Question 1

Copying a paragraph from a book is an example of research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The BEST way to get a general overview of a topic is to

Accepted Answer

A)  locate relevant articles in scholarly journals. 
B)  use a search engine to locate information relevant to the topic. 
C)  search a database of newspaper articles for key words related to the topic. 
D)  read a book related to the topic. 
A)  locate relevant articles in scholarly journals. 
B)  use a search engine to locate information relevant to the topic. 
C)  search a database of newspaper articles for key words related to the topic. 
D)  read a book related to the topic.

Question 3

Prewriting helps you figure out what you really want to say as you make connections between different ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When prewriting, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  use proper sentence structure. 
B)  focus on organizing your ideas. 
C)  try to write and edit at the same time. 
D)  write things down as they come to mind. 
A)  use proper sentence structure. 
B)  focus on organizing your ideas. 
C)  try to write and edit at the same time. 
D)  write things down as they come to mind.

Question 5

Social Psychology Quarterly is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  newspaper. 
B)  scholarly journal. 
C)  book. 
D)  popular magazine. 
A)  newspaper. 
B)  scholarly journal. 
C)  book. 
D)  popular magazine.

Question 6

Thinking critically about what you see in magazines is an example of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

When is it best to communicate over the phone or in a face-to-face conversation?

Accepted Answer

A)  if you have met the other person only once before 
B)  if you are uncomfortable using technology to communicate 
C)  if your message needs a quick response or answer 
D)  if you want to give the other person time to respond 
A)  if you have met the other person only once before 
B)  if you are uncomfortable using technology to communicate 
C)  if your message needs a quick response or answer 
D)  if you want to give the other person time to respond

Question 8

Synthesis is a process in which you

Accepted Answer

A)  put together parts of ideas to come up with a whole result. 
B)  keep track of your sources and prepare a thorough list of citations. 
C)  review what you have written and correct any errors in grammar and punctuation. 
D)  determine whether a source is relevant, credible, and unbiased. 
A)  put together parts of ideas to come up with a whole result. 
B)  keep track of your sources and prepare a thorough list of citations. 
C)  review what you have written and correct any errors in grammar and punctuation. 
D)  determine whether a source is relevant, credible, and unbiased.

Question 9

Which is NOT a sign of bias in a potential source of information?

Accepted Answer

A)  using extreme language 
B)  including personal beliefs 
C)  being overly positive 
D)  presenting several points of view 
A)  using extreme language 
B)  including personal beliefs 
C)  being overly positive 
D)  presenting several points of view

Question 10

A T-shirt and jeans are considered appropriate attire when delivering a presentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What three goals should you keep in mind to become an informed and successful user of information?

Accepted Answer

Correct answers should identify the thre

Question 12

An interlibrary loan is a service that

Accepted Answer

A)  allows you to borrow a book from the library for an entire term without late fees. 
B)  authorizes you to request books and documents from private collections through the library. 
C)  permits you to request an item at no charge from another college or university library. 
D)  puts you in contact with the person who checked out the book you were looking for. 
A)  allows you to borrow a book from the library for an entire term without late fees. 
B)  authorizes you to request books and documents from private collections through the library. 
C)  permits you to request an item at no charge from another college or university library. 
D)  puts you in contact with the person who checked out the book you were looking for.

Question 13

Describe the process that you use to determine whether a source is relevant, authoritative, and unbiased, and explain why these steps are necessary.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, but should explain ho

Question 14

John's Medieval History instructor assigned a research paper on the Crusades in this morning's class. Now John is planning out a schedule for researching and writing the paper. As he prepares his schedule, John should

Accepted Answer

A)  assume that he will not encounter any technology issues. 
B)  include enough time for someone at the writing center to review his work. 
C)  plan to start writing his first draft while researching his topic. 
D)  schedule a single round of revising as part of his writing process. 
A)  assume that he will not encounter any technology issues. 
B)  include enough time for someone at the writing center to review his work. 
C)  plan to start writing his first draft while researching his topic. 
D)  schedule a single round of revising as part of his writing process.

Question 15

Think about the various ways in which you communicate. Discuss at least three suggestions for improving your communication skills in a digital world.

