Deck 9: Developing Information Literacy and Communication Skills

Question 1

The ability to use digital video and audio tools is a component of _____ literacy.

A) media
B) computer
C) environmental
D) cultural

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The ability to think deeply about what you see and read through both the content and context of television, film, advertising, radio, magazines, books, and the internet is known as _____ literacy.

A) environmental
B) cultural
C) computer
D) media

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Knowing what has gone on and is going on around you in society is characteristic of which type of literacy?

A) computer
B) environmental
C) cultural
D) media

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What is the first step of research?

A) presenting answers
B) collecting information
C) analyzing information
D) asking questions

Question 5

Ryan's assignment is to prepare a research paper on the Industrial Revolution for his American history class. What should Ryan do to get an overview of the topic?

A) think about what he already knows about the Industrial Revolution
B) locate an article about the Industrial Revolution in a scholarly journal
C) prepare his outline based on the Wikipedia entry for the Industrial Revolution
D) draft a thesis statement identifying which aspect of the Industrial Revolution he will address

Question 6

A word or phrase that tells an online search tool what you're looking for is known as a

A) wiki.
B) keyword.
C) stack.
D) thesis statement.

Question 7

A book or electronic database with general knowledge on a range of topics is called a(n)

A) scholarly journal.
B) citation.
C) periodical.
D) encyclopedia.

Question 8

Donald is working on a research paper about the 1948 presidential election, in which Harry Truman won an upset victory over Thomas Dewey. He wants to include some firsthand accounts of the public's immediate reaction to Truman's victory. Which resource is most likely to provide the information Donald is looking for?

A) a newspaper from the day after the election
B) a scholarly article examining the factors that led to Truman's victory
C) a magazine article about Truman's inauguration
D) a biography of the life of Harry Truman

Question 9

Your campus library's website or app will most likely have guidelines on

A) writing research papers.
B) how to complete an assignment for a specific class.
C) safe and smart social media habits.
D) how to give a presentation.

Question 10

Tay is working on a research assignment for his international law class and wants to find some books about the United Nations. Using the electronic card catalog at his school's library, he identified a book entitled The United Nations and the Rule of Law that seemed promising. What would be the quickest and easiest way for Tay to find similar books in the school library?

A) look up the term "United Nations" in an online database
B) search Amazon.com for other books with similar titles
C) browse through other titles on the same shelf in the stacks
D) check the References section of the Wikipedia entry on the United Nations

Question 11

Fareeda is researching a paper for her astronomy class and has identified a book of star charts that she feels would be a useful resource. Unfortunately, neither the school nor the local city library has it in their collections, and it would be expensive to purchase. However, there is a copy of the book at another school's library, about 150 miles away. What would be the best way for Fareeda to obtain the book for her research?

A) driving or taking a bus to the other school to go through the book in their library
B) looking online to see if she can purchase a used copy of the book for a reduced price
C) asking the librarian on her campus to purchase the book to add to their collection
D) using the interlibrary loan service to obtain the book from the other school's library

Question 12

A type of periodical that includes original, peer-reviewed research articles written by experts or researchers in a particular academic discipline is called a(n)

A) encyclopedia.
B) scholarly journal.
C) wiki.
D) stack.

Question 13

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

A) is unlikely to provide reliable information.
B) contains primarily subjective information.
C) is designed to appeal to a general audience.
D) was read and evaluated by experts in the field.

Question 14

A searchable set of information often organized by certain subject areas that is used to locate scholarly articles is called a(n)

A) wiki.
B) citation.
C) online database.
D) periodical.

Question 15

Which of these is an example of a popular periodical?

A) Rolling Stone magazine
B) Encyclopedia Britannica
C) Journal of the American Medical Association
D) Wikipedia

Question 16

When deciding whether a publication would be an appropriate source, you should first determine whether it

A) was written by an authority on the topic.
B) is relevant to your topic.
C) was plagiarized from another source.
D) is likely to contain biased content.

Question 17

An author can be seen as an authority on a topic if he or she

A) has personal experience related to the topic.
B) writes about a wide variety of subjects.
C) has minimal background on the topic.
D) has a degree in an unrelated field.

Question 18

Overly positive or overly harsh language is a sign of

A) relevance.
B) plagiarism.
C) authority.
D) bias.

Question 19

Synthesis is a process in which you

A) determine whether the author of a source has authority.
B) review your paper to verify that you have not committed plagiarism.
C) put together parts of ideas to come up with a whole result.
D) prepare the first draft of your research paper.

Question 20

When freewriting, your goal is to

A) identify and correct grammatical and spelling errors.
B) figure out what you really want to say in your paper.
C) cite all of the sources you used when developing your paper.
D) prepare a short statement that clearly defines the purpose of your paper.

Question 21

Your thesis statement should

A) be long and detailed.
B) cite your sources.
C) be written before you begin freewriting.
D) clearly define the purpose of your paper.

Question 22

Hailey is working on a research paper for her literature course. She prepared her thesis statement and outline, and then developed her first draft. Now it is time to review what she has written and make any necessary changes. As she revises her paper, Hailey should

A) introduce new ideas as she thinks of them.
B) skim through it once and turn it in.
C) reorganize her ideas to make them flow better.
D) add in filler words to reach the required word count.

Question 23

When you write research papers in college, you should assume that your audience consists of instructors and

A) the general public.
B) administrators.
C) members of your family.
D) other students.

Question 24

If one of your sources is a library book, the citation must include the

A) title of the book.
B) date you checked out the book.
C) total number of pages.
D) name of the librarian who assisted you.

Question 25

When preparing a speech, you should begin by

A) taking steps to understand your audience.
B) identifying the goals of your presentation.
C) practicing your delivery before an audience.
D) organizing your presentation by creating an outline.

Question 26

Which part(s) of your speech should you memorize?

A) all of it
B) none of it
C) introduction and conclusion
D) main points and arguments

Question 27

Choosing a topic is often the hardest part of a research project.

Question 28

The vast quantity of information available on the internet has eliminated the need to visit the library when working on a research project.

Question 29

When using Google or Bing, the order of search results is determined by their importance.

Question 30

Introductory sources can be useful when you're first learning about a subject, but are less useful when you're drawing conclusions about a particular aspect of the subject.

Question 31

Freewriting encourages you to write and edit at the same time.

Question 32

You should use fillers such as "um" and "uh" when delivering a speech because it helps keep the audience's attention.

Question 33

Following the official Twitter feed of organizations you want to work for can lead to instant notification of new job opportunities.

Question 34

In order to be information literate, what three basic goals should you keep in mind when performing research?

Question 35

Do you feel that Wikipedia should be considered a valid source of information for a research project? Why or why not? Include examples to support your argument.

Question 36

Explain the ten-minute rule.

Question 37

Why is a visit to the library important when working on a research project? Include at least three types of resources that you can access at a library, and explain the importance of each.

Question 38

Why are credibility and reliability important concerns when performing research on the internet? Describe the strategies you use to determine whether information you find online should be considered credible and reliable.

Question 39

Imagine that you have been assigned a research project. Describe at least three tasks or issues you need to account for when planning your schedule to complete the project. Explain why each is an important concern from a scheduling perspective.

Question 40

What are the two basic rules you should remember as you write in order to avoid plagiarism?

Question 41

Imagine that you must prepare a presentation on a famous person of your choosing. Identify three visual aids you might include, and describe how you would use them and why. If you are creating any of your visual aids, explain what features you would incorporate and why.