [check all the apply] Look at your research question.

Fact checking a news post on social media Finding sources for a paper Learning about issues and candidates during voting season

Which of the following counts as using information literacy? [check all that apply]

New research published in journal articles

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

Commonly or frequently used terms. Hyperlinks to related articles.

While reading articles on your topic in Wikipedia (or another encyclopedia) what are some of the things you should pay attention to? [check all that apply]

Because databases search exactly what you enter. Because databases are literal and not smart.

Why are keywords and Boolean logic necessary when searching databases? [check all that apply]

Because a single search is never enough

Why does breaking research down into its constituent parts, re-search, help you understand it more?

It helps support your ideas by showing where they came from. It helps keep you from plagiarizing.

Why is citing your sources important? [check all that apply]

So the database knows that they are one keyword or keyphrase and searches them together in that order.

Why is it a good idea to put quotes around keywords that are multiple words long?

Because different source types are good for different purposes and you need to use the type that's best for your purpose. Because knowing which information source to use is a crucial part of being information literate.

Why is knowing about the different source types important? [check all that apply]

To make sure it's researchable. To make sure it fits the assignment.

Why should you refine and narrow a topic? [check all that apply]