Question 1

Research is generally considered good quality if

Accepted Answer

A)  it has been peer reviewed. 
B)  there is evidence of critical thinking. 
C)  it was conducted under authentic conditions. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If you are unsure of what your search term is, you should search a specific index, such as an author or title index.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Tertiary sources of information are compiled from secondary sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Both intellectual property and digital rights are protected by law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

You can be respected as a highly professional researcher by documenting or referencing sources fairly and accurately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The purpose of researchers identifying issues and gaps in their field of research is so that they can

Accepted Answer

A)  determine the significance of their own research. 
B)  easily present their proposals. 
C)  showcase their other research work. 
D)  easily discuss the issues with their colleagues.

Question 9

Research ethics and etiquette are important because

Accepted Answer

A)  upholding them leads to developing a good reputation and respect in your field. 
B)  the penalties of not following them can be harsh. 
C)  they enable you to become acknowledged in your field. 
D)  otherwise someone might not acknowledge your own work as payback.

Question 10

The Universal Business Directory (UBD) is an example of

Accepted Answer

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 11

In a literature review, you research

Accepted Answer

A)  primary information. 
B)  information in a book or a journal. 
C)  secondary and tertiary sources of information. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 12

The purpose of sound research is to

Accepted Answer

A)  find evidence to prove your thesis. 
B)  strengthen contacts with experts. 
C)  enhance the power of an argument, its conclusions and recommendations. 
D)  identify and describe what we want to say.

Question 13

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 14

The effective advanced search technique that most search engines allow you to use to refine your search is

Accepted Answer

A)  the Internet. 
B)  Boolean operators. 
C)  Windows. 
D)  NVivo.

Question 15

Superscripts in citations are

Accepted Answer

A)  used to number reference lists in sequential order. 
B)  used to number reference lists in alphabetical order. 
C)  used to number footnotes and endnotes. 
D)  placed on the line at the beginning of a sentence.

Question 16

A reference list gives details only of those works cited in an assignment, report or essay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following do not provide secondary source material?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Using Boolean logic, a research request can be customised using just key words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Important skills required of an effective researcher are the ability to

Accepted Answer

A)  search on the Internet and communicate with others. 
B)  socialise frequently with peers to get a handle on what they are doing. 
C)  remain objective, evaluate sources and think critically. 
D)  focus on available evidence that is consistent with their thesis.

Question 20

A folksonomy is a user-generated index of online materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Researching and Processing Information

Research is generally considered good quality if

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

If you are unsure of what your search term is, you should search a specific index, such as an author or title index.

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

Tertiary sources of information are compiled from secondary sources.

Both intellectual property and digital rights are protected by law.

You can be respected as a highly professional researcher by documenting or referencing sources fairly and accurately.

The purpose of researchers identifying issues and gaps in their field of research is so that they can

Research ethics and etiquette are important because

The Universal Business Directory (UBD) is an example of

In a literature review, you research

The purpose of sound research is to

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

The effective advanced search technique that most search engines allow you to use to refine your search is

Superscripts in citations are

A reference list gives details only of those works cited in an assignment, report or essay.

Which of the following do not provide secondary source material?

Using Boolean logic, a research request can be customised using just key words.

Important skills required of an effective researcher are the ability to

A folksonomy is a user-generated index of online materials.