Question 1

Do you feel that Wikipedia is an appropriate source of information for research papers? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should note that Wikipedia is a type of website that allows many different people to edit its content. Students should provide support for their conclusion of whether or not they consider it is an appropriate source of information for research papers.

Question 2

Cultural literacy refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  knowing how to use electronic methods for constructing presentations of what you have found and analyzed. 
B)  having facility with various formats-film, tape, CDs, digital-and the machines that operate them. 
C)  being comfortable with people from different backgrounds and belief systems. 
D)  having deep knowledge about the world around you-both past and present. 
A)  knowing how to use electronic methods for constructing presentations of what you have found and analyzed. 
B)  having facility with various formats-film, tape, CDs, digital-and the machines that operate them. 
C)  being comfortable with people from different backgrounds and belief systems. 
D)  having deep knowledge about the world around you-both past and present. D

Question 3

When preparing a speech, you should start by identifying the goals of your presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Explain how computer literacy differs from media literacy.

Accepted Answer

Correct answers should discuss the diffe

Question 5

Before you start searching for information for a research project, it is MOST important to

Accepted Answer

A)  have a clear idea of what you're looking for. 
B)  decide whether you will use Wikipedia as a source. 
C)  determine whether you will start with prewriting or drafting. 
D)  prepare a list of citations. 
A)  have a clear idea of what you're looking for. 
B)  decide whether you will use Wikipedia as a source. 
C)  determine whether you will start with prewriting or drafting. 
D)  prepare a list of citations.

Question 6

The ability to find, interpret, and use information to meet your needs is called

Accepted Answer

A)  media literacy. 
B)  information literacy. 
C)  computer literacy. 
D)  cultural literacy. 
A)  media literacy. 
B)  information literacy. 
C)  computer literacy. 
D)  cultural literacy.

Question 7

When selecting a communication medium, you should select a medium that

Accepted Answer

A)  will remain private. 
B)  can be used online. 
C)  is considered formal and proper. 
D)  corresponds with the seriousness of your message. 
A)  will remain private. 
B)  can be used online. 
C)  is considered formal and proper. 
D)  corresponds with the seriousness of your message.

Question 8

When you perform a search on an Internet search engine, the results are presented in order of importance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which student BEST exhibits media literacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skylar, who loves her digital editing course and has many friends who come to her for help when they need to create PowerPoint presentations for their classes 
B)  Pablo, who tries to keep up with current events and finds that it helps him relate to his peers in everyday conversation 
C)  Judie, who loves doing research in her library's database because it offers a wealth of information on all the topics that her instructors ask her to present on 
D)  Tom, who loves to collect information from television and watches many different network and cable newscasts so that he can draw his own conclusions about recent events 
A)  Skylar, who loves her digital editing course and has many friends who come to her for help when they need to create PowerPoint presentations for their classes 
B)  Pablo, who tries to keep up with current events and finds that it helps him relate to his peers in everyday conversation 
C)  Judie, who loves doing research in her library's database because it offers a wealth of information on all the topics that her instructors ask her to present on 
D)  Tom, who loves to collect information from television and watches many different network and cable newscasts so that he can draw his own conclusions about recent events

Question 10

Prewriting is usually the step in the writing process that takes the most time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which source is MOST likely to provide a comprehensive overview of a topic with broad and in-depth analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  a book 
B)  a magazine 
C)  a newspaper 
D)  a scholarly article 
A)  a book 
B)  a magazine 
C)  a newspaper 
D)  a scholarly article

Question 12

As a general rule, newspaper and magazine articles are considered more credible than scholarly articles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which publication is NOT considered a periodical?

Accepted Answer

A)  New York Post 
B)  Rolling Stone 
C)  Encyclopedia Britannica 
D)  Journal of Educational Research 
A)  New York Post 
B)  Rolling Stone 
C)  Encyclopedia Britannica 
D)  Journal of Educational Research

Question 14

A key component of being information literate is determining the kinds of sources you need to satisfy your research questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is MOST likely to go through a peer-review process?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Wall Street Journal 
B)  People Magazine 
C)  Chicago Tribune 
D)  Journal of American History 
A)  The Wall Street Journal 
B)  People Magazine 
C)  Chicago Tribune 
D)  Journal of American History

Question 16

How do scholarly journals differ from periodicals?

