Self Tests Flashcards
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To be “information literate,” one must be able to…
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find a library.
2
use a computer.
3
do analysis.
4
speed read.
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2
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Information literacy is knowing how to…
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use a computer.
2
engage with information.
3
read and write.
4
write an essay.
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3
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Information literacy is best described as the ability to…
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read complex documents.
2
search the web for information.
3
summarize the information you read.
4
locate, evaluate, and use information effectively.
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4
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The factor that best leads to lifelong learning is…
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learning how to learn.
2
the ability to use information.
3
being successful in the ministry.
4
learning everyday skills.
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5
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Information literacy and information technology are…
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dependent but reciprocal.
2
independent and unrelated.
3
different but comparable.
4
interconnected but separate.
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6
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Computer hardware consists of…
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a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and browser.
2
printers, scanners, word processors, and peripheral devices.
3
a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and printer.
4
printers, scanners, apps, and peripheral devices.
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7
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Computer software is…
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the physical part of the computer system.
2
instructions written in programming language.
3
a silicon chip used to store information.
4
anything related to end users.
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8
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An example of a higher-level information literacy competency is…
1
evaluating scholarly literature.
2
using journal databases.
3
understanding the difference between popular and scholarly literature.
4
properly citing sources.
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9
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An information literacy standard refers to…
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a student’s knowledge base.
2
an essential level of performance.
3
a value system.
4
laws and regulations.
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10
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The term knowledge base refers to…
1
synthesis of a wide range of sources.
2
organization of information.
3
presentation of research.
4
thorough understanding of a topic.
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11
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According to the text, scholarship can best be defined as…
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seeking information.
2
writing essays.
3
a conversation.
4
satisficing.
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12
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Knowledge is produced through…
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scholarship and enlightenment.
2
understanding and debate.
3
intelligence and wisdom.
4
dialogue and debate.
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13
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An academic discipline can also be referred to as a…
1
separate community.
2
disciplined community.
3
discourse community.
4
general field.
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14
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The study of culture is within the discipline of…
1
social sciences.
2
humanities.
3
natural sciences.
4
applied sciences.
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15
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Research-based writing in the sciences is more…
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formal.
2
interpretive.
3
informal.
4
refined.
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16
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An example of a primary source would be…
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a textbook.
2
an encyclopedia.
3
a search engine.
4
a diary.
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17
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Qualitative research methods disclose…
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facts.
2
numbers.
3
details.
4
feelings.
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18
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A common method of research in the social sciences is…
1
observation.
2
experiments.
3
statistical analysis.
4
measurement.
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19
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A common characteristic of scholarly resources is that they almost always include…
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data.
2
citations.
3
scientific language.
4
graphs.
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20
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Scholarly communication occurs…
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only through written texts.
2
through any medium other than podcasts.
3
through both text and non-text mediums.
4
through any medium other than radio broadcas
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21
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Information can be…
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discovered.
2
created.
3
both discovered and created.
4
data.
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22
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Data is used to…
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create information.
2
create knowledge.
3
make decisions.
4
answer a question
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23
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Scholarly literature about an event is typically available within…
1
hours.
2
months.
3
days.
4
weeks.
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2
24
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The type of resource that contains details about an event when it happened is…
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an encyclopedia.
2
a book.
3
a newspaper.
4
a scholarly article.
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3
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The type of resource that analyzes research related to an event is...
1
a blog.
2
an encyclopedia.
3
a newspaper.
4
a scholarly article.
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The type of resource that would be considered a primary source is...
1
a journal article.
2
an interview.
3
a book review.
4
a textbook.
2
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The type of information source that is best for getting the most recent scholarly information is...
1
professional blogs.
2
monographs.
3
journal articles.
4
gray literature.
1
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Books help you in your research because they...
1
contain a great deal of information.
2
cover a wide variety of topics.
3
contain bibliographies.
4
have an introduction and conclusion.
3
29
You can tell you are looking at a scholarly journal because the...
1
issues have advertisements.
2
articles are written for the general public.
3
publisher is a corporation.
4
articles have bibliographies.
4
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Research in the sciences uses...
1
qualitative methodology.
2
quantitative methodology.
3
both quantitative and qualitative methodology.
4
results of experiments on human behavior.
2
31
The best way to determine the trustworthiness of information is to consider its...
1
credibility.
2
reliability.
3
source.
4
expertise
3
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Apart from academic credentials, authority can reside in individuals because of their...
1
connections.
2
opinions.
