Deck 10: Information Literacy and Communication

Question 1

Information literacy refers to the ability to

A) read information in several languages.
B) read newspapers, journals, and magazines.
C) find, interpret, and use resources.
D) read and use textbooks.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which is the definition of cultural literacy?

A) being able to research information through electronic methods
B) thinking deeply about the films and television shows you watch
C) being comfortable with people from different backgrounds and belief systems
D) knowing what has gone on and is going on around you

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which term refers the process of steps used to collect and analyze information to increase understanding of a topic or issue?

A) synthesis
B) plagiarism
C) research
D) literacy

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Seth needs to write an essay and is using Google to help narrow down the general topic of "ornithology" to something more specific. With each refined search, the number of hits drops. Seth will know that he has identified a good topic for his essay when his search produces

A) six vague and highly relevant hits.
B) twelve focused and highly relevant hits.
C) eighteen general and vague hits.
D) twenty-five scholarly hits.

Question 5

Whenever you have research to do, it is usually a good idea to

A) use Google to find all of the information you need.
B) set up one-on-one interviews.
C) visit a library.
D) start by referencing an encyclopedia.

Question 6

Which is the area of the library where most of the books are shelved?

A) stacks
B) database
C) encyclopedia
D) periodicals

Question 7

Interlibrary loan is a service that allows you to

A) search through internet resources more quickly.
B) select scholarly articles from a database.
C) request a book that is stored at a different library.
D) search the stacks for the book you need.

Question 8

When it comes to library research, what is the 20-minute rule?

A) If you have been working on a research project for 20 minutes, you should have enough material for most assignments.
B) If you have waited for assistance from a librarian for about 20 minutes with no luck, just do the research on your own.
C) Academic databases will allow you access for about 20 minutes at a time.
D) If you have been working diligently on a research project for 20 minutes and haven't found what you need, stop and ask a librarian for help.

Question 9

If an article is peer-reviewed, it means that it

A) has been evaluated by experts in the topic it discusses.
B) is likely to provide information that is unreliable.
C) was added to the online card catalog by a professional librarian.
D) appears in a popular magazine.

Question 10

Which refers to an organized and searchable set of information, often categorized by subject areas?

A) citation
B) stack
C) online database
D) interlibrary loan

Question 11

Holly is using an online database to search for scholarly articles, but many of the results that are coming back are from popular magazines. What should Holly do to ensure that her results consist solely of scholarly articles?

A) Add filters.
B) Add Boolean operators.
C) Put quotation marks around her search terms.
D) Put asterisks before and after her search terms.

Question 12

Which of these is an example of a periodical?

A) Roget's Thesaurus
B) Time magazine
C) Encyclopedia Britannica
D) Google

Question 13

Which will a call number help you locate?

A) book
B) database
C) website
D) keyword

Question 14

When considering how relevant a possible source is and how well it will fit your needs, it is important to know that analytical information provides

A) basic and elementary material.
B) descriptive details about a topic.
C) data about origins, behaviors, differences, and uses.
D) recently documented findings.

Question 15

Once you have determined that a source is relevant to your project, check that it was created by someone who

A) is older than you.
B) is anonymous.
C) has authority.
D) has support from a commercial source.

Question 16

When overly positive language is used in an article, a book, a website, or another source, it is a sign of which concept?

A) authority
B) clarity
C) relevance
D) bias

Question 17

Which is the definition of the process of synthesis?

A) using filters and Boolean operators to refine a search
B) preparing a list of the sources of information used to write an essay
C) putting together parts of ideas to come up with a whole result
D) writing the first draft of an essay, revising it, and editing it into the final copy

Question 18

What are the three steps of the writing process in order?

A) prewriting, writing, and concluding
B) drafting, revising, and rehearsing
C) rehearsing, rewriting, and drafting
D) prewriting, drafting, and revising

Question 19

When you engage in freewriting, you

A) write without worrying about punctuation, grammar, and spelling.
B) create an outline that you will use to structure your essay.
C) revise the first draft of your essay into the final draft.
D) write down topic ideas for an essay.

Question 20

What does a thesis statement do?

A) It restates the question or writing prompt provided by your instructor.
B) It outlines the supporting evidence in your paper.
C) It identifies the purpose of your paper.
D) It states the sources you used when writing your paper.

Question 21

Gareth has just finished revising his economics essay that is due next week. What should he do now?

