Deck 8: Developing Information Literacy and Communication Skills

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

B

Question 2

AJ is a pro at conducting electronic searches as well as creating graphs and presentations for his research papers. It is MOST accurate to say that AJ has

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

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which student BEST exhibits media literacy?

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

Answer 3

D

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Cultural literacy refers to

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.

Question 6

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

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 7

Which is NOT part of the research process?

A) collecting and analyzing data related to your questions
B) presenting answers to your questions
C) changing data to better fit your questions
D) asking questions

Question 8

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

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 9

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

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 10

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

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

Question 11

An interlibrary loan is a service that

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 12

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?

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

Question 13

Social Psychology Quarterly is an example of a

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

Which publication is NOT considered a periodical?

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

A source is considered relevant if it

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 18

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?

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

You are writing a research paper on immigration policy in the United States. Which question should you ask to examine potential sources for evidence of political or personal agendas?

A) Is this source comprehensive?
B) What is the author's goal in writing about this topic?
C) In what year was this source published?
D) Why does this information matter to my project?

Question 21

Synthesis is a process in which you

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 22

When prewriting, you should

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 23

The purpose of a thesis statement is to

A) outline the supporting details of your paper.
B) identify the sources you used to develop your paper.
C) explain why the audience should consider your paper to be a credible source.
D) clearly define the purpose of your paper.

Question 24

After you revise your paper the first time, you should

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.

Question 25

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

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 26

Which of the following does NOT describe plagiarism?

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 27

When using slides as visual aids in a presentation, you should

A) use font colors to make the slides attractive.
B) display each slide briefly before moving to the next.
C) look directly at a slide while talking about it.
D) display the slides without referencing them directly.

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

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

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 30

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

Question 31

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

Question 32

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

Question 33

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

Question 34

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

Question 35

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

Question 36

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

Question 37

When preparing a research paper, you should use more formal language than you would use when sending a text or posting a message to Facebook or Twitter.

Question 38

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

Question 39

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

Question 40

Explain how computer literacy differs from media literacy.

Question 41

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

Question 42

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

Question 43

Explain the benefits of using a library to research. After reading this chapter, will you change the way you access information for research projects?

Question 44

How do scholarly journals differ from periodicals?

Question 45

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

Question 46

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

Question 47

Identify three reasons for citing your sources in a research paper.

Question 48

Imagine that you have been asked to deliver a presentation on a topic of your choosing. Describe the process that you would use to prepare for the presentation and explain why each step is important.

Question 49

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