COMM 100 - Chapter 7 & 14

The date of a document is especially important when citing

statistics.

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

Librarians can be an asset for research because they

are trained in research methods.

In a library setting, a call number is used to

locate a book or other physical resource

In a library setting, a call number is used to

locate a book or other physical resource.

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

research interview.

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

A search engine

Which of the following is an academic database that grants access to millions of scholarly articles covering topics ranging from economics and sociology to science and medicine?

Academic OneFile

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.

A summary of an article is called

An abstract

What are the three criteria for evaluating Internet documents?

Authorship, sponsorship, and recency

Select all that apply Which of the following are steps to take before an arranged interview?

Define the purpose of the interview Determine whether to record the interview Prepare your questions

Select all that apply Which of the following are basic steps that lead to a successful outcome from a research interview?

Keep the interview on track Listen carefully Don't overstay your welcome Repeat the purpose of the interview

Reference works, periodicals databases, and other research resources

can be found at the library

Specialized research resources include

government resources, wikipedia

Encyclopedias, yearbooks, and quotation books are publications called

reference works.

Government resources provide information about which of the following?

Transportation methods Economic systems Political affiliations

Using personal experience to supplement outside information in a speech

brings the speech to life

Finding information about the author of an online resource

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

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

False

Han is going to begin research for a speech. What should he bear in mind regarding Wikipedia?

He can get a general idea about his topic, as well as a large list of related resources.

Select all that apply Tisha is working on a research project. She has been doing most of her research online and she has doubts about the authorship of some of the materials she has found. What are some tips she needs to remember?

If she cannot identify the author of a document, she should not use it as a source. She can find out about reputable authors by doing a search on Google. There is often a link to an author's homepage that can be used for online resources.

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

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.

Select all that apply What are some methods someone can use to examine a resource for sponsorship?

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

Select all that apply Which of the following are strategies that facilitate the research process?

Start early Make a preliminary bibliography Take good notes

How does the Internet research differ from using a traditional library?

The Internet has no catalogue

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?

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

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.

The recency of a source can usually be trusted if the source

is in a virtual library.

Perhaps the most important purpose librarians can serve is to

save students time in locating materials

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

specialized research resources.

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

the U.S. Census Bureau.

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.

Which of the following terms is used to describe a document that contains the list of all the books, periodicals, and other resources in a library?

Catalogue

Select all that apply Which of the following statements are true about a research interview?

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

Resources in library research usually include which of the following?

Reference works Librarians Periodical databases

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.

An example of a database that contains peer-reviewed, academic journals is

JSTOR.

Select all that apply In which of the following cases is Wikipedia a good choice for research?

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

Select all that apply What are some of the research sources typically available in the library?

Periodical databases Biographical aids Quotation books Yearbooks

How do reference works help you in carrying out library research?

They compile a great deal of hard-to-find information.

Larry has found a Web site that has some great information about electronics. It is very thorough and detailed in its explanations. He uses the information for his speech, but his professor points out that the site is a reprint of an article written by a leading scientist in 1977. What has Larry failed to evaluate his source for?

Recency