A) Print it out so it is ready to be handed in.
B) Set it aside for a day or two, and then reread it.
C) Reread it immediately while the information is fresh in his mind.
D) Prepare an outline to accompany it.

Question 22

Which concept refers to references that enable a reader to locate a source based on information such as the author's name, the title of the work, and its publication date?

A) citations
B) stacks
C) keywords
D) wikis

Question 23

Luther receives an electronic reminder notification on his phone about a sociology paper that is due in two days. Normally, he would have already drafted and revised a paper at this stage. Instead of panicking, he decides to get busy writing the paper. In the process, Luther paraphrases ideas from some journal articles relating to the theory his class is studying. In an oversight in the rush to finish this paper, Luther does not give credit to the article authors for their ideas. Which has Luther done?

A) He has cited a source.
B) He has committed plagiarism.
C) He has engaged in freewriting.
D) He has synthesized information.

Question 24

What is Turnitin designed to do?

A) to determine the reliability of the information on a website
B) to search multiple search engines simultaneously for keywords
C) to search for publications in multiple libraries
D) to identify instances of plagiarism

Question 25

Which is the BEST thing to do before you begin to write a paper for a new instructor?

A) Summarize a scholarly article that you find.
B) Ask for the guidelines on plagiarism in the class.
C) Purchase a paper from another student.
D) Ask if you can do a presentation instead.

Question 26

One way to avoid plagiarism is to

A) limit your research to only one or two sources.
B) take verbatim notes when researching your topic.
C) keep careful notes as you do your research.
D) use filters when searching for information online.

Question 27

What is the first step in preparing an effective speech?

A) Choose appropriate visual aids.
B) Understand your audience.
C) Prepare your speaking notes.
D) Clarify your objective.

Question 28

Which of these is an example of a presentation software you might use when delivering a speech?

A) PowerPoint
B) Google
C) wikis
D) Turnitin

Question 29

Jorge is creating a Prezi lecture slide template to accompany his presentation on Davy Crockett for his American history class. What should Jorge do as he creates his Prezi template?

A) Select a light color for text on a light background.
B) Include as much information on each slide as will fit.
C) Make sure the text is large enough to be read from a distance.
D) Set the program to shuffle from one slide to the next quickly.

Question 30

What is the best strategy for delivering a speech?

A) Write the speech like an essay, and read it aloud word-for-word.
B) Memorize the entire speech, and deliver it without any type of assistance.
C) Prepare an outline that you can reference briefly as you make your presentation.
D) Display your speech with presentation software, and read it from an overhead projector.

Question 31

A keyword is a word or phrase that tells a search engine what you're looking for.

Question 32

Wikipedia can be used as a starting point for research.

Question 33

Librarians work with professors to determine which sources and materials are required to support teaching and research at an institution.

Question 34

If you cannot find the research you need after five minutes, you should ask a librarian for help.

Question 35

A scholarly journal often contains articles reviewed by the author's peers in the field.

Question 36

When you are evaluating research material, one question that you should ask yourself is if the material is comprehensive.

Question 37

All materials have an author who has personal beliefs that affect the way he or she views the world and approaches a topic.

Question 38

Your final paper will include synthesis and analysis of the sources you found through your research.

Question 39

When preparing a speech, you should ask yourself what the audience already knows about your topic, who are members of the audience, and what their attitudes are toward you, your ideas, and your topic.

Question 40

How does media literacy differ from computer literacy?

Question 41

In learning to be information literate, what three basic goals should you have?

Question 42

Explain how one becomes information literate and why information literacy is important in today's society.

Question 43

Assume that you have been assigned a research paper on a topic of your choice. Explain the process you would go through to gather your research material.

Question 44

You have been assigned the topic of climate change for a research paper. How do you go about choosing, narrowing, and researching this topic?

Question 45

Identify three ways in which scholarly journals differ from popular magazines.

Question 46

Describe some of your past experiences using the internet to find information. What information from this chapter will you apply to your future online research?

Question 47

What are the three important factors to take into consideration when determining whether information is useful for your research?

Question 48

Imagine that your instructor assigns a five-page paper on a topic of your choice. Choose a topic, and describe how you will use the writing process in working on your paper.

Question 49

Describe the steps in the process to develop a good speech, and note which steps mirror those of writing a well-developed essay.