3
accomplishments.
4
societal position.
4
33
Wiki is a Hawaiian term that means...
1
unfinished.
2
rapidly.
3
peer-review.
4
crowd.
2
34
A primary strength of Wikipedia is its...
1
currency.
2
fair representation.
3
openness.
4
lack of bias.
1
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The idea that different communities recognize different types of authority relates to the concept of authority as....
1
contextual.
2
constructed.
3
scholarly.
4
community-based.
2
36
Credible information can be found in...
1
peer-reviewed journals only.
2
newspapers only.
3
blogs and tweets.
4
academic books only.
3
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Studies produced by scholars...
1
are always trustworthy.
2
are the final authority.
3
are always of high quality.
4
can be biased.
4
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Basing your research on credible sources...
1
contributes to the power of your argument.
2
answers all your research questions.
3
prevents plagiarism.
4
guarantees correct information.
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If a source is found to be credible, it...
1
is appropriate for your research.
2
needs to be evaluated for usefulness.
3
has most likely been cited by others.
4
is free of author bias.
2
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One practical strategy for evaluating the credibility of sources is...
1
finding evidence.
2
critical thinking.
3
considering the format.
4
citation trail
4
41
Promoting and rewarding creativity and innovation is the purpose of...
1
fair use.
2
public domain.
3
copyright infringement.
4
intellectual property laws.
4
42
All information on the open web is...
1
free to use.
2
copyrighted.
3
in the public domain.
4
unpublished.
2
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Fair use is a part of copyright law that...
1
does not require citations.
2
allows certain exemptions.
3
eliminates plagiarism.
4
absolves one of copyright infringement.
2
44
Information possesses several dimensions of value, including as...
1
a commodity.
2
accessible information.
3
privileged information.
4
systematic information.
1
45
An important indicator of the value of a piece of information is its...
1
cost.
2
accessibility.
3
timeliness.
4
copyright.
3
46
Public domain means a work may be used without...
1
citing sources.
2
using quotation marks.
3
acknowledging the author.
4
asking permission.
4
47
Taking someone else’s work and passing it off as your own is...
1
copyright infringement.
2
fair use.
3
plagiarism.
4
attribution.
3
48
An information source must be cited...
1
only when it is directly quoted.
2
when it is quoted or paraphrased.
3
only when it is paraphrased.
4
only when it is found in a proprietary database.
2
49
Spreading misinformation online...
1
can be unintentional.
2
is not common.
3
carries no consequences.
4
is not easy to do.
1
50
The sharing and trading of your personal data online is known as...
1
an illegal practice.
2
commodification.
3
virtual reality.
4
copyright infringement.
2
51
The purpose of research is to...
1
do busywork.
2
answer a question.
3
learn facts.
4
find information.
2
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The first two steps of the research process are...
1
(1) write a thesis statement and (2) gather relevant sources.
2
(1) develop a research question and (2) organize your information.
3
(1) write a thesis statement and (2) develop research questions.
4
(1) choose a topic and (2) develop a research question.
4
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The most appropriate source to help you familiarize yourself with your topic would be...
1
an encyclopedia article.
2
a blog.
3
a popular website.
4
a journal article.
1
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The first step in the process of going from a research assignment to a thesis statement is to...
1
narrow down a broad area of interest.
2
consider different aspects of your topic.
3
start with a broad area of interest.
4
describe your topic.
3
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Research focus statements are written with...
1
a point of view.
2
varied positions.
3
an admission of bias.
4
neutral language.
4
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Concept maps are an effective way to choose a research topic because they...
1
help you make connections between ideas and keywords.
2
are essentially outlines of your paper.
3
cover a wide variety of topics.
4
provide evidence for your thesis statement.
1
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The best first strategy when you find too much information is to...
1
broaden your question.
2
narrow your question.
3
change your topic.
4
use only the first few results.
2
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Thesis statements should...
1
be specific but not debatable.
2
provide a summary of what you have discussed in your paper.
3
answer your research question and explain how or why.
4
remain unchanged throughout the research.
3
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If you are having trouble supporting your argument with evidence, you should...
1
write your paper without evidence.
2
discard your research and start over.
3
review your sources to find relevant evidence.
4
consider revising your argument.
4
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You may sometimes need to adjust your research approach and change your thesis statement because the research process is...
1
cyclical.
2
linear.
3
messy.
4
difficult
1
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Identifying gaps in your knowledge of a topic means identifying...
1
where you are in the progress of writing your assignment.
