COLL100 Quiz 10 week 4

Which newspaper headline is the most objective?

"Fewer Than 107,000 Sign Up for Obamacare Plans in October"

How long does copyright protection generally last?

70 years past the life of the author

Of the following items, which one is considered a secondary source?

A Scientific American article summarizing recent advances in nanotechnology

What is an institutional repository?

A database of scholarship and other work by students and faculty.

Where is the best place to locate national unemployment rates for an economics research paper?

A government website with statistics

Where is the best place to look for in-depth scholarly research?

A library database

At which point in the research process should you perform background research?

After you've selected your topic and before you begin researching.

Which of the following will help you choose a research topic?

All of the above

Which of the following explains why it is important to put information in proper context?

All of the above.

When do you need to cite your sources?

All of these

Why can it be helpful to view research as a process?

All of these

You can detect bias in a piece of journalism through:

All of these

Which of the following is an example of synthesizing information?

All of these.

Which of the following statements about an annotated bibliography is true?

An annotated bibliography may contain a summary of a source, evaluation of a source, description of the possible uses of that source for your work, or all of these elements.

When you synthesize information, you:

Are combining information from multiple sources to form new conclusions.

When do photographs receive copyright protection?

As soon as they are taken.

PhD in astronomy?

Authoritative

Publications in astronomy journals?

Authoritative

Which definition matches with an Outline

Basic structure for a paper that incorporates ideas from multiple sources

Which of the following should you do to prepare for your presentation?

Both of these

Which of the following selections are a reason why citations matter to you and your research paper?

Both of these.

Which of the following situations may require presentation skills?

Both of these.

Which one of these scenarios is an example of utilizing information literacy skills?

Both of these: a. You are assigned a PowerPoint presentation for one of your classes that requires the use of visual aids. You begin to search Google Images for charts or figures that back-up your claims. b. Your mom asks you to help her price catering packages to find the best deal for a party that she's planning. She asks you to look online for prices while she begins calling around.

How can writing an outline help you synthesize information?

By piecing together ideas from multiple sources to see how they inform your overall argument.

Which of the following is a part of academic integrity?

Clearly discerning your work from the work of others

In addition to getting bad grades, your _____ can suffer if you misuse information.

Credibility

How does Fair Use relate to Copyright Law?

Fair Use is a limitation to Copyright Law.

Fee based information management systems are better than their free counterparts.

False

If you use a lot of music and video files, it's best to store them all on your computer's internal hard drive.

False

The strongest passwords are a minimum of 6 characters and don't need a variety of character types.

False

True or False: Persuasive journalism is always clearly labeled as "editorial," "review," "commentary," or "column."

False

True or False? You do not have to cite your source if you rewrite the sentence in your own words.

False

Which of the following statements about cloud-based storage is NOT true?

Files always function in exactly the same way in cloud-based versus desktop applications.

Which of the following is a common search limiter/filter you can use to narrow your results?

Full-text

Why is background research so important to a presentation?

Having a firm grasp of context means you better understand the importance of your topic Having

What is an IRB, and in which area of information management is it important?

Institutional Review Board, Lab Research/Fieldwork

One strategy for successfully delivering a presentation is to:

Interact with your audience by asking questions.

The thesis statement should first appear in which section of your research paper?

Introduction

What can happen to personal information about yourself on the Internet?

It can be mined and used as a source of information by the company that owns the website.

When choosing a personal information management system, important factors to consider are:

It is important to know what the purpose of the system is, how much it costs, and how long it will last.

When is it acceptable to take a quote or statistic out of context?

It's never acceptable to take a quote or statistic out of context.

Which of the following will help you prepare for a presentation?

Knowing your subject.

Preserving information involves ...

Making your information safe and accessible.

During the course of your research you're overwhelmed because there are so many resources on your topic. There is too much information for the assigned five page paper. This is an indication that you should:

Narrow the focus of your topic.

Another aspect of evaluating a source is determining if the source's content is relevant for your information need. Ask yourself these questions: What is the focus of the webpage? How much detail does it go into - too little, too much, or just enough? Does the page link to or point you to other resources for you to further explore certain topics? Does this webpage provide enough information for your assignment?

No, it does not have enough coverage on the topic.

Blog posts on UFOs?

Not Authoritative

PhD in biochemistry?

Not Authoritative

What should you do if you can't provide an answer to an audience member's question?

Offer to look into the question and follow up with the audience member.

Consider this headline from Vanity Fair: "A Colossal Fracking Mess: The dirty truth behind the new natural gas." What type of journalism is this?

Persuasive

In addition to organizing, managing information also means you need to ...

Preserve your information.

Which is NOT a reason to maintain data security when conducting lab or field research?

Preventing others from building upon your findings.

Which part(s) of a scholarly article should you read last?

Results and Discussion

What steps can you take to secure your private information?

Set your web browser to reject cookies.

Which of these is NOT one of the three areas of information management for college students?

Social media accounts.

es, as long as you first evaluate the information for authority, accuracy, and currency.

Study for a test only by cramming the night before.

Which of the following statements about summarizing is TRUE?

Summarizing entails identifying the central ideas of a piece and stating them in your own words.

How can you project confidence when delivering a presentation?

Take care with your appearance even if the audience can't see you.

Which is not a part of the 3-2-1 rule?

Tell 2 different people about the copies.

Which tip will NOT help you prepare to deliver your presentation?

