Research Tutorial Quiz
Please take this short quiz, based on the video tutorials you have just viewed.
- 1.
True or False:Most information found on the Internet is false.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 2.
The "open web"
- A.
Refers to the information on the Internet that you can access for free, without a password.
- B.
Contains articles, images, interviews, podcasts, videos, etc.
- C.
Will always have information specifically useful for your arguments, easily available.
- D.
A and B only
Correct Answer
D. A and B only -
- 3.
What are the limitations of using the open web for research?
- A.
It doesn't contain very much information.
- B.
Googling is so quick and easy that it takes all the fun out of research.
- C.
The information found on the web can be unreliable and time-consuming to sort through.
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. The information found on the web can be unreliable and time-consuming to sort through. -
- 4.
What are some of the best reasons to use the physical library?
- A.
Availability of print resources such as books and periodicals.
- B.
Inter-library loan service, which makes available materials from other libraries.
- C.
Librarians, who can help you identify and find the most useful resources.
- D.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. All of the above. -
- 5.
True or False:The library's online databases provide students with free access to publications that can't be accessed on the open web.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 6.
Which of the topics covered in this quiz do feel you still need help with?Check all that apply.
- A.
Narrowing your topic down to a specific research question.
- B.
The different places to find information, and what types of materials they contain.
- C.
The different source types and how to evaluate them.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Narrowing your topic down to a specific research question.
B. The different places to find information, and what types of materials they contain.
C. The different source types and how to evaluate them. -
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