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Your instructor tells you to "find one source from a peer-reviewed journal" for a short class assignment. Which of the following sources should you use? A news article your classmate shared during class discussion A new issue of a scholarly journal with information from all the articles in that issue An article from a scholarly journal that was critiqued by subject experts before publication A diary entry written by an important person from history, edited carefully before being published A blog entry written by your instructor with comments from other scholars added to it
An article from a scholarly journal that was critiqued by subject experts before publication
When you commit plagiarism, you may: Be expelled from ISU or fail your course. Be sent a bill by the copyright holder. Be fined by ISU for ruining the school's reputation. Be arrested or even tried by a federal court. Be taken to court by the publisher.
Be expelled from ISU or fail your course.
A friend posts on social media that the Netherlands spends 20% of its gross domestic product on engineering projects for flood control. Which of the following is the best thing to do next if you want to respond to this post? Immediately share the post with your other friends & and followers. Check the claim by searching a different social media platform. Immediately post that the claim is doubtful. Do a Google search to find where the claim comes from. Check how many likes and comments the post has received.
Do a Google search to find where the claim comes from.
Chapter 2 discusses three major information-finding tools; web search engines, library discovery tools, and article indexes. Why would you use multiple-finding tools when looking for information? To find all relevant news sources and websites on your research topic Each can help you find different sets of sources for a more complete understanding of the topic No need to use multiple finding tools, Google finds everything you need on your research topic Make sure you find every possible source that addresses your topic at all To avoid the temptation of using only one finding tool during your information-gathering process
Each can help you find different sets of sources for a more complete understanding of the topic
You can structure more complex searches in Quick Search by using the Boolean operators between rows in Advanced Search. Let's say you have two rows. Row 1 says poetry slams OR rap battles; Row 2 says United States; the Boolean operator between the rows is NOT. What would you expect the results of this search to contain? Any poetry slams, rap battles, or the United States Poetry slams, and either rap battles or the United States Either poetry slams or rap battles, but not the United States All of poetry, slams, rap, battles, United, and States Either poetry slams or rap battles and also the United States
Either poetry slams or rap battles, but not the United States
What does it mean for an article to be peer-reviewed? The article has been "liked" on social media. Several authors who are peers of each other co-wrote the article. Experts in the same subject as the author critiqued the article. The article is available through a peer-to-peer sharing network. Your classmates agree you picked a good source to use for a project.
Experts in the same subject as the author critiqued the article.
What does "fair use" mean regarding copyrighted works? Any use of a work with a Creative Commons license is fair. If every fact you use in a paper is common knowledge, you don't have to cite copyrighted sources. Fair use only applies to copyrighted items used in an educational setting. Several people created the work together and split any profits fairly. In some circumstances, copyrighted material can legally be used for free.
In some circumstances, copyrighted material can legally be used for free.
As described in Chapter 1, which ONE of the following best characterizes what is meant by "scholarly information"? Information that is neither primary nor secondary source material Academic textbooks for college courses and scholars like you Information produced in and for academic settings All materials owned by libraries are scholarly Publications that are owned by more than one library
Information produced in and for academic settings
Indicate which of the strategies below is a good practice for building a professional presence online: Encourage your friends to tag you in party photos they post to social media. Keep professional social networking communities updated with your academic accomplishments. Don't share anything about your professional plans in case you switch your career plans later. Remember that you can always delete online content if it doesn't match how you want to present yourself. Only update your professional social media once you have graduated.
Keep professional social networking communities updated with your academic accomplishments.
Academic Search Ultimate offers many Search Options on its front page as ways to focus your search results. Which TWO of the following options are offered on that page? Limit to peer-reviewed items only Limit results to bibliographical articles Search all ISU Library books Limit results to full-text items Search for video clips only
Limit to peer-reviewed items only Limit results to full-text items
While doing research for a paper, the first article you find is one you think is trustworthy. According to SIFT, after investigating the article, what should you do next? Check to see if you recognize the publisher's name from your course's textbook. Stop. If you've already investigated the author you don't need to look further. Use the ViewIt@ISU tool to get a printed copy from another library. Look at other articles on different topics from the same source. Look for more and better articles about this topic published in other sources.
