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A focused research question
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breaks down the main research question into more detailed questions. asks who, what, where, when, why, and how.
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The resources removed from the main source of information and that have restated or reused the information in some way are called
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secondary resources
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The information sources that are very close to the actual event, time period, or individual in question and that have not been edited or interpreted in any way are called
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primary resources.
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Information presented as fact falls into the literary category of
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nonfiction
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Information that is based on an event or sequence of events in history that actually occurred or with people who actually lived but has been recreated in someway through the author's imagination is called
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historical fiction
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An information desk in the library is typically called the
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reference desk
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An authoritative and often subject-specific material in the library from which information can be drawn is called a(n)
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reference source
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An index entry is called a(n)
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citation
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Reference materials usually kept at or near the reference desk in a library because of their frequent use are called
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Ready References.
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Another term for a refereed journal article is
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peer-reviewed
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Online Public Access Catalogs (OPACs)
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A computerized online catalog of all the materials held in a library and can be searched quickly and efficiently using a computer.
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Databases
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a collection on digitized information organized for simplified, fast searching and retrieval.
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The Internet
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a high-speed electronic network that connects personal computers and organizational computer facilities around the world.
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encyclopedia
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a collection of detailed articles on a wide range of subjects often used to find background information on a subject.
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dictionary
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an alphabetical list of words used for quick search of a word meaning, spelling, and pronunciation
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trade publication
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a periodical for a specific industry or business area that is usually published by an association tied to the specific trade or business area.
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a publication that provides statistics, lists, figures, tables, and specific facts for a variety of areas and is typically published on an annual or other regular basis.
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almanac
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atlas
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a collection of geographical, historical information, or other type of information, including maps, charts, descriptions, tables, demographic information, natural resources statistics, and data on the physical features.
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newspaper
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a periodical of local, regional, national, or international venue that usually covers current news and events.
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concordance
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an alphabetical list of the most pertinent words in a given text and a notation of where the words might be found within that text.
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scholarly journal
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a periodical published by an educational institution or a professional association that provides reports for original research, experiments, or studies to professionals in the field.
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directory
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a collection of data that is organized in a way that allows a user to easily access the information.
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periodical index
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a cumulative list of articles from a specified group of periodicals
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popular magazine
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a periodical that provides information on topics of interest to the general public, including news, entertainment, life styles, popular culture, leisure reading, parenting, and so on.
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thesaurus
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a collection of synonyms, near synonyms, antonyms, phrases, and slang terms for words.
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index
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an alphabetical list that can be used to find information within an information source.
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handbook
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a resource that provides concise data, usually in table or chart form, on a specialized subject area, including current statistics, procedures, instructions, or other specific information on a narrow subject.
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manual
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a resource that provides detailed and sometimes \"how to\" information on very specific topics (similar to a handbook).
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A log used to document all of the items in the library is called
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a library catalog
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Most libraries still use card catalog file cabinets to allow easy access to their library holding information (T/F)
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FALSE
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OPACs (Online Public Access Catalogs) have replaced a majority of physical card catalogs in libraries today. (T/F)
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TRUE
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OPACs catalog all of the holdings of all libraries in a geographic region (T/F)
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F
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OPACs do not catalog information within a specific library holding. (T/F)
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T
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PACs do not catalog all of the items in a library. (T/F)
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T
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OPACs allow searching of the electronic database using several criteria. (T/F)
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T
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Call numbers for library materials are consistent throughout all libraries across the country. (T/F)
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F
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A subject search and a keyword search are basically the same except that keywords are specific to the designated classification system used by the library. (T/F)
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F
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The address or location information for a library resource is called the
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Call number
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Describe four different ways that you might search for a library item. Describe when you would want to use each method.
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Answers should include reference to author search, title search, subject search, and keyword search.
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Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider in evaluating authority?
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a. Author b. Publisher c. Sponsor or owner d. All of these ARE factors in evaluating authority.
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Which of the following URL extensions would be preferable to use as reference for a scholarly paper?
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edu and .gov
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Which of the following is NOT an indicator of accuracy?
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Avoidance of visual aids in favor of clear language
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In addition to the standard information Study Guides, which of the following must be evaluated when using multimedia?
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Functionality, usability, and accessibility
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A current date on a Website means that the information is current. (T/F)
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F
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Verifiable means that the information is based on facts that can be verified by another source or several credible sources. (T/F)
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T
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scholarly journals
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Written by authorities in the field; may contain research; is peer-reviewed; follows a specific organizational format
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trade publications
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Written by specialists in a field; usually focuses on practical issues; no formal review process
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popular magazines
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May have an agenda to sway readers to point of view or sell something; uses staff writers
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Discuss three reasons why the ability to evaluate information effectively is important.
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• Increases accuracy • Improves quality of decisions • Credibility is increased.
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Which of the following is considered to be industrial property?
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trademark
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Which of the following does a copyright NOT protect?
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ideas and trademarks.
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If a work is in the public domain, it means that
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the copyright has expired. the information may be available for use without violating the law
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If you wanted to communicate a brief message within your organization, the most appropriate choice would be
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a memo
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A visual presentation that communicates to large numbers of people over a long period of time is
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a poster presentation
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Which of the following is NOT true about teaching or training adults?
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considering learning styles is not a priority.
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Describe five examples of plagiarism.
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• Copying another person's work and submitting it as your own • Presenting work completed by someone else as your own • Taking ideas from someone else and submitting them as your own • Copying text into an original document without indicating the text with quotation marks or correctly acknowledging the original creator of the work • Too closely paraphrasing someone else's work and submitting it as your own • Writing down words spoken by someone else in a face-to-face or telephone discussion and submitting them as your own without acknowledging the original source • Copying diagrams, photographs, images, charts, tables, clipart, etc. as your own without giving proper credit • Reusing any media that is in electronic form such as audio files, video files, applet, and software programs without giving proper credit to the original creator
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Protections of intellectual property can be bought, sold, and transferred or licensed to third parties. (T/F)
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T
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Translating a work to another language is not covered under copyright law. (T/F)
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F
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Privacy and information literacy means that individuals using information should maintain the privacy of other individuals' personal information. (T/F)
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T
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When giving a presentation to a large group, it is best not to establish relationships with the audience by greeting people beforehand. (T/F)
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T
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As you move an LCD projector (the projector used for PowerPoint presentations) back, the image becomes larger and lighter. (T/F)
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T
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E-mail correspondence tends to be less formal than hard copy correspondence, so mechanics such as grammar and spelling are less important in e-mails.
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F
