Question 1

Boolean logic enables effective searches to

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A) cross the whole Internet 
B) be as specific and\or generic as desired 
C) maximise the number of search engines invoked 
D) minimise the number of search engines invoked 
A) cross the whole Internet 
B) be as specific and\or generic as desired 
C) maximise the number of search engines invoked 
D) minimise the number of search engines invoked

Question 2

Using material from the Internet is free,easy to access,and does not involve legal and ethical constraints.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Having academic honesty will improve your writing as well as your reputation and credibility.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Ethical research

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A) acknowledges sources 
B) appropriates sources 
C) assumes intellectual property 
D) researches the digital rights of others 
A) acknowledges sources 
B) appropriates sources 
C) assumes intellectual property 
D) researches the digital rights of others

Question 5

You are expected to reference when you

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A) paraphrase from a source 
B) summarise from a source 
C) directly quote or copy material from a source 
D) all of the above 
A) paraphrase from a source 
B) summarise from a source 
C) directly quote or copy material from a source 
D) all of the above

Question 6

The Universal Business Directory UBD is an example of

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A) a primary source of research information 
B) a secondary source of research information 
C) a tertiary source of research information 
D) could be either secondary or tertiary 
A) a primary source of research information 
B) a secondary source of research information 
C) a tertiary source of research information 
D) could be either secondary or tertiary

Question 7

The design of any study is a crucial step which involves

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A) determination of the methodological steps for the study analysis 
B) responding to the questions of what,why,where,when,who and how in response to the study problem 
C) finding the right technique for getting the answer to the problem being considered 
D) creating a range of options as to how the study might be done 
A) determination of the methodological steps for the study analysis 
B) responding to the questions of what,why,where,when,who and how in response to the study problem 
C) finding the right technique for getting the answer to the problem being considered 
D) creating a range of options as to how the study might be done

Question 8

Academic honesty is ethical behaviour,which includes

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A) working in accordance with university guidelines 
B) presenting your own work and gathering objective and reliable data 
C) acknowledging all sources correctly 
D) all of the above 
A) working in accordance with university guidelines 
B) presenting your own work and gathering objective and reliable data 
C) acknowledging all sources correctly 
D) all of the above

Question 9

Discuss how to use search engines,web directories and databases effectively.

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Using search engines, web directories, a

Question 10

Which of the following is an effective method of sorting information accessed prior to writing?

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A) Taking extensive notes 
B) Creating a mind map 
C) Envisaging the finished product 
D) Using index cards 
A) Taking extensive notes 
B) Creating a mind map 
C) Envisaging the finished product 
D) Using index cards

Question 11

Which of the following DO NOT provide secondary source material?

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A) Search engines 
B) Web directories 
C) Emails 
D) Databases 
A) Search engines 
B) Web directories 
C) Emails 
D) Databases

Question 12

Differentiate and provide examples of primary,secondary and tertiary sources of information? What information has to be evaluated?

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The answer of Differentiate and provide examples of primary,secondary and...

Question 13

Search engines identify individual web pages by

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A) specific keywords 
B) 'finger prints' 
C) secure locks 
D) user names 
A) specific keywords 
B) 'finger prints' 
C) secure locks 
D) user names

Question 14

The reference list

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A) gives reference details of the materials consulted by the writer in the preparation of the work 
B) provides a list of all the sources of information utilised and further recommended readings 
C) may or may not be annotated and provides a list of the sources of information used by the writer 
D) only shows those materials that have been specifically cited by the writer in the essay,study or work produced 
A) gives reference details of the materials consulted by the writer in the preparation of the work 
B) provides a list of all the sources of information utilised and further recommended readings 
C) may or may not be annotated and provides a list of the sources of information used by the writer 
D) only shows those materials that have been specifically cited by the writer in the essay,study or work produced

Question 15

What acknowledges the original source of work in research?

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A) Footers 
B) Headnotes 
C) Annotations 
D) Notations and citations 
A) Footers 
B) Headnotes 
C) Annotations 
D) Notations and citations

Question 16

There are three main methods of presenting a list of references or a bibliography: the Harvard system,the note system and the footnote system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Scholars need to ensure that new material is discussed,described and analysed in their research because

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A) the research that comes from these new materials is more reliable 
B) other scholars may use the same material 
C) it situates their research in a context of recent developments in a field 
D) new Internet sites and online databases are very reliable as sources for information 
A) the research that comes from these new materials is more reliable 
B) other scholars may use the same material 
C) it situates their research in a context of recent developments in a field 
D) new Internet sites and online databases are very reliable as sources for information

Question 18

Unless the specific URL is known,there is no way to find the information other than to search the World Wide Web.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The word 'plagiarism' comes from the Latin 'plagiarus' and means

Accepted Answer

A) thief 
B) pirate 
C) kidnapper 
D) bandit 
A) thief 
B) pirate 
C) kidnapper 
D) bandit

Question 20

Briefly explain the steps in the research process.

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The research process typically involves

Exam 14: Researching and Processing Information

Boolean logic enables effective searches to

Using material from the Internet is free,easy to access,and does not involve legal and ethical constraints.

Having academic honesty will improve your writing as well as your reputation and credibility.

Ethical research

You are expected to reference when you

The Universal Business Directory UBD is an example of

The design of any study is a crucial step which involves

Academic honesty is ethical behaviour,which includes

Discuss how to use search engines,web directories and databases effectively.

Which of the following is an effective method of sorting information accessed prior to writing?

Which of the following DO NOT provide secondary source material?

Differentiate and provide examples of primary,secondary and tertiary sources of information? What information has to be evaluated?

Search engines identify individual web pages by

The reference list

What acknowledges the original source of work in research?

There are three main methods of presenting a list of references or a bibliography: the Harvard system,the note system and the footnote system.

Scholars need to ensure that new material is discussed,described and analysed in their research because

Unless the specific URL is known,there is no way to find the information other than to search the World Wide Web.

The word 'plagiarism' comes from the Latin 'plagiarus' and means

Briefly explain the steps in the research process.

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