2
the separation between you and what you know.
3
your research questions within the whole of the topic.
4
what you do not know about a topic.
4
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The type of sources one would find using Google Scholar is...
1
news items.
2
trusted sources.
3
background information.
4
tertiary sources.
2
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When choosing a database to use for your research, it is important to...
1
always start by using a reference database.
2
look through each database your library offers so you know what is available.
3
choose only a database that offers advanced searching.
4
determine your information need by considering the parameters of your assignment.
4
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It is a good idea to use library databases for research because...
1
databases are cost-effective for the library.
2
databases provide access to academic materials and better search options.
3
Google searches never return relevant results.
4
the search results are broader than search results on the open web.
2
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Scholarly journals and full-length monographs...
1
can be good sources for in-depth research.
2
are too limiting and narrowly focused to be of value for the type of research GU expects.
3
generally reflect a bias against spiritual matters.
4
require GU faculty approval before they can be used.
1
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One factor in determining whether a database meets your need is the scope of the database and the type of information it provides; the other factor is offering...
1
the ability to download a preformatted reference.
2
24/7 database support for finding what you need.
3
features such as search and filtering options.
4
interlibrary loan services.
3
67
The term open web encompasses websites that...
1
are open to and viewable by anyone.
2
attempt to get your contact information using “cookies.”
3
require paid subscriptions to access them.
4
do not censor but allow open communication between users.
1
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A research strategy includes selecting a literary genre, which is choosing...
1
a suitable topic to write about.
2
the types of sources you will use to resource ideas.
3
a composition style that best reflects your personality.
4
the most suitable writing style for the assignment.
4
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To avoid bias in search engine results, it is recommended that you use...
1
neutral terms.
2
relevant terms.
3
popular terms.
4
scientific terms.
1
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The essential way of obtaining relevant information through a search strategy is to identify the...
1
conclusion you want the research to prove.
2
biases you have in the subject area.
3
genre you wish to reflect in the paper.
4
key concepts in the research questio
4
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The tool you should typically use first to search for books for a college research assignment is...
1
a citation linker.
2
a Google search.
3
a library catalog.
4
the interlibrary loan service.
3
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You should start a search for a journal article in a...
1
library catalog.
2
reference database.
3
Course Research Guide.
4
library database.
4
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The Library of Congress Classification System organizes information sources by...
1
length.
2
subject.
3
format.
4
location.
2
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The name of the library unit where you would go to get help with a research strategy is...
1
special collections.
2
reference.
3
circulation.
4
interlibrary loan services.
2
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When searching the internet, you should keep in mind that...
1
not all online sources provide reliable information.
2
you can find any information online if you search long enough.
3
banner ads and chat rooms will often lead you to the best-quality information.
4
because of copyright laws, nothing worthwhile is published on the internet.
1
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The best resources for college-level research assignments are...
1
books.
2
journal articles.
3
dependent on the needs of the assignment.
4
reference books.
3
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All the resources found on Google Scholar...
1
are full-text.
2
can be found in a library database.
3
are behind a paywall.
4
are suitable for academic research.
4
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The home page of each book found in a Google Book Search includes...
1
the full text of the book.
2
bibliographic data for the book.
3
only a limited preview of the book.
4
no preview of the book.
2
79
The best type of device to do research on is...
1
a mobile app.
2
a desktop computer.
3
what the user is comfortable with.
4
a tablet device.
3
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Surveys and interviews are considered...
1
primary sources.
2
secondary sources.
3
tertiary sources.
4
neither qualitative nor quantitative research.
1
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An effective way to locate fact-based accounts of an event or issue is to...
1
read only the most recently published sources.
2
use a neutral search phrase.
3
discard results without images.
4
use the same search terms in all searches.
2
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In the research question “How are users of social networking applications affected by privacy issues?” the keywords are...
1
users, affected, and issues.
2
applications and privacy issues.
3
social networking and affects.
4
social networking and privacy.
4
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Examining a topic from a wide range of sources...
1
leads to a balanced search.
2
provides an overview of multiple topics.
3
helps you discover facts about historical events.
4
identifies the main ideas of the research question.
1
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To formulate keywords, you should first...
1
brainstorm synonyms for each word in the research question.
2
type the whole research question into a database search field.
3
browse the subject area in library book stacks.
4
identify the main ideas of the research question.
4
85
A database search for “Christian counseling” will produce the least relevant results in the...
1
title field.
2
subject field.
3
full-text field.