Test the technology you'll use for the first time on the day of your presentation—IT staff always are available to help.

Which of the following is a central theme of this paragraph?

The way in which urban interactions can contribute to community trust and build public safety.

Fill in the blank: You should have at least ___ copies of any item you want to preserve?

Three

Which part(s) of a scholarly article should you read first?

Title and Abstract

What is the purpose of a literature review?

To describe and summarize the current scholarship in a specific field on a particular topic.

True or False: An authority is someone who is considered an expert in a specific field.

True

True or False: You are the copyright holder over any images you create.

True

True or False: You can plagiarize your own work if you use one of your previous papers as a source without citing it.

True

True or False? A student may be expelled if they are caught plagiarizing.

True

True or False? An image created in 1920 is automatically in the public domain in the United States.

True

True or false: There may be occasions when you might feel ethically obligated to make some personal information public.

True

true or False? If you delete your own social media posts, the information may still be available to others.

True

What kind of skills are required to mentally construct words or phrases associated with an image?

Visual literacy skills

When might it be preferable to use direct quotations rather than summarizing or paraphrasing?

When you want to share the author's original words.

As this source is intended to be used in an academic research paper, it is important that it contains accurate information. When thinking about how to determine if a source is accurate, consider the following questions: How factual is the source? Does it provide reliable references to back up its claims? Are you able to verify the accuracy of the references? Do you think this webpage provides accurate information?

Yes, it is accurate.

To start your evaluation of this webpage, take a moment to determine its authority. Remember to ask yourself the following questions: Is it clear who the author is? (Hint: an author can be an individual, a group of people, or an organization). Is there any information about the author and the author's qualifications? Is the author's contact information provided? Does the author have expertise in this topic area?

Yes, it is authoritative.

An important part of evaluating a source is to examine its currency. Remember to ask yourself the following questions: How important is it for this source to be current for your information need? Does information about the flu shot change relatively quickly? When was the source created and last updated? How current are the sources references? Is this webpage current enough for your information need?

Yes, it is current and appropriate.

When evaluating a source, it is important to consider the source's objectivity and potential bias. Consider the following questions: Is the language used on the site neutral and fact based? Does it provide a balanced argument of multiple sides of an issue? Does it use strong or unnecessary language to persuade the reader? Is this website objective in the way it presents its content?

Yes, it is objective.

Which of the following is NOT true about your thesis statement?

Your thesis statement should be a general summary of your topic.

Does reading the abstract of an article give you enough information about its contents?

are useful for initially evaluating a resource's usefulness.

Are you allowed to use another person's ideas in a research paper?

but you have to cite them.

Determine if the following item is eligible for copyright protection. Select whether it is "copyrightable" or "not copyrightable". You can check your answers at the end. Book:

copyrightable

Determine if the following item is eligible for copyright protection. Select whether it is "copyrightable" or "not copyrightable". You can check your answers at the end. Music performance (recorded):

copyrightable

Determine if the following item is eligible for copyright protection. Select whether it is "copyrightable" or "not copyrightable". You can check your answers at the end. Photograph:

copyrightable

Determine if the following item is eligible for copyright protection. Select whether it is "copyrightable" or "not copyrightable". You can check your answers at the end. Poem:

copyrightable

Determine if the following item is eligible for copyright protection. Select whether it is "copyrightable" or "not copyrightable". You can check your answers at the end. Road Map:

copyrightable

Determine if the following item is eligible for copyright protection. Select whether it is "copyrightable" or "not copyrightable". You can check your answers at the end. Software:

copyrightable

Avoiding plagiarism, citing sources, and maintaining academic integrity:

ensures that your voice is heard in academic conversations while showing respect for the work of others.

A methodology section of a scholarly source might instead be called:

experimental design.

Scholarly materials:

include information on the researcher's process or methods.

Apply the four factor test: A professor makes 20 complete copies of Nelson Mandela's 1995 autobiography Long Walk to Freedom for his students to read in class. Would this be considered fair use?

no

Determine if the following item is eligible for copyright protection. Select whether it is "copyrightable" or "not copyrightable". You can check your answers at the end. Discoveries:

not copyrightable

Determine if the following item is eligible for copyright protection. Select whether it is "copyrightable" or "not copyrightable". You can check your answers at the end. Familiar symbols:

not copyrightable

Determine if the following item is eligible for copyright protection. Select whether it is "copyrightable" or "not copyrightable". You can check your answers at the end. Ideas:

not copyrightable

Determine if the following item is eligible for copyright protection. Select whether it is "copyrightable" or "not copyrightable". You can check your answers at the end. Names:

not copyrightable

Determine if the following item is eligible for copyright protection. Select whether it is "copyrightable" or "not copyrightable". You can check your answers at the end. Short slogans:

not copyrightable

You are researching the effect that presidential debates in the United States have on public opinion. Which of the following is the best group of keywords for your topic?

presidential debates, United States, public opinion

Both summarizing and paraphrasing are:

shorter than the original work.

Some factors you may want to consider when deciding on organizational systems for your personal information include searchability, longevity, purpose, flexibility, and cost.

true

You can use the same methods and tools to manage personal information that you use for your academic materials.

true

Is it ever okay to use information found on the "open web" for an assignment?

yes, as long as you first evaluate the information for authority, accuracy, and currency.

Reading scholarly materials differs from reading more popular publications in that:

you need to have background information to easily read a scholarly article or book.