Accepted Answer

Correct answers should discuss three str

Question 16

In addition to books, most libraries also have government documents, microfilm, maps, and films.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Jimmy's instructor assigned a research paper on modern reproductive technology, and he wants to find information about a method called cytoplasmic transfer. He is hoping to find information that is written by experts and includes graphs, tables, or charts that he can use to support his argument. Which source will BEST fit Jimmy's needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Modern Health Magazine 
B)  Wall Street Journal 
C)  Wikipedia page 
D)  Human Reproduction Journal 
A)  Modern Health Magazine 
B)  Wall Street Journal 
C)  Wikipedia page 
D)  Human Reproduction Journal

Question 18

Which of the following does NOT describe plagiarism?

Accepted Answer

A)  including statistics from an article in your research paper without citing it 
B)  copying and pasting information from an online source without citation 
C)  citing a quote from a newspaper article in your research paper 
D)  submitting an essay that your friend wrote last term for an assignment 
A)  including statistics from an article in your research paper without citing it 
B)  copying and pasting information from an online source without citation 
C)  citing a quote from a newspaper article in your research paper 
D)  submitting an essay that your friend wrote last term for an assignment

Question 19

A source is considered relevant if it

Accepted Answer

A)  addresses multiple points of view. 
B)  relates to your subject in an appropriate way. 
C)  was created by someone qualified to write or speak on the subject. 
D)  includes overly positive or overly harsh language. 
A)  addresses multiple points of view. 
B)  relates to your subject in an appropriate way. 
C)  was created by someone qualified to write or speak on the subject. 
D)  includes overly positive or overly harsh language.

Question 20

After you revise your paper the first time, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  consider it finished and ready to hand in or present to an audience. 
B)  immediately reread it and look for additional errors or inconsistencies. 
C)  put it aside for at least a day and then reread it and revise it again. 
D)  prepare an outline that breaks down the major points and supporting details of your paper. 
A)  consider it finished and ready to hand in or present to an audience. 
B)  immediately reread it and look for additional errors or inconsistencies. 
C)  put it aside for at least a day and then reread it and revise it again. 
D)  prepare an outline that breaks down the major points and supporting details of your paper.

Copying a paragraph from a book is an example of research.

The BEST way to get a general overview of a topic is to

Prewriting helps you figure out what you really want to say as you make connections between different ideas.

When prewriting, you should

Social Psychology Quarterly is an example of a

Thinking critically about what you see in magazines is an example of

When is it best to communicate over the phone or in a face-to-face conversation?

Synthesis is a process in which you

Which is NOT a sign of bias in a potential source of information?

A T-shirt and jeans are considered appropriate attire when delivering a presentation.

What three goals should you keep in mind to become an informed and successful user of information?

An interlibrary loan is a service that

Describe the process that you use to determine whether a source is relevant, authoritative, and unbiased, and explain why these steps are necessary.

John's Medieval History instructor assigned a research paper on the Crusades in this morning's class. Now John is planning out a schedule for researching and writing the paper. As he prepares his schedule, John should

Think about the various ways in which you communicate. Discuss at least three suggestions for improving your communication skills in a digital world.

In addition to books, most libraries also have government documents, microfilm, maps, and films.

Which of the following does NOT describe plagiarism?

A source is considered relevant if it

After you revise your paper the first time, you should

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Exam 8: Developing Information Literacy and Communication Skills

Copying a paragraph from a book is an example of research.

The BEST way to get a general overview of a topic is to

Prewriting helps you figure out what you really want to say as you make connections between different ideas.

When prewriting, you should

Social Psychology Quarterly is an example of a

Thinking critically about what you see in magazines is an example of

When is it best to communicate over the phone or in a face-to-face conversation?

Synthesis is a process in which you

Which is NOT a sign of bias in a potential source of information?

A T-shirt and jeans are considered appropriate attire when delivering a presentation.

What three goals should you keep in mind to become an informed and successful user of information?

An interlibrary loan is a service that

Describe the process that you use to determine whether a source is relevant, authoritative, and unbiased, and explain why these steps are necessary.

John's Medieval History instructor assigned a research paper on the Crusades in this morning's class. Now John is planning out a schedule for researching and writing the paper. As he prepares his schedule, John should

Think about the various ways in which you communicate. Discuss at least three suggestions for improving your communication skills in a digital world.

In addition to books, most libraries also have government documents, microfilm, maps, and films.

Which of the following does NOT describe plagiarism?

A source is considered relevant if it

After you revise your paper the first time, you should

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

Filters