Researching Online - Digital Citizenship
To find information about getting a driver's license, Tamia should visit a
.gov website.
Where is a bibliography or works-cited list placed within a paper or report?
[NOT] in the appendix
Which online text source would include a review of a new TV show?
a blog
Flora needs a copy of Romeo and Juliet for class. Which type of online text source should she use?
an e-book
Jill is looking for the latest research to prepare her biology paper. Which type of online text source should she use?
an e-zine
Which source would best enable students to read the feelings and thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi?
personal letters written by Gandhi
What do secondary sources rely on for their analysis of events?
primary or secondary sources
Original documents or objects used during Internet research are known as
primary sources.
Which step most likely determines the popularity of a search engine?
ranking
When using an online media source, students should ensure the information is
relevant, credible, and valid.
Which is an example of plagiarism?
rewriting an author's opinion, with different words
Online multimedia is best designed to appeal to the viewer's sense of
sight and hearing.
Using a list of is the best way to speed up the research on the project.
sources
Media sources are most relevant to a presentation if they
support the content.
Which tells when things are due and the timeframe for working on the project?
the schedule
Which best describes why it is important for Omar to use citations in his research paper?
to give others credit for the information
Why should citations be included in a paper or report?
to give others credit for their work
Andres wants to use a direct quotation in his history report. What is the best reason for including the quotation?
to help illustrate an important point
Why is it important to recognize web address endings?
to know the type of information on a site
Why do nonprofit agencies often include blogs on their websites?
to reveal personal experiences of those working for the cause
Plagiarism occurs when writers
use others' ideas and writing as their own.
When setting goals for a research plan, it is best to consider .
what you want to accomplish in the end
When writing research questions, use action verbs, such as
when.
Which examples are relevant sources for students to use in research? Check all that apply.
[NOT] [Multiple Choice] -a journal entry written by a professor who is considered an expert -a document published by a renowned organization -a scientific paper put out by a non-profit organization
Which best describes what a bibliography includes?
[NOT] all resources, referenced and unreferenced, during research
Which type of organization has a website ending in .org?
[NOT] an educational institution
Blogs differ from most other online text sources because they
[NOT] are usually updated every day.
A media source is considered valid if it
[NOT] contains biased opinions from a credible source.
Which are examples of secondary sources found on the Internet?
[NOT] encyclopedias and textbooks
Research for a project should be based on
[NOT] how much time is available to gather it.
Nina is learning about clouds in her science class so she puts the phrase "types of clouds" in a search engine. In which step of a crawler-based search engine is this phrase most important?
[NOT] retrieving
A source mainly provides from a text or piece of media.
[Vocab] information
Secondary sources information gathered from primary sources.
[Vocab] interpret
Media is a form of in which news, information, and entertainment can be shared.
[vocab] communication
For his report, Jared wants to show the inner workings of a particular type of flowering plant by illustrating its root, stem, and leaf structures. Which graphic aid would best suit his purpose?
a diagram that shows a flower with its parts labeled
Which visual aide is the best fit for Sunil's presentation? Sunil's basketball coach asks him to prepare a presentation for his teammates on the proper way to shoot a basketball. After researching the topic online, Sunil decides to add a visual aide to his report.
a video tutorial showing how to shoot a basketball
A student is giving an oral presentation on a musical instrument called an oboe. Which online multimedia resource would best help members of her audience understand what an oboe is if they are unfamiliar with it?
an audio file of someone playing the oboe
Which source is the most relevant for the presentation? Sora is preparing a presentation describing policies included in President Lyndon Johnson's "Great Society" and wants to use a relevant online source.
an audio recording of Johnson's "Great Society" speech
Which media source will best illustrate the idea that Marcus is presenting? Marcus is giving an oral presentation in which he is discussing the history of motion pictures. As part of his presentation, he states that "in the early days of motion pictures, images were shown through a zoopraxiscope that showed moving drawings or photographs." Marcus wants to use media to illustrate this point.
an early film clip created with this technique
The items in the image show tools most useful in The image shows various objects. [Image is colourful liquids in test tubes and containers and a microscope in the back and a calculator]
conducting an experiment.
An author's qualifications are important in determining whether a media source is
credible.
The first thing to do when creating a research schedule is to identify the
due date
Which is a likely consequence of being caught plagiarizing a paper for school?
failing the class
Since Noah is worried about completing his research project on time, the most helpful thing he could do is to choose a topic that
is easy to research.
The source that would give Amit the most relevant information is a(n) Amit is researching the science behind a new diet. He typed the name of the diet and the word science into a search engine.
journal article about the diet written by a government nutritionist.
When it comes to research goals, students should be able to explain how they are going to
meet them.
What is plagiarism?
passing off another person's ideas and work as one's own
Which best describes why plagiarism can have legal consequences, such as lawsuits and fines?
It is considered a form of stealing.
Style guides advise writers on which issues? Check all that apply.
[NOT] [Multiple Answers] -applying consistent standards -formatting text -using correct definitions
Which elements of an MLA citation appear in italics? Check all that apply.
[NOT] [Multiple Answers] -article titles -book titles -publishers' names
Which multimedia sources are best for a student writing a research paper on childhood obesity? Check all that apply.
[NOT] [Multiple Answers] -a cartoon showing families eating dinner at a fast-food restaurant -a podcast in which children share their eating habits -a timeline made by the government showing obesity trends
Which are online text sources? Check all that apply.
[NOT] [Multiple Answers] -blogs -e-books -e-zines
What must be present in a strong research plan? Check all that apply.
[NOT] [Multiple Answers] -research questions -research answers -research goals -sources -topic
Which Boolean search will provide Deepak with the best results? Deepak is researching famous World War II pilots. She wants to focus on pilots from the United States rather than Germany.
United States pilots not German pilots in World War II
How should students properly use media in a presentation? Check all that apply.
[Multiple Answers] -engage viewers by adding variety -stimulate the senses of the viewer -clarify relevant details in the text
Which statements about the video are true? Check all that apply. Shaun is giving a presentation on how to use a certain technique in oil painting. For his presentation, he wants to use a friend's video that demonstrates the technique. Shaun comes to you for advice about whether he should include the video in his presentation.
[Multiple Answers] -The resource is current. -The resource clarifies a key point. -The resource is relevant.
Which examples demonstrate appropriate use of media for a school project? Check all that apply.
[Multiple Answers] -playing a how-to video to introduce a new skill -using a movie segment to compare it to the novel it is based on -presenting an interview clip to make a point about a discussion topic
A medical journal is an example of a(n)
[NOT] blog. or online reference.
Yvonne found an article online that relates to her research topic, but the article does not cite the author. What should Yvonne do?
[NOT] She should decide to avoid using the article.
Which online article citation is correctly formatted according to MLA standards?
Oh, Inae. "Dude Who Fell Asleep During Yankees Game Suing MLB, ESPN For $10 Million." The Huffington Post. The Huffington Post.com, 7 July 2014. Web. 12 July 2014.