Look for more and better articles about this topic published in other sources.
What is the benefit of using a Creative Commons license? Shows that your shared work is based on other people's work. States what payment is expected when others use a copyrighted work. Makes clear the conditions for reusing original work. Tells you how to ask permission to use copyrighted works. Shows the creativity and originality that went into your project.
Makes clear the conditions for reusing original work.
You created a fan video on Taylor Swift for your music appreciation class. You've used photographs you found online along with one of her songs and cited each appropriately. Did you violate copyright law? Yes, this is a classic example of copyright infringement. Yes, because the video was not licensed through the library. No, because you did not make any money off of the video. No, the video was created for educational purposes and thus probably fair use. Yes, because you did not acquire copyright permissions first.
No, the video was created for educational purposes and thus probably fair use.
You have found a description in an article database for an article you want to read. The full text is not in the database, but there is a Get it@ISU button. What will happen when you click this button? One or more links to the article will display if ISU has access to it. Since the Get it@ISU button is in the record, when it's clicked the PDF will open automatically. The call number for the print version of the journal will display if ISU has a subscription. The article will automatically print if you are using a library computer. A citation of the article will be sent to your ISU email.
One or more links to the article will display if ISU has access to it.
You're discussing a course assignment with a classmate. She tells you she plans to reuse a paper she wrote for another class last year. According to Chapter 5, when would this be acceptable? Only if the instructor is aware and has given consent. Always, because she owns the copyright of the original paper. Only if she hasn't reused this paper already. Always, because this would be considered common knowledge. Only if the class is not using plagiarism detection software.
Only if the instructor is aware and has given consent.
Why is peer review an important part of the publication process for scholarly information? Peer review speeds up the journal publication process Peer review allows journals to publish articles written by non-experts Peer review draws on the expertise of others to strengthen research Peer review is more affordable because it does not require an editor Peer review assists authors in the early planning of their articles
Peer review draws on the expertise of others to strengthen research
If you discover the ISU Library does not have access to an article you need, what is your next best option? You need to change your topic to find something that the library owns Place a request through the library's Interlibrary Loan service Use the library's Special Collections services Look for the article on the web with a good search engine, such as Google Check with staff at Circulation to see if they can order it for the ISU Library
Place a request through the library's Interlibrary Loan service
Citation chaining is a process for finding additional sources by starting with an article you think is relevant. It could be backward in time and forward in time. What can citation chaining backward in time help you find? An article you have already decided is useful for your research topic. The references list in the starting article shows you how to write citations. A citation style guide that gives examples of how to format an article citation. The first article in the results of a search in Google Scholar for your research topic. References list at the end of an article that the author used to build their argument.
References list at the end of an article that the author used to build their argument.
Which of the following best describes scholarly book chapters? Chapters from course textbooks Final chapters of fiction books that bring the story and themes to a conclusion Research papers with a common theme, published together in a book Introduction chapters for nonfiction books explaining why the author chose the book's topic Introductory chapter that describes the book and its content
Research papers with a common theme, published together in a book
Sciurus Squirrel population prevalence or Sciurus geographic density Which option below should find more useful search results and why? Sciurus Squirrel population prevalence since it includes more words to give more matches Sciurus Squirrel population prevalence since it includes both the common name and Latin name for squirrels Sciurus geographic density since it includes a keyword from each of the three essential concepts Sciurus Squirrel population prevalence since it includes the important topic of "squirrel population" Sciurus geographic density since it will give the best statistics for density
Sciurus geographic density since it includes a keyword from each of the three essential concepts
Chapter 2 describes different ways to find journal articles. Which of the following features is ONLY found in subject-specific article indexes, but is NOT found in general-purpose article indexes: Searching by format (e.g. books, articles, and chapters) Search features customized to a subject area Search features useful for a wide range of subjects Abstracts that summarize each item Advanced and simple search options
Search features customized to a subject area
What are the four moves of SIFT as given in Chapter 4? Simple search - Improve keywords - Field searching - Tweak my results Search - Information - Filters - Treatment Subject -- Illustrator/Author -- Format -- Title Summarize information - Inform others - Fix any errors - Transform knowledge Stop - Investigate the source - Find better coverage - Trace information back
Stop - Investigate the source - Find better coverage - Trace information back
You're writing a paper on the impact of poverty on early childhood education. You've gotten information for your paper from a book, an article, a website, and an infographic. Indicate which of these you need to cite: All of these are common knowledge and don't need to be cited. The book, article, website, and infographic all need to be cited. The infographic. The website, the book, and the article. The book and the article.
