Chapter 7

Librarians can be an asset for research because they

are trained in research methods.

Doing a Google search for an author works especially well if the author is

a noted expert.

What are some of the research sources typically available in the library?

Quotation books Periodical databases Yearbooks Biographical aids

Which of the following are strategies that facilitate the research process?

Make a preliminary bibliography Take good notes Start early

LaShawnda is conducting research and taking notes for her upcoming presentation. What should she remember about formatting her notes?

To use subject headings for each note

How do experts suggest that you view the relationship between looking for research resources on the Internet and research at a library?

Internet sources supplement library research.

Google is an example of which kind of tool used to find materials on the Internet?

A search engine

Government resources provide information about which of the following?

Economic systems Transportation methods Political affiliations

While researching your topic, you will begin to see relationships among ideas that will help you to do which of the following to improve your speech?

Experiment with ways to organize your thoughts Sketch out main and supporting points

True or false: A speech should be depersonalized, relying only on facts and statistics.

False

If you are using the Internet to research the importance of fandoms in modern culture, which of the following would be the worst search term?

Fandom

Following an investigative interview, what should you focus on when you review your notes?

Identifying informative details you can include in your speech Finding the main points expressed in the interview

Which of the following statements are true about a research interview?

It can be a good way to get information for a speech. It is a highly skilled art when done well. It is a tool that has been used by journalists for a long time.

Which of the following is not an example of a reference work?

Search engines

Mike is giving a speech about Madagascar's government and current politics. Which of the following Internet resources is likely to provide the most reliable information?

World Factbook

Using personal experience to supplement outside information in a speech

brings the speech to life.

A book's call number enables you to

find the book in the stacks.

While researching a topic, you should keep a list of all sources you find on the topic. This is referred to as a(n) ______ bibliography.

preliminary

An interview conducted to gather information for a speech is called a

research interview.

Good note-taking strategies include

separating quotations, paraphrases, and original thoughts.

One of the largest obstacles to librarians' helping patrons is

the reluctance of the patrons to seek help.

The two main tasks after a research interview are to review your notes and to

transcribe your notes.

For research on a speech about recycling, Sharon wrote down a citation for a newspaper article that she found online as "Conrads, David. Home deconstruction: Can an entire house be recycled? Christian Science Monitor. csmonitor.com." Which of the following should she have also included in her citation to follow APA style?

The first and last page number of the article, if available The date the article was published

What is the purpose of a preliminary bibliography?

To keep track of potential sources

Which of the following are major academic databases?

Academic OneFile JSTOR Google Scholar

What is the primary difference between academic databases and newspaper and periodical databases?

Academic databases focus on scholarly journals, whereas newspaper and periodical databases focus on major newspapers, magazines, and other media.

What are the three criteria for evaluating Internet documents?

Authorship, sponsorship, and recency

When preparing for an interview, the interviewer needs to do which of the following?

Determine whom to interview Set up a time for the interview

Marcus was preparing a speech on organized recreational activities. He met with the head of the parks department, Dan Albright, in his office for an interview. Marcus wore casual clothes: T-shirt and jeans. Without giving any reasons for requesting the interview, he jumped into his questions, asking Mr. Albright how many parks there were in the city, and what kind of feedback he received on recreational programs. At the end of the interview Marcus thanked Mr. Albright. Identify the mistakes that Marcus made.

He shouldn't have asked about how many parks the city has since that information is readily available elsewhere. He didn't state the purpose of the interview. He didn't dress appropriately for a meeting in an office.

Critically evaluating your research can alter speech content by doing which of the following?

Helping you organize your speech Showing you new connections between ideas Changing your perspective

Resources in library research usually include which of the following?

Librarians Reference works Periodical databases

Which of the following methods for note-taking tend to be most efficient?

Taking plenty of notes Using subject headings Making a separate entry for each note Distinguishing among direct quotations, paraphrases, and your own ideas

Lilly is researching for her speech about investments, and she is going to use a variety of online resources. In order to properly evaluate her sources for recency, she needs to remember which of the following?

That sources in a virtual library are usually recent To be extra certain of recency when citing statistics That publication dates are often found at the top or bottom of a page

True or false: Search engines can be used to help use the Internet effectively for research.

True

Jermaine has cited an online source written on an individual blog last week reflecting the personal insights of a man named Bob. Even though Jermaine knows little about Bob, the entry is well-written, so he uses it. Jermaine failed to adequately evaluate the resource based on

authorship.

Finding information about the author of an online resource

can be done with a Google search for a reputable author.

Wikipedia articles are followed by a list that includes'

footnotes. references. external links to related Web sites.

Maddie has to present a speech tomorrow, but she still hasn't decided how to organize her main ideas and needs to gather some additional supporting statements. She most likely could have avoided these problems by

getting an earlier start on her research.

Once you have the call number to locate a book for library research, you can

go to the physical location of the book.

When preparing interview questions, it is best to avoid

leading questions. loaded questions. questions you can answer without the interview.

The best way to test for recency of a document is to

search for a publication or copyright date at the top or bottom.

Steps to take during an interview include

setting up the recorder. repeating the purpose of the interview. keeping the interview from veering off course.

Wikipedia, USA.gov, and World Factbook are all examples of

specialized research resources.

In general, if the author of an Internet document cannot be identified, the next thing that you can do in terms of evaluating the document is to determine the document's ______ organization.

sponsoring

An example of a specialized research resource available on the Internet is

the U.S. Census Bureau.

Samantha wants to locate an article that appeared in the New York Times in 1988. To find the article, Samantha should consult ______ in a library.

periodical and newspaper databases

If Frankie wanted to find some words of wisdom or clever sayings, she would best be served by looking in a(n)

quotation book.

Benjamin has created a speech outline on animal rights based on a Web site he found sponsored by a group known as Citizens and Governments Working to Bring Dignity to All Species. The Web site looks professional, and the content is well-written and updated daily. When he presents his speech, a classmate points out that this group is known as a radical fringe group that fabricates information and participates in illegal activities, and has little respect, even among other groups sharing the same mission. Benjamin did not properly check his source for

sponsorship.

One of the biggest mistakes students make when doing a research project is

waiting too long before they start their research.

As you encounter the titles of books, magazines, and Internet documents you may use as sources for your research, you should

create a preliminary bibliography.

How has Wikipedia become a more reliable source of information since its early years?

-Content under development is flagged to warn readers of its newness. -Articles have been edited and refined over time to improve accuracy. -Many articles are accompanied by a set of additional resources to enhance research.

Google Scholar

Choice Allows quick and easy searches of a broad range of scholarly literature, by such criteria as author, publication, date, and subject matter

JSTOR

Choice Catalogues over 2,400 academic journals and allows searches of images, letters, and other primary documents

Academic OneFile

Choice Provides access to millions of scholarly articles on a wide range of topics

What are some methods someone can use to examine a resource for sponsorship?

Click on the About tab to learn about the organization's mission Learn about the site's founders and contributors Do a Google search to find reviews and criticisms of the organization

If you wanted to research the benefits of adding fluoride to tap water on the Internet, which of the following is the most likely to yield the most useful results?

What are benefits of fluoridating tap water?

In which of the following cases is Wikipedia a good choice for research?

When you are beginning to learn about a topic When you need information about additional resources on a topic