Information Literacy and Research Skills Assessment Spring 2016 * Required Your last name What Hour are you taking this class? * Mark only one ovat. 1 y7 8 What term describes information created during the historical period being studied? Some examples are speeches, correspondence, initial scientific research reports, legal documents, diaries, or interviews. * Mark only one oval ) Primary Source Secondary Source Tertiary SourceWhen writing a paper, you use a bibliography to help get more resources. What kind of resource is represented in the citation? Rossen, Jake. "The Dog Frisbee Pioneer: How one whippet changed canine athletics (and got his owner arrested in the process).” Mental Floss, December 2015: 22-26 Mark only one oval. Book Periodical article (Encyclopedia article Newspaper (\ Book Chapter You are writing an essay about the life of author Gary Paulsen and how it influenced his books. If you wanted to find information about the author Gary Paulsen, what kind of search would you do? ” ‘Mark only one oval Title search on: Paulsen ») Author search on: Paulsen )) Subject or keyword search on: Paulsen ‘You are completing a research paper on the pollution of the oceans caused by offshore drilling. You locate a statistic from a recent newsletter written by Larry Donnelly for the South Central Oil Refineries. Which statement best reflects the credibility of the source? * Mark only one oval ) This is a credible source because the newsletter has images and graphs. ‘This is a credible source because there is a clear author. This is not a credible source because the author is likely to be biased. )) This is not a credible source because there are misspellings 7. Plagiarism Means: * Mark only one oval. () Quoting another person and giving them credit, Improper use of copyright laws. ) Using another person's original words or ideas as though they were your own. A project that is created with a group of students8 you want to find a good periodical article on a specific topic, which of these is the best way to start? * Mark only one oval ‘Aska friend Browse a periodical (> Use a research database or search engine Use the library online catalog ost books in a schoo! library are arranged by their call numbers. Which best describes books with similar call numbers? * Mark only one oval, (>) They were all purchased by the library at the same time, ) They are all on the same or similar subjects. ) They are all the same size. ) They are all about the same cost, 10. Having extensive knowledge on a particular subject is one definition for: * )) Accuracy Objectivity Authority Coverage Currency "1 Read the following quotation from the web site of the organization known as the Non GMO Project: “Shopping organic is one of the best steps you can take towards ensuring that your family eats the healthiest foods possible. Which of the following best reflects the credibility of this source? Mark only one oval ) This is a credible source because itis from the Non GMO Web sit. (>) This is a credible source because the information is written as a quote, and we know where it originated ) This is not a credible source because it draws criticism of the government approved food available to U.S. citizens. (>) This is nota credible source because the organization is likely to be biased about this issue.12. Which term means “lack of bias or projudice’ ‘Mark only one oval () Coverage Currency ) Similarity Objectivity ) Authority 13. Hf you were using the Internet or a database, which of the following search phrases would find information about hurricanes in Florida? * Mark only one oval () Hurricanes and Florida Hurricanes not Florida (> Hurricanes but Florida Hurricanes or Florida 14 Your assignment is to write and present a persuasive speech about restricting cell phone use during school. Which of the following resources would you uso? * Mi Atlas, book Web site, magazine article () Magazine article, atias, dictionary ) Encyclopedia, book (—) Dictionary, encyclopedia 15 ‘Why is it important to validate a Web site's currency? * Mark only one oval Ifyou cant find the date, your teacher will not allow you to use the information. () Old information could be incomplete or incorrect. The information might be biased )) Doing so keeps you up-to-date on technology trends.16. 17. Your teacher wants you to create a Web page as part of a class project. In order to enhance the look, you need graphics. Choose two options for graphics resources. Check all pat apply. Aggraphic from another Web site that you copy and paste into your documents Aggraphic from a web site whose author has given you permission to use. ‘An image from the school's database of images or a creative commons Web site. A friend's graphics cd Read the original topic and the revised topi narrower than the original topic? * INITIAL TOPIC: The effect of the travel and tourism industry in Alaska. REVISED TOPIC: ‘Water pollution in Alaska from the dumping of cruise ships’ untreated wastewater. Mark only one oval Is the revised topic broader or ») Narrower ) Broader Powere by B Googie Forms