The book, article, website, and infographic all need to be cited.
What is the main reason a sponsored link gets placed at the top of web search engine results? The search engine promotes them as innovative examples. Websites are ranked by the search engine, with the best at the top. These are the most visited websites. Search engines have algorithms to rank relevancy, so websites most relevant to your search get placed at the top. The search engine company is paid to place it at the top.
The search engine company is paid to place it at the top.
Chapter 1 discusses primary and secondary sources. How are secondary sources most useful for a project or paper? They are considered to be more authoritative than primary sources They should be included only if you need to be comprehensive They may provide useful analyses of your topic They are one of your best choices for eyewitness perspectives It's a good idea to include sources with two authors in your paper
They may provide useful analyses of your topic
What is the main purpose of field searching? To let you use Boolean operators To find your keywords in a specific part of the item record, like subject or date To find all item records that have corporate authors in the author field To make sure you only use keywords from a database's thesaurus To find materials in a specific format
To find your keywords in a specific part of the item record, like subject or date
What is the main purpose of an index as discussed in Chapter 2? To help you find articles and sometimes book chapters on your subject. To help you find where important words and topics are located within a book. To help you quickly find books on a topic of interest. To serve as a finding tool that tells which journals a library has on subscription. To list all the articles that have been published in one journal, organized by date.
To help you find articles and sometimes book chapters on your subject.
In addition to avoiding misinformation, what is another reason you should evaluate the information you use? To help you sort your search results in Google Scholar more effectively. To avoid using resources that are aimed at a general audience instead of a scholarly one. To make sure that the sources you want to use add something useful to your project. To check that the resources you want to use are paywalled and thus scholarly. To make sure that you only share information from older, more experienced authors.
To make sure that the sources you want to use add something useful to your project.
What should you do if you do not understand most of the content being described in an article's abstract? Look for older articles because those will be simpler. Try to power through it and hope you understand by the time you get to the conclusion. Use quotes from the article in your paper, even if you don't understand them. Use a different article that you can actually understand. Skip to the conclusion; if you understand it, that's all you need.
Use a different article that you can actually understand.
When searching for sources, why is it important to include keywords for each of the essential concepts that make up your research question? Using every essential concept will bring you only authoritative sources Using every keyword helps you find every information format you need, like statistics or news You should plan to get the best information you can in your first search combination Using every keyword in one search will bring you every source on your topic Using every essential concept keeps your search more focused
Using every essential concept keeps your search more focused
According to Chapter 5, what is the definition of plagiarism? Copying more than five words of a quotation without citing it. Using unauthorized information when taking an exam. Sharing class notes or study questions with classmates for a group project. Using someone else's words or ideas without giving credit to that person. Sharing old assignments, or allowing others to copy your work.
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving credit to that person.
