Question 1

Information literacy is the ability to identify what information is needed, understand how the information is organized, identify the best sources of information for a given need, locate those sources, evaluate the sources critically, and share that information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The advantage of using periodicals over books is that they maybe be more up to date, and more manageable in size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

As you search for resources to use, you should keep in mind the value and appropriateness a source adds to your searchFinding Resources
Topic to Research

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Using what you learned about the Dewey Decimal System, put the following call numbers in the order they would appear on the shelves. 
 $\begin{array} {c}
\begin{array}{ l } 
311.0942 \
311.07 \
311.116 \
311.2 \
311.08 \
311.126
\end{array}
\begin{array} {l}
1. \underline{\quad\quad\quad}\
2.\underline{\quad\quad\quad}\
3.\underline{\quad\quad\quad}\
4.\underline{\quad\quad\quad}\
5.\underline{\quad\quad\quad}\
6.\underline{\quad\quad\quad}\ 
\end{array} 
\end{array}$

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using what you learned about the Dewey...

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: Step 4 (Use a search engine)
Step 2 (Use the library catalog)
Step 5 (Evaluate your sources)
Step 1 (Identify and find background information on your topic)
Step 6 (Cite your sources)
Step 3 (Use indexes and databases)

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Give proper credit for information used and is...

Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: Current Periodicals
Search Engines
Reserves
Microtext Area
Dewey Decimal System
Call Number
Scholarly(Academic) journals
Abstract
Lexis Nexis
Bound Periodicals
To access Lexis Nexis and other restricted databases off campus.
Readers Guide

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Older periodicals which are put together in is...

Question 7

A search engine simply tries to locate sites that contain your search word, and these sites may or may not be relevant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In order to be considered a database, information about a specific subject must be compiled electronically. _ _

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: Maximizing Your Research: Effective Strategies and Resources

Information literacy is the ability to identify what information is needed, understand how the information is organized, identify the best sources of information for a given need, locate those sources, evaluate the sources critically, and share that information.

The advantage of using periodicals over books is that they maybe be more up to date, and more manageable in size.

As you search for resources to use, you should keep in mind the value and appropriateness a source adds to your searchFinding Resources Topic to Research

write the letter of the description that best fits the step.

Carefully read both lists below. Choose the item which best describes each item.

A search engine simply tries to locate sites that contain your search word, and these sites may or may not be relevant.

In order to be considered a database, information about a specific subject must be compiled electronically. _ _