Accepted Answer

Correct answers should identify the diff

Question 17

List three questions you should ask when determining whether a possible source is relevant.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but may incl

Question 18

What type of website allows many different people to edit its content?

Accepted Answer

A)  blog 
B)  Wikipedia page 
C)  archive 
D)  search engine 
A)  blog 
B)  Wikipedia page 
C)  archive 
D)  search engine

Question 19

Which question will BEST help you interpret the information you find?

Accepted Answer

A)  What does the information mean? 
B)  Can the information be obtained on the Internet? 
C)  What should I do with the information I collect? 
D)  Where should I look for additional information? 
A)  What does the information mean? 
B)  Can the information be obtained on the Internet? 
C)  What should I do with the information I collect? 
D)  Where should I look for additional information?

Question 20

Shelby is working on a research project about nuclear waste for her Environmental Science class. She has located several potential sources related to her topic. Which of Shelby's potential sources is MOST likely credible?

Accepted Answer

A)  a web page about the dangers of nuclear power published by a political talk show host 
B)  a book titled The Activist's Guide to Saving the Environment by Ending Nuclear Power 
C)  an article in a student newspaper covering a protest at a nuclear power facility 
D)  an article about the environmental effects of nuclear power in the International Journal of Ecology 
A)  a web page about the dangers of nuclear power published by a political talk show host 
B)  a book titled The Activist's Guide to Saving the Environment by Ending Nuclear Power 
C)  an article in a student newspaper covering a protest at a nuclear power facility 
D)  an article about the environmental effects of nuclear power in the International Journal of Ecology

Do you feel that Wikipedia is an appropriate source of information for research papers? Why or why not?

Cultural literacy refers to

When preparing a speech, you should start by identifying the goals of your presentation.

Explain how computer literacy differs from media literacy.

Before you start searching for information for a research project, it is MOST important to

The ability to find, interpret, and use information to meet your needs is called

When selecting a communication medium, you should select a medium that

When you perform a search on an Internet search engine, the results are presented in order of importance.

Which student BEST exhibits media literacy?

Prewriting is usually the step in the writing process that takes the most time.

Which source is MOST likely to provide a comprehensive overview of a topic with broad and in-depth analysis?

As a general rule, newspaper and magazine articles are considered more credible than scholarly articles.

Which publication is NOT considered a periodical?

A key component of being information literate is determining the kinds of sources you need to satisfy your research questions.

Which of the following is MOST likely to go through a peer-review process?

How do scholarly journals differ from periodicals?

List three questions you should ask when determining whether a possible source is relevant.

What type of website allows many different people to edit its content?

Which question will BEST help you interpret the information you find?

Shelby is working on a research project about nuclear waste for her Environmental Science class. She has located several potential sources related to her topic. Which of Shelby's potential sources is MOST likely credible?

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Do you feel that Wikipedia is an appropriate source of information for research papers? Why or why not?

Cultural literacy refers to

When preparing a speech, you should start by identifying the goals of your presentation.

Explain how computer literacy differs from media literacy.

Before you start searching for information for a research project, it is MOST important to

The ability to find, interpret, and use information to meet your needs is called

When selecting a communication medium, you should select a medium that

When you perform a search on an Internet search engine, the results are presented in order of importance.

Which student BEST exhibits media literacy?

Prewriting is usually the step in the writing process that takes the most time.

Which source is MOST likely to provide a comprehensive overview of a topic with broad and in-depth analysis?

As a general rule, newspaper and magazine articles are considered more credible than scholarly articles.

Which publication is NOT considered a periodical?

A key component of being information literate is determining the kinds of sources you need to satisfy your research questions.

Which of the following is MOST likely to go through a peer-review process?

How do scholarly journals differ from periodicals?

List three questions you should ask when determining whether a possible source is relevant.

What type of website allows many different people to edit its content?

Which question will BEST help you interpret the information you find?

Shelby is working on a research project about nuclear waste for her Environmental Science class. She has located several potential sources related to her topic. Which of Shelby's potential sources is MOST likely credible?

Taking the First Step

Cultivating Motivation, Resilience, and Emotional Intelligence

Managing Your Time

Learning and Thinking in College

Getting the Most Out of Class

Reading to Learn

Taking Exams and Tests

Considering Majors and Careers

Connecting With Others in a Diverse World

Managing Money

Staying Healthy

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