The first move of SIFT includes a reminder to check your emotional reactions as you do research. Indicate TWO reasons why this is helpful: Verifying whether a source is true is important regardless of how you feel about its claims You make a stronger case when you pick sources with unexciting research results Sources that make you question your assumptions about a topic can be helpful A source that you feel negatively about won't be relevant for your research
Verifying whether a source is true is important regardless of how you feel about its claims Sources that make you question your assumptions about a topic can be helpful
Using what you know about Wikipedia contributors from this chapter, give TWO reasons why you might want to use an additional source. Wikipedia contributors tend to be from the life sciences only. Wikipedia articles are not traditionally peer-reviewed. Wikipedia contributors are all from the US. The majority of Wikipedia contributors do not have advanced degrees.
Wikipedia articles are not traditionally peer-reviewed. The majority of Wikipedia contributors do not have advanced degrees.
According to Chapter 4, does a website with a top-level domain of .com need to be evaluated? No, because it's provided by a respectable communications organization. Yes, because it's definitely trying to sell you something. No, because successful companies are trustworthy. No, because it's there to do business, not to promote a cause or opinion. Yes, because a domain tells you where a site comes from but doesn't guarantee quality.
Yes, because a domain tells you where a site comes from but doesn't guarantee quality.
Now you want to upload your Taylor Swift fan video to YouTube. Would you be violating copyright? No, because the purpose was to teach others about how great Taylor Swift is and that's fair use. No, because you correctly cited where you found the images and sound files in the video description. Yes, because you didn't get copyright permissions when making the video publicly available. No, because you personally will not be making any money or other profits off of the video. Yes, because nothing on YouTube is considered fair use or for educational purposes.
Yes, because you didn't get copyright permissions when making the video publicly available.
You know that using style manuals helps you prepare your footnotes and reference lists for your papers. According to Chapter 5, which of these is a good reason to use a style manual? Your professor will know which index or database you used. Your paper will look more scholarly and authoritative. Your paper will match the expected structure for writing in your field. Your bibliography will include all the best sources. You will avoid committing copyright infringement and facing criminal charges.
Your paper will match the expected structure for writing in your field.
It's important to know what a citation represents because that often helps you find the item. What does the following citation represent? Connidis, I. (2007). Negotiating Inequality Among Adult Siblings: Two Case Studies. Journal of Marriage and Family, 69(2), 482-499. a book conference proceedings a journal article a book chapter a journal
a journal article
Journals are published on an ongoing basis at regular intervals and consist of volumes, issues, and articles. Match the elements of a journal to its description. A paper describing a research or scholarly topic. Typically includes all issues from one year. A set of articles published together at the same time.
article volume issue
Match each source to the type of information it contains. A United Nations Report on education The U.S. Census website The ISU Daily An Introductory Psychology textbook
background stats news background
This statement: "NASA should cancel future robotic missions to Mars and concentrate on sending astronauts back to the Moon" needs to be cited. According to Chapter 5, why is this so? because it is an opinion because it is a fact that can be verified because I did not know it before today because it is common knowledge because it is a result of new research
because it is an opinion
Using the Material Type drop-down menu in Quick Search's Advanced Search, which search strategy is the most efficient and effective to find the following: Books about Cesar Chavez Streaming videos on Zen Buddhism Journal articles on fusion energy Anything & and everything possible with search terms "Xhosa language"
books videos articles all items
You want to find out about how water management is handled in rural communities across the Midwest. Since this is a complex topic, you want to break it down into its main concepts to help identify keywords that could help you search. Are the keywords below examples of the essential concepts from this topic? Midwest Communities Water management Rural
essential non-essential essential essential
Chapter 5 discusses ways you can control use/reuse of your own scholarly creations. Indicate whether the statements below are true or false. You can modify all other works that have Creative Commons licensing. Your original works are automatically protected by copyright. You can hold copyright to your works for 17 years, then they will be automatically public domain. You can share results of research you did at ISU in the ISU Digital Repository.
false true false true
According to Chapter 5, which of the following must you do when correctly paraphrasing? (true, false) Use quotation marks when you change the original author's words. Use quotation marks if you use some of the same words as the original author. Cite the source. Agree with the original author.
