LEARNING FRAMEWORK 1301 CHAPTER 9

Introductory sources can be useful when you're first learning about a subject, but are less useful when you're drawing conclusions about a particular aspect of the subject. A. True B. False

A. True

Your final paper should include both analysis and synthesis of the sources you found through your research. A. True B. False

A. True

__________ literacy is the ability to think deeply about what you see and read through both the content and context of television, film, advertising, radio, magazines, books, and the Internet. A. Media B. Computer C. Cultural D. Environmental

A. Media

Tay is working on a research assignment for his international law class and wants to find some books about the United Nations. Using the electronic card catalog at his school's library, he identified a book entitled The United Nations and the Rule of Law that seemed promising. What would be the quickest and easiest way for Tay to find similar books in the school library? A. Browse through other titles on the same shelf in the stacks B. Check the "References" section of the Wikipedia entry on the United Nations C. Search Amazon.com for other books with similar titles D. Look up the term "United Nations" in an online database

A. Browse through other titles on the same shelf in the stacks

Freewriting encourages you to write and edit at the same time. A. False B. True

A. False

When using Google or Bing, the order of search results is determined by their importance. A. False B. True

A. False

You should use fillers such as um and uh when delivering a speech because it helps keep the audience's attention. A. False B. True

A. False

Which would NOT qualify an author as an authority on a topic? A. Having published works in a variety of fields B. Having personal experience related to the topic C. Holding an academic degree in a related field D. Having previous experience researching and writing on the topic

A. Having published works in a variety of fields

Following the official Twitter feed of organizations you want to work for can lead to instant notification of new job opportunities. A. True B. False

A. True

Ryan's assignment is to prepare a research paper on the Industrial Revolution for his American history class. What should Ryan do to get an overview of the topic? A. Use Google to locate some basic information about the Industrial Revolution B. Locate an article about the Industrial Revolution in a scholarly journal C. Prepare his outline based on the Wikipedia entry for the Industrial Revolution D. Draft a thesis statement identifying which aspect of the Industrial Revolution he will address

A. Use Google to locate some basic information about the Industrial Revolution

Your thesis statement should __________. A. clearly define the purpose of your paper B. be written before you begin freewriting C. be long and detailed D. cite your sources

A. clearly define the purpose of your paper

Knowing what has gone on and is going on around you in society is called __________ literacy. A. cultural B. computer C. media D. environmental

A. cultural

Hailey is working on a research paper for her literature course. She prepared her thesis statement and outline, and then developed her first draft. Now it is time to review what she has written and make any necessary changes. As she revises her paper, Hailey should NOT __________. A. develop a list of keywords to further research her topic B. add transitions to indicate when she is introducing a new idea C. cut unnecessary words from sentences and paragraphs D. reorganize her ideas to make them flow better

A. develop a list of keywords to further research her topic

A(n) __________ is a book or electronic database with general knowledge on a range of topics. A. encyclopedia B. periodical C. scholarly journal D. citation

A. encyclopedia

When deciding whether a publication would be an appropriate source, you should first determine whether it __________. A. is relevant to your topic B. is likely to contain biased content C. was written by an authority on the topic D. was plagiarized from another source

A. is relevant to your topic

When you write research papers in college, you should assume that your audience consists of instructors and __________. A. other students B. members of your family C. administrators D. the general public

A. other students

Synthesis is a process in which you __________. A. put together parts of ideas to come up with a whole result B. prepare the first draft of your research paper C. determine whether the author of a source has authority D. review your paper to verify that you have not committed plagiarism

A. put together parts of ideas to come up with a whole result

If an article is peer-reviewed, it means that it __________. A. was read and evaluated by experts in the field B. contains primarily subjective information C. is designed to appeal to a general audience D. is unlikely to provide reliable information

A. was read and evaluated by experts in the field

Copying a paragraph from a book is an example of research. A. True B. False

B. False

The vast quantity of information available on the Internet has eliminated the need to visit the library when working on a research project. A. True B. False

B. False

When using Google or Bing, the order of search results is determined by their importance. A. True B. False

B. False

You should use fillers such as um and uh when delivering a speech because it helps keep the audience's attention. A. True B. False

B. False

Which part(s) of your speech should you memorize? A. All of it B. Introduction and conclusion C. None of it D. Main points and arguments

B. Introduction and conclusion

Donald is working on a research paper about the 1948 presidential election, in which Harry Truman won an upset victory over Thomas Dewey. He wants to include some firsthand accounts of the public's immediate reaction to Truman's victory. Which resource is MOST likely to provide the information Donald is looking for? A. Magazine article about Truman's inauguration B. Newspaper from the day after the election C. Scholarly article examining the factors that led to Truman's victory D. Biography of the life of Harry Truman

B. Newspaper from the day after the election

Which of these is an example of a popular periodical? A. Wikipedia B. Rolling Stone magazine C. Journal of the American Medical Association D. Encyclopedia Britannica