4
abstract field.
3
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A term that does NOT refer to the subject of an article is...
1
controlled vocabulary.
2
descriptors.
3
index terms.
4
detailed record.
4
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The field you would search in to find books about Shakespeare is the...
1
author field.
2
subject field.
3
title field.
4
keyword field.
2
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If you find a good article on your topic, the most efficient source for finding related articles is...
1
the article’s bibliography.
2
a database.
3
a library catalog.
4
other volumes of the journal.
1
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In Google, to search for an exact phrase, you need to...
1
include search for only before the phrase.
2
enclose the phrase in parentheses.
3
enclose the phrase in quotation marks.
4
use the search operator allinurl.
3
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On the web, search operators...
1
broaden results.
2
localize results.
3
have no effect on the results.
4
narrow results.
4
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Bias occurs when an individual’s...
1
research question relates to an issue that impacts daily life.
2
lack of knowledge of a topic prevents him or her from researching effectively.
3
preferences compromise his or her ability to view an issue objectively.
4
assignment requires sources that are found on the deep web.
3
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You seek out proof that a gluten-free diet will make you smarter. Even though scientific evidence suggests otherwise, you value sources that will reinforce your beliefs. This is an example of...
1
in-group bias.
2
conscious social bias.
3
unconscious social bias.
4
confirmation bias.
4
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To determine whether a source has quality information, you should...
1
research the author’s background and knowledge.
2
make sure it uses only primary sources.
3
make sure there are no negative reviews.
4
scan the table of contents and index.
1
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The characteristic of an information source that best reflects its credibility is that...
1
it has a clear author.
2
it is free of bias.
3
there are no misspellings.
4
there are images and graphs.
2
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A professor reported her research results in multiple outlets. The most reliable source is...
1
data sets posted on her website.
2
a published article in a peer-reviewed journal.
3
an interview about her work in a newspaper.
4
a blog post with comments from other researchers in the field.
2
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The best term to describe a deliberately misleading statement spread to deceive readers is...
1
misinformation.
2
fake news.
3
political news.
4
disinformation.
4
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Websites that are more likely to provide reliable information have the domain extension...
1
.edu or .com.
2
.org. or .com.
3
.edu or .gov.
4
.mil or .org.
3
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Lateral reading allows you to get an overview of a topic by...
1
surveying how diverse sources frame the topic.
2
evaluating a source’s funding.
3
locating weaknesses in the website’s design.
4
evaluating how high the website appeared in a Google search.
1
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Critical reading can best be described as...
1
the ability to quickly summarize the information you read.
2
the ability to use the information you read effectively.
3
an analysis of the assumptions and evidence of an information source.
4
the ability to read complex documents.
3
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The section of a scholarly article that explains the researcher’s process and steps in research is the...
1
bibliography.
2
methodology.
3
literature review.
4
conclusion
3
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Effective note-taking...
1
records all information you read.
2
does not make connections between sources.
3
keeps your thesis in mind.
4
summarizes information only.
3
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Using an annotated bibliography to manage your research will help you...
1
demonstrate your expertise of the subject.
2
use multiple citation styles to record your findings.
3
prove you are an efficient researcher.
4
determine a source’s usefulness for your argument.
4
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Answering research questions requires...
1
description of the facts and data.
2
analysis and interpretation of sources.
3
summation of your sources.
4
taking a personal stance.
2
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Analytical questions usually are...
1
easy to answer and have a single right answer.
2
closed-ended and do not have a single right answer.
3
open-ended and do not have a single right answer.
4
debatable and have a single right answer.
3
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Critical thinking is...
1
the ability to think with awareness.
2
a method for making emotion-based decisions.
3
a structured process that does not require adaptation.
4
most effective when others’ perspectives are excluded.
1
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Using valid but conflicting information sources will...
1
weaken your argument.
2
confuse the reader.
3
raise questions.
4
strengthen your understanding of the topic.
4
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Synthesis happens when you...
1
research the pros and cons of a topic.
2
take notes from the course materials.
3
make connections between different sources of information.
4
summarize an article.
3
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Summarizing and paraphrasing will help you...
1
synthesize your sources.
2
understand your sources.
3
not plagiarize your sources.
4
cite your sources.
1
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In historical research, the best practice for synthesis is to...
1
analyze historical documents.
2
locate only original sources.
3
use only secondary sources.
4
locate both historical and modern sources.
4
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Your outline should begin with...
1
your most impactful quotation.
2
your thesis.