false true true false
For each of the following, indicate whether the statement about Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is true or false: ILL requires you to pay to borrow items from other libraries The ILL service can be used by ISU undergrad students ILL is an example of libraries working together to keep costs down ILL materials are posted online for anyone to use
false true true false
Below, different Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) are listed alongside their functions. Match each with the reason why it works: OR expands your search results because AND narrows your search results because NOT restricts your search results because
finds items that match at least one keyword only finds items that include all keywords finds only items without the unwanted keyword you specify
You find a source on your topic that makes points that sound convincing, but the author does not indicate where the information came from. According to Chapter 4, what is the most likely type of bias that applies? Tone Absence of balance Flawed sourcing Algorithmic bias Framing
flawed sourcing
You're reading a source for your project and find a claim about the topic that is new to you. Which of the following are good examples of how to do lateral reading to check this claim? See if any fact-checking sites have already checked it. See if the same author claims other sources. Follow any links back to the source of the claim. Don't waste time checking the author or publication, just check the claim.
good bad good bad
For the topics listed below, indicate which finding tool would be the best choice: Google or Google Scholar? Information on upcoming events at Living History Farms, an open-air museum located near Des Moines, Iowa. News articles about medal winners in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. Articles discussing the "living history" museum movement to use as sources for a paper for an anthropology course. Peer-reviewed articles give economic predictions about future trends in the sports industry.
google google google scholar google scholar
Which of the following factors are important to keep in mind when choosing resources for a research project? How in-depth your paper or presentation needs to be. How many books were published on your topic in the last year? Your instructor requires that you use 5 peer-reviewed sources. You prefer using articles over books.
important not important important not important
When you're investigating a source for your research, you might observe features that indicate the source is likely to be trustworthy or untrustworthy. Other features can be inconclusive—not helpful in deciding to use the source or not. For each of the following, answer whether it's a sign of a trustworthy source, an untrustworthy source, or inconclusive. It has a poorly designed layout and lots of typos. Most websites that comment on it disagree with what it says about its purpose. The author appears to have a conflict of interest regarding this topic. A Google search shows the author has written academic research articles on this topic
inconclusive untrustworthy untrustworthy trustworthy
According to Chapter 2, each of the three major finding tools helps you find specific types of resources. Which one of the finding tools listed on the drop-down menu is the best choice for finding... (indexes and databases, library discovery tools, web search engines) in-depth research articles on a specific topic up-to-date information and news resources that a specific library owns
indexes and databases web search engines library discovery tools
For each of these research situations, indicate whether "any year" or "last 2 years" would be a better type of date limit to use: Your instructor has assigned you to find recent research relating to the course topic. You want to find scholarly research about an event that happened seventy years ago. Your assignment is to make a timeline of major developments in your field of study. You want to find articles about current options in consumer electronics.
last 2 years any year any year last 2 years
Match each description below with the correct part of a scholarly article. (conclusion, methods, abstract, or results) How the author(s) did their investigations and analysis The most detail on what was discovered during the research process Focuses on the key findings and possibly future research directions Summary of the article found at the beginning
methods results conclusion abstract
You've read in Chapter 5 that common knowledge does not have to be cited in your scholarly work. For each of the following examples, indicate whether it's common knowledge or needs to be cited. An algae species was recently discovered inside the cells of salamanders. Many agree that author Gertrude Stein is best known for the literary gatherings she hosted rather than for her own writings. There is a supervolcano underneath Yellowstone National Park. Well-known anthropologist Margaret Mead did more than anyone to popularize the field of anthropology.
need to cite need to cite common knowledge need to site
According to Chapter 2, which of the following can you do with Quick Search? Access all features even if you're not logged in Search for laptops and other equipment to check out. Search for e-books Use advanced search filters
no no yes yes
When searching for sources for a paper, your first search finds a large number of results; however, they don't seem to be very closely related to your topic. According to Chapter 1, which of these next steps should help you get better results? Look for online resources because they will be free to access Change your topic because there is too much written in this area Read background information on your topic to find related keywords Search again with a more focused version of your keywords
no no yes yes
Which of the approaches below should you use to evaluate a scholarly resource? (yes, no) Check the place of publication to see what country the journal is published in. Make sure that the paper has colorful graphics and tables. Read the methods section to better understand how the research was conducted. Check to see if the journal is peer-reviewed and has a good scholarly reputation.
no no yes yes
Which of the following are ways Wikipedia can be useful to you when you are developing your research question? Wikipedia is useful for historical research because it is considered to be a primary source. You can quote the Wikipedia article about your topic and use it in your paper's reference list. You can find links from the Wikipedia article about your topic to reliable sources online and in journals. You can find dates and timelines for past events in Wikipedia and use this information to help you search in other sources.
no no yes yes
Why is it important to keep track of your sources when you work on a research project? You have to follow the official ISU guidelines for organizing your sources You will need to show you have copies of all your sources to prove you have not plagiarized Organizing your sources will save you time as you finish your project Organizing your sources helps you remember where any quotes came from
no no yes yes
When using direct quotes, you should: Not use quotation marks unless you use ten or more words in a row. Use quotation marks whenever words or phrases were used in a distinctive way. Quote the longest section possible to give more context. Give a citation for the original source of every direct quote.
no yes no yes
You read an interesting news report about research on a new medical treatment. Which information from the news story could you search to help find the source of the information? The name of the news report author together with the headline of the news report The name of the organization where the research was done A "more like this" link on the news source website The name of a researcher quoted in the news report
no yes no yes
A research assignment requires you to use sources published in the last 10 years, and at least seven of them need to be peer-reviewed articles. So far, you have found one useful peer-reviewed article by the author A.B. Cee, published 3 years ago. If the following sources all cover your research topic, which are relevant for the assignment? A news release where Cee gives a shorter explanation of the research project from the article A recent article you found by searching with a new set of keywords from Cee's article A video where Cee describes early findings in their newest research An article from 15 years ago that Cee cited in their article
not relevant relevant relevant not relevant
Which of the following statements about materials in the public domain is true? They are... anything available on the Internet. all the books available from public libraries. available for reuse without citing. good examples of common knowledge. often US government documents.
often US government documents.
You want to search for articles that discuss inherited traits. You're not sure whether the term inherited, genetic, or hereditary would be the best option for describing these traits and want to use a nested search. To create a nested search that best fits your topic, which Boolean operators would you use in each of these highlighted spots. (inherited [___] genetic [___] hereditary) [___] traits
or or and
This chapter discusses the difference between open web material and paywalled resources. For each item below, indicate if it describes an Open or Paywalled resource. your access to the resource depends on being enrolled at ISU the resource is free to access for anyone you can view the resource regardless of your affiliation the resource requires you to log in or pay a subscription fee
paywalled open open paywalled
Match the following descriptions to the appropriate items. Someone else's words or ideas used without credit. Factual information that can easily be verified. Law that determines how authors' works can be reused. Authors determine how their works can be reused.
plagiarism common knowledge copyright creative commons license
Truncation is a search technique that helps you find variations of a term or term. You want to find books on the topic of the biology of polychaetes or polychaeta, also called bristle worms, without getting results about polychlorinated chemicals. Where should you best truncate in this example? polychaeta* or bristle worm* polych* or bristle worm* poly* or bristle worm* polychaet* or bristle worm* Truncation will be less useful for this search.
polychaet* or bristle worm*
What type of publication, scholarly or popular, do the descriptions on the left column represent? Written for specialists in a particular field. Articles often include footnotes or a long list of references. Goes through a peer-review process before being published. Articles are often not signed by the author.