B. Rolling Stone magazine

All materials have an author who has personal beliefs that affect the way he or she views the world and approaches a topic. A. False B. True

B. True

Choosing a topic is often the hardest part of a research project. A. False B. True

B. True

Following the official Twitter feed of organizations you want to work for can lead to instant notification of new job opportunities. A. False B. True

B. True

Fareeda is researching a paper for her astronomy class and has identified a book of star charts that she feels would be a useful resource. Unfortunately, neither the school nor the local city library has it in their collections, and it would be expensive to purchase. However, there is a copy of the book at another school's library, about 150 miles away. What would be the BEST way for Fareeda to obtain the book for her research? A. Driving or taking a bus to the other school to go through the book in their library. B. Using the interlibrary loan service to obtain the book from the other school's library C. Asking the librarian on her campus to purchase the book to add to their collection D. Looking online to see if she can purchase a used copy of the book for a reduced price

B. Using the interlibrary loan service to obtain the book from the other school's library

Overly positive or overly harsh language is a sign of __________. A. relevance B. bias C. authority D. plagiarism

B. bias

The ability to use digital video and audio tools is a component of __________ literacy. A. cultural B. computer C. environmental D. media

B. computer

If one of your sources is a library book, the citation does NOT need to include the __________. A. name of the author who wrote the book B. date you checked out the book C. date the book was published D. title of the book

B. date you checked out the book

When freewriting, your goal is to __________. A. identify and correct grammatical and spelling errors B. figure out what you really want to say in your paper C. cite all of the sources you used when developing your paper D. prepare a short statement that clearly defines the purpose of your paper

B. figure out what you really want to say in your paper

When preparing a speech, you should begin by __________. A. taking steps to understand your audience B. identifying the goals of your presentation C. organizing your presentation by creating an outline D. practicing your delivery before an audience

B. identifying the goals of your presentation

A __________ is a word or phrase that tells an online search tool what you're looking for. A. wiki B. keyword C. stack D. thesis statement

B. keyword

You are LEAST likely to find guidelines on __________ on your campus library's website or app. A. writing research papers B. preparing an effective speech C. conducting online searches D. navigating the stacks

B. preparing an effective speech

A(n) __________ is a type of periodical that includes original, peer-reviewed research articles written by experts or researchers in a particular academic discipline. A. wiki B. scholarly journal C. encyclopedia D. stack

B. scholarly journal

Which source is MOST likely to provide a comprehensive overview of a topic with broad and in-depth analyses? A. Magazine B. Newspaper C. Book D. Scholarly article

C. Book

__________ literacy is the ability to think deeply about what you see and read through both the content and context of television, film, advertising, radio, magazines, books, and the Internet. A. Environmental B. Cultural C. Media D. Computer

C. Media

Ryan's assignment is to prepare a research paper on the Industrial Revolution for his American history class. What should Ryan do to get an overview of the topic? A. Draft a thesis statement identifying which aspect of the Industrial Revolution he will address B. Prepare his outline based on the Wikipedia entry for the Industrial Revolution C. Use Google to locate some basic information about the Industrial Revolution D. Locate an article about the Industrial Revolution in a scholarly journal

C. Use Google to locate some basic information about the Industrial Revolution

Knowing what has gone on and is going on around you in society is called __________ literacy. A. media B. computer C. cultural D. environmental

C. cultural

You are LEAST likely to find guidelines on __________ on your campus library's website or app. A. navigating the stacks B. conducting online searches C. preparing an effective speech D. writing research papers

C. preparing an effective speech

What are the three steps of the writing process in order from first to last? A. Prewriting, revising, drafting B. Drafting, prewriting, revising C. Revising, prewriting, drafting D. Prewriting, drafting, revising

D. Prewriting, drafting, revising

The first step of research is to __________. A. collect information B. present answers C. analyze information D. ask questions

D. ask questions

Hailey is working on a research paper for her literature course. She prepared her thesis statement and outline, and then developed her first draft. Now it is time to review what she has written and make any necessary changes. As she revises her paper, Hailey should NOT __________. A. reorganize her ideas to make them flow better B. cut unnecessary words from sentences and paragraphs C. add transitions to indicate when she is introducing a new idea D. develop a list of keywords to further research her topic

D. develop a list of keywords to further research her topic

When preparing a speech, you should begin by __________. A. organizing your presentation by creating an outline B. taking steps to understand your audience C. practicing your delivery before an audience D. identifying the goals of your presentation

D. identifying the goals of your presentation

You can locate scholarly articles by using a(n) __________, a searchable set of information often organized by certain subject areas. A. wiki B. citation C. periodical D. online database

D. online database

When you write research papers in college, you should assume that your audience consists of instructors and __________. A. members of your family B. the general public C. administrators D. other students

D. other students

When using Google to research a topic, your goal should be about __________ focused and highly relevant hits on an aspect of the topic that you can use to write a well-organized essay. A. seven B. eighteen C. three D. twelve

D. twelve