PF Information Literacy Lesson 1
The research process begins with which of the following?
A detailed question about the topic
Deshaun is determining which resources he needs for his research project and the best places to look for them. Which step of research process is he on? A. Step 2: Find and Retrieve Materials B. Step 4: Organize Your Information C. Step 1: Choose and Refine Your Topic D. Step 3: Evaluate Your Sources
A. Step 2: Find and Retrieve Materials
Nicholas would like to enhance his project with original quotes from the event. Which source may be useful? A. Television and video recordings of the event B. Statistical sources C. An annotated bibliography D. A subject-specific encyclopedia
A. Television and video recordings of the event
Ann is brainstorming a research topic of her own. Which step of a research process is she on?
Ann is on the first step of a research process. Brainstorming can help you choose a topic, develop an approach to a topic, or deepen your understanding of the topic's potential.
Evidence left behind by participants or observers is an example of what kind of resource?A. SecondaryB. PrimaryC. HearsayD. Hieroglyphics
B. Primary
Which of the following is a primary source?
Diary. Primary sources are original sources of information, written by those who had firsthand experience.
For which of the following research paper topics might you do research on Biography.com?
Eli Whitney, inventor of the cotton gin
Which of the following is an example of a subject-specific encyclopedia?
Grolier Encyclopedia of Science and Technology
Which of the following documents are considered primary sources?
Interview; raw data, diaries, letters, manuscripts, and original accounts
Which of the following is defined as an application that distributes messages to subscribers on an electronic mailing list?
Listserv
sarah is documenting her sources. which step of research process is she on?
Step five: cite sources
Which of the following is a secondary source?
Textbook. Secondary sources are accounts of an event written after the event took place and include articles written after the original event, books, encyclopedias, literary criticism, and textbooks.
To make the best of your efforts, which of the following questions should you ask before you begin a search for your research topic?
What are the requirements of my project?
Where is the best place to look for information about a specific person?
a current biography or book
Information literacy
a set of skills needed to locate, evaluate, and use the information effectively
Which of the following would you consult when looking for information about a specific individual or groups of individuals?
biographical resources
You can use ______ to track emerging trends in a particular field that may generate ideas for a research project topic.
bulletin boards and listserv
A/an _______ is used to organize information into a hierarchical structure, alphabetically, numerically, or thematically.
directory
Wikipedia vandalism occurs when someone
edits the project or entry in a malicious manner that is intentionally disruptive
Which of the following describes a primary source?
unique perspective
which of the following is a good example of narrowing a topic by asking more targeted questions?
when researching the effects of drinking soda, you decide to research the effects of drinking only diet soda
News channels (CNN, FOX, NEWS) are best used for:
original quotes, ideas, video recordings
Which of the following would you consult if you were looking for original research, current and developing trends, and experts within a specific field?
periodicals or trade journals
Blogs are examples of
primary sources
Evaluating your resources for a research project includes checking
reliability and validity of the sources
Once you have a clear understanding of your project's requirements and purpose, you can determine the
scope of the research
Delilah is researching to discover which brand of cell phone is most popular with people her age. which of the following would be the best place to start her research.
An example of an almanac is
Old Farmer's
if you want to find information about A relatively broad unbiased overview of a subject in a specific field of study you may consult
an encyclopedia
It's a good rule of thumb to use _________________ in your research project.
a mix of both primary and secondary sources
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis is an example of a/ana. almanac.b. directory.c. statistical source.d. trade journal.
c. statistical source
What's the first step in preparing to complete a research project?
choose and refine your topic
Which of the following is the correct order of research process steps?
choose and refine your topic, find and retrieve materials, evaluate your sources, organize your information, and finally, cite your sources
Which of the following would you consult when looking for a relatively broad, unbiased overview of a subject?
encyclopedia
which of the following is a step in the research process?
evaluate your sources
the primary purpose of the Information Literacy course is to
familiarize you with ways to conduct research
secondary sources have the advantage of
hindsight and the perspective of an outside observer
Which of the following describes a secondary source?
hindsight perspective
Information literacy will be a critical part of your success at Penn Foster and will help you efficiently
manage your course workload
Which of the following would you consult if you were looking for leads on current topics, developing trends, and subject matter experts?
social media
Which of the following would you consult if you were trying to answer questions like "how many" and "how much"?
statistical sources
