HUM 311 -- Week 3 Mid-Week Discussion Quiz

1.

Everything is available on the Internet?

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Not everything is available on the Web.

Because of copyright, cost, and demand issues (to name only a few reasons), some materials just won't be found on the Web or will not be available.
Although some really old stuff does show up on the Web, a host of materials written before you were born have not migrated to the Web and might not ever.
More recent stuff, often the most valuable resources for research, may only be available online if someone (such as a school or library) has paid for you to use it.
There will be times when you may have to enter the library building and pick up an old-fashioned book or a paper copy of a periodical article.

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2.

The problems with Google searches are:

A.

They don't always bring up substantial articles.
B.

They don't distinguish between good and bad articles.
C.

They fail to retrieve the best articles
D.

All of the above

Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
The given answer "All of the above" is correct because it encompasses all the problems mentioned in the question. The first problem states that Google searches don't always bring up substantial articles, indicating that sometimes the search results may not be relevant or informative. The second problem highlights that Google searches don't distinguish between good and bad articles, meaning that there is no filter to determine the quality or credibility of the articles displayed. Lastly, the third problem states that Google searches fail to retrieve the best articles, suggesting that the search results may not always include the most relevant or highest quality articles.

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3.

As long as I look at eight different websites, I will get the same information, so I'll be credible.

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Look at eight different Web sites and you might get eight or ten different answers.

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4.

When evaluating the facts of your argument you should ask all of the following except:

A.

Do you have good reason to believe that the information on the site is accurate?
B.

What is the author's point of view?
C.

What makes you think the "facts" you see are really facts?
D.

What does Wikipedia say in reference to the topic?

Correct Answer
D. What does Wikipedia say in reference to the topic?

Explanation
The question is asking for an exception when evaluating the facts of an argument. When evaluating the facts, it is important to consider the accuracy of the information on the site, the author's point of view, and whether the "facts" presented are actually facts. However, the answer option "What does Wikipedia say in reference to the topic?" is not a relevant question to ask when evaluating the facts of an argument. Wikipedia is a user-edited platform and may not always provide accurate or reliable information. Therefore, this option should be excluded when evaluating the facts.

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5.

Truncating a URL can help you find:

A.

Where an article was originally published.
B.

Information about authorship
C.

Why the article was written.
D.

If the article is falid.

Correct Answer
B. Information about authorship

Explanation
Truncating a URL can help you find information about authorship. When a URL is truncated, it often removes unnecessary parts of the address, such as tracking codes or session IDs, and provides a cleaner and shorter version. By examining the truncated URL, you can sometimes identify the domain or subdomain where the article is hosted, which can give you clues about the author or organization behind the content. This can be useful in determining the credibility and reliability of the information provided in the article.

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6.

It is irrelevant to know if a website intends to inform, to persuade, or to sell you something as long as you get the information that you need?

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Keep in mind that marketing and opinion can both be disguised.
Individuals who have a point of view or a product to sell are not usually trying to deceive you, but they may not be objective.

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7.

When you know what's happening, you consider:

A.

What is being said
B.

What is not being said
C.

Both A&B
D.

None of these

Correct Answer
C. Both A&B

Explanation
When you know what's happening, considering both what is being said and what is not being said allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the situation. By paying attention to both verbal and nonverbal cues, one can gather more information and gain insights into the underlying context or hidden messages. This holistic approach to understanding helps in making informed decisions and effective communication.

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8.

When people speak of "web pages," they mean:

A.

All internet pages
B.

Wikipedia entries
C.

Pages designed for the Internet
D.

Scholarly articles used for research

Correct Answer
C. Pages designed for the Internet

Explanation
The term "web pages" refers to pages that are specifically designed for the Internet. This includes any type of page that is created and intended to be viewed on the web, such as personal websites, online stores, blogs, news articles, etc. It does not refer to all internet pages in general, nor does it specifically pertain to Wikipedia entries or scholarly articles used for research. The correct answer is pages designed for the Internet.

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9.

There were no great differences in the results of doing a search for "flirting" in Google and Google Scholar (found in the "Distinguish Web Pages" section).

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Make reference in the discussion as to what was noticeably different.

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Hum 311 -- Week 3 Mid-week Discussion Quiz

Everything is available on the Internet?

The problems with Google searches are:

As long as I look at eight different websites, I will get the same information, so I'll be credible.

When evaluating the facts of your argument you should ask all of the following except:

Truncating a URL can help you find:

It is irrelevant to know if a website intends to inform, to persuade, or to sell you something as long as you get the information that you need?

When you know what's happening, you consider:

When people speak of "web pages," they mean:

There were no great differences in the results of doing a search for "flirting" in Google and Google Scholar (found in the "Distinguish Web Pages" section).