3
your most interesting subtopic.
4
any subtopic.
2
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The body of your research paper should include...
1
your topic, thesis statement, and a preview of your paper.
2
multiple paragraphs, topic sentences, transition sentences, and evidence that supports your main idea.
3
a summary of the paper, a restatement of the thesis, and an expansion of the main idea.
4
your thesis, topic sentences, transition sentences, and evidence that supports your main idea.
2
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Headings and subheadings should be...
1
written in sentence-style capitalization.
2
written in bold type.
3
centered on the page.
4
written in headline-style capitalization.
4
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One way to write interesting text is to...
1
create a variety of sentence types.
2
use vague-sounding words.
3
use simple sentences.
4
always include a dependent clause.
1
114
The preferred academic writing style is...
1
passive voice.
2
gender free.
3
active voice.
4
the writer’s choice.
3
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Each paragraph should be linked to the paragraphs that precede and follow it by...
1
a variety of methods.
2
one main idea.
3
new ideas.
4
transition sentences.
4
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Pathos refers to...
1
the author’s perspective or credibility.
2
a paper’s emotional appeal.
3
the use of logic and reasoning.
4
persuasive writing.
2
117
A sentence fragment lacks...
1
either a subject or predicate.
2
both a subject and predicate.
3
a subject.
4
a predicate.
1
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In a sentence, a modifier should be placed...
1
at the beginning of the sentence.
2
before the noun.
3
before or after the word modified.
4
after the verb
3
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Reviewing your first draft requires that you...
1
proofread the draft.
2
edit the draft.
3
edit and proofread the draft.
4
ask a series of questions.
4
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Editing and proofreading...
1
are essentially the same process.
2
produce different results.
3
are done on the final draft.
4
focus on the surface issues of writing.
2
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A reference list can help future researchers by...
a) conveying the central argument of the research paper.
b) allowing the reader to follow the thread of scholarship.
c) describing the research and editing process.
d) showing what other scholars think of the research.
b
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Academic integrity is...
a) maintaining a high grade point average.
b) participating in extracurricular activities.
c) buying papers online and submitting them.
d) distinguishing your work from the work of others.
d
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An aggregate form of plagiarism refers to when you...
a) cite your sources but include little to no original material.
b) purchase a paper and submit it as your own.
c) copy large chunks of someone else’s work to include in your paper.
d) fail to properly cite anything you paraphrase or summarize.
a
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You must cite your sources...
a) only in a note in the body of the paper.
b) only in a reference list at the end of the paper.
c) in a reference list and in a note in the body of the paper.
d) only if you use a direct quotation.
c
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The 2 types of citations used in GU style are...
a) author and date.
b) quote and paraphrase.
c) in-text and reference list.
d) Turabian and APA.
c
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The full record for a source referenced in an in-text citation can be found in the...
a) abstract.
b) table of contents.
c) index.
d) reference list.
d
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When citing online journal articles,
a) you can leave out the volume and issue numbers.
b) you must include the URL of the database.
c) you must include the date you accessed the article.
d) it is not necessary to include the name of the database
b
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The correct format for a book title in a GU-style reference list is...
a) Christian Leadership. (italic)
b) Christian leadership.
c) “Christian Leadership.”
d) CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP
a
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When inserting a URL into a reference citation, use...
a) the URL found in the browser address window.
b) a shortened version of the URL.
c) the citation function of the catalog or database.
d) the permanent link found in the library catalog or database
d
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A search platform that does not offer citation management is...
a) Google Scholar.
b) Google.
c) EBSCO.
d) CREDO.
b
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Digital privacy refers to...
1
the positive benefits of sharing information online.
2
keeping your personal online data secure.
3
not providing your personal information to websites and apps.
4
sharing your online comments with friends only.
2
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Your personal information on the internet...
1
eventually gets deleted, even if you do not delete it yourself.
2
is required by law to be automatically deleted after fifteen years.
3
gets stored online, but you can delete it whenever you want.
4
can be used by the company that owns the website
4
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A generalization is...
1
an accurate representation of all members of a cultural group.
2
a judgmental statement based on superficial interpretation.
3
a description of a trait many people in a culture may share.
4
a description of how all members of a culture act or think alike.
3
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When encountering stereotypes, you should...
1
try to understand a cultural group’s behaviors and values.
2
embellish the statement to make it more accurate.
3
accept the statement as an accurate description of all members of a cultural group.
4
compare your own experiences living with social and cultural norm
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