Question: You want to search the research databases for information about low carbohydrate diets and low fat diets. Which operator would you use in your search?
Answer Choices:
OR
AND
NOT
All of these.
Answer: AND
Question: Firsthand information that has been analyzed, interpreted or processed is an example of a
Answer Choices:
Secondary source
Primary source
All of the above
None of the above
Answer: Secondary source
Question: There is one note-taking strategy that everyone must use. Note-taking strategies should not be personalized to suit what works for the individual.
Answer Choices:
True
False
Answer: False
Question: Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a digital library?
Answer Choices:
A digital library never closes.
A digital library is accessible from anywhere in the world as long as you have an internet connection.
Resources in a digital library can often be accessed by many users at once.
Digital Libraries require modest fees to check out materials.
Answer: Digital Libraries require modest fees to check out materials.
Question: Utilizing tools such as desktop files, bookmarks, and cloud storage can greatly help individuals avoid information organization pitfalls.
Answer Choices:
True
False
Answer: True
Question: Mary has been writing an academic essay on partnerships between schools and community service organizations; particularly how these partnerships can come up while reading a particularly engaging scholarly article on the topic, she suddenly realizes what angle her thesis should take. Unfortunately, she doesn’t jot it down. She’s sure she’ll remember it. What did Mary do wrong in her research process?
Answer Choices:
She didn’t write down ideas or thoughts she had while reading.
She lost track of a research article or source she read.
She didn’t take notes at the time she found a source because she thought she would remember the information and where she located it.
None of the above.
Answer: She didn’t write down ideas or thoughts she had while reading.
Question: Look at the list of tips for scanning successfully, and choose the tip that does not belong.
Answer Choices:
Keep in mind the form the information you are looking for will take.
Look at the organization of the source before you begin.
Review the subject guides in the library beforehand.
Answer: Review the subject guides in the library beforehand.
Question: Joseph has found a great source for his paper, and he’s narrowed down which section of the source will be most relevant to his topic. He is now looking for evidence to use to support his argument. Should he skim, scan, or read that section?
Answer Choices:
Skim
Scan
Read
Continue searching for sources
Answer: Read
Question: One way to determine the currency or timeliness of a source is by asking which of the following questions?
Answer Choices:
How quickly were you able to find it?
How timely does the author say it is?
Are the links functional?
All of the above.
Answer: All of the above.
Question: Your Ashford University librarian can assist you in which of the following ways? Select all that apply.
Answer Choices:
Provide feedback on the structure of your essays that use resources.
Suggest specific databases for your topic.
Answer research-related questions.
Offer tips and suggestions for searching in specific databases.
Answer: Suggest specific databases for your topic.
Answer research-related questions.
Offer tips and suggestions for searching in specific databases.
Question: Sometimes multiple methods of note taking are necessary, including paper and online notes.
Answer Choices:
True
False
Answer: True
Question: When determining whether a source shows too much negative bias, be sure to avoid sources that use _________.
Answer Choices:
emotional, strong, or inflammatory language
claims that are not supported by evidence
distorted facts or facts presented out of context
all of the above
Answer: all of the above
Question: CRAAP is an abbreviation for the following terms _________.
Answer Choices:
currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose
currency, relevancy, authority, accuracy, and purpose
clarity, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose
currency, relentless, authority, accuracy, and preparedness
Answer: currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose
Question: What type of source is referenced below?
Sweetingham, J. & Bergeron, C. (2016). Vines. University of Georgia Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. Retrieved from [URL]
Answer Choices:
A web page.
A YouTube video.
An e-Book.
An article in an encyclopedia.
Answer: A web page.
Question: Summarizing is a great practice because it allows you to process the information by forcing you to think about the information to make it your own.
Answer Choices:
True
False
Answer: True
Question: When determining whether a source shows too much negative bias, be sure to avoid sources that use _________.
Answer Choices:
emotional, strong, or inflammatory language
claims that are not supported by evidence
distorted facts or facts presented out of context
all of the above
Answer: all of the above
Question: Which of the following is an accurate definition of a fact?
Answer Choices:
Fact is based on evidence that can be verified.
Fact is based on a judgment.
Fact refers to information that is intended to influence people.
All of the above.
Answer: Fact is based on evidence that can be verified.
Question: The following are examples of Secondary Source material except:
Answer Choices:
Transcripts of speeches
Photographs
All the above
Answer: All the above
Question: Which of the following are psychological characteristics that Beatrice Whiting and John Whiting found to crosscut cultural boundaries?
A) Greater dependence among girls.
B) More efforts by girls to seek approval.
C) Greater efforts by boys to offer friendship to others.
D) More aggressive playing by boys.
Answer: A) Greater dependence among girls.
Question: A good secondary source can include references to primary sources.
Answer Choices:
True
False
Answer: True
Question: If you are interested in how the author of a journal article conducted the research discussed in the article, where should you look to learn about it?
Answer Choices:
Introduction
Endnotes/references
Literature review
Methodology
Answer: Methodology
Question: The KWL chart can be used _________.
Answer Choices:
in the process of developing a topic.
in the process of determining what you know.
in the process of determining how to find out more.
when reflecting on what you’ve learned.
in all stages of the process.
Answer: in all stages of the process.
Question: Janna is writing an essay on Vaguebooking on Facebook. Vaguebooking is the act of making vague self-pitying statements on Facebook in order to fish for comments and positive affirmations out of friends and friends. She has decided that she would like to explore this concept, and clarify on subjects that basically explain what it means. Janna should use which framing technique?
Answer Choices:
Conceptual framework
Chronological framework
Hierarchical framework
None of the above
Answer: Conceptual framework