scholarly scholarly scholarly popular
As you learned in Chapter 3, many search tools offer Simple and Advanced Search options. Which of these search options are best to use when you... want to do an initial exploration of what's available are looking for information on a broad topic need more control over how to structure your search want to limit your search to a certain date range
simple search simple search advanced search advanced search
Chapter 3 discusses searching by specific fields. Click the Advanced Search link under the Quick Search box. In the Advanced Search area select the correct field drop-down menu option to use for finding items. about the Grand Canal of China about the topic of wind tunnel tests with author Gonsalez that include the words "genetically modified food" and "health" in the title written by the US Congressional Budget Office
subject any field title author/creator
Chapter 1 points out that a good research question should be focused. Which of these topics are focused and which are too broad? The economic and educational impact of the COVID-19 epidemic The impact of ISU's coronavirus vaccination efforts on student health The capabilities that are most important for fire disaster rescue robots The current impact of robots on human society
too broad focused focused too broad
Quick Search lets you refine or narrow your search results using links on the right side of the screen. Search wind power. What are some criteria that can refine your search results in Quick Search? By creation date By search-within-search By availability By popularity
true false true false
Indicate True or False to the below statements regarding why it is important to research the reputation of a source. Anyone can present themselves as an expert on a topic, whether or not that is the case. Many organizations will only portray themselves and their work positively. You need to make sure your source completely agrees with your argument. Ensuring the information is hosted on a trustworthy domain, such as .org, will strengthen your research.
true true false false
Why is it important to cite other people's work in your research? (true, false) Citing sources shows that your argument is supported by previous research. Citing sources shows your readers where the ideas you used came from. Citing sources will make your paper look more important and increase its length. Citing sources shows that the original author, not you, is responsible for errors in your argument.
true true false false
Indicate whether the statements below about Google Scholar are true or false. You will need to customize Settings in Google Scholar to connect to ISU Library resources. You can find a variety of scholarly materials with Google Scholar. Google Scholar covers scholarly materials only from paywalled sites, not from the open web. As an ISU student, you can access paywalled articles the Library owns in your Google Scholar search results.
true true false true
You're hoping to prove that a photo you saw on social media is fake. To check the source of the image, which steps are useful, according to Chapter 4? Search fact-checking sites with keywords that describe the image Challenge the person who posted the image to prove it's real Copy the image into Google Image Search to find when it was first available online Save the image to your computer so you can check the file properties
useful not useful useful not useful
According to Chapter 5, which of the following should you do when selecting a style manual for your paper? (yes, no) Check with a subject specialist librarian about what's used in your major. Use the style manual you were taught in high school. First check if you can find a style manual for free, and use that one. Ask your professor if they require a particular style manual.
yes no no yes
It is easy to get lost exploring different resources while doing your research. According to SIFT, what do you need to do to help you to stay on task? Think about your needs and whether those resources meet them. Limit your search to only websites with .edu or .org domains. Explore the most interesting resources even if they are only tangentially related to your topic. Consider the types of information you need for your research project.
yes no no yes
You are researching an election that took place in another country last week. Based on what you have learned about the flow of information, which of these types of information sources can you expect to find about this? photos or video from the event scholarly articles analyzing the event books describing the impact of the event news reports made about the event
yes no no yes
Chapter 1 discusses how to get started with research and the information-seeking process. According to the chapter, which of the following is important to consider when getting started? Whether you will use scholarly or popular information or both Whether the material you need is physically available in Parks Library Whether you will need news or statistical information for your project Which Library of Congress call numbers apply to your topic
yes no yes no
You and a friend disagree about something and both look it up with the same keywords and the same search engine, but you get different top results. Which of the following is a possible reason for this? You and your friend have different search histories using that search engine, affecting what its algorithm "thinks" you want to see. Search engine algorithms are designed to make search results partly random so more websites get traffic, not just a few. The search engine's algorithm remembers that you come from different locations and have different interests in what counts as "local" news. The search engine's data shows you are smarter than your friend and can understand more complex writers and websites.
yes no yes no
