NAME:____________________

SECTION:_________________

Directions: Read and analyze the given sentences then choose the word being referred to.

1. These are collections of short, factual entries often written by different contributors who are
knowledgeable about the topic.
A. books B. journals C. encyclopedias D. magazines

2. It is a collection of articles usually written by scholars in an academic or professional field.

A. journal B. encyclopedia C. book D. magazines

3. This covers virtually any topic, fact or fiction. For research purposes, you will probably be
looking for this which synthesizes all the information on one topic to support a particular
argument or thesis.
A. book B. magazine C. journal D. encyclopedia

4. A collection of articles and images about diverse topics of popular interest and current
events.
A. magazine B. journal C. encyclopedia D. book

5. This is a collection of articles about current events usually published daily. Since there is at
least one in every city, it is a great source of local information.
A. encyclopedia B. newspaper C. journal D. book
Test B.
Directions: True/False. Tell whether the statement is True or False. Write True if it is correct
and False if it is wrong.
_________ 6. Every piece of information requires careful consideration.
_________ 7. Different kinds of information are written for different purposes and different
audiences.
_________ 8. Information in any format is produced to convey a message and is shared via a
selected delivery method.
_________ 9. Choosing the right information starts with knowing more about the different kinds
that are available.
________ 10. You will be better positioned to select the best sources for your information needs
if you learn more about how and why information sources are created.
Test C.
Directions: Matching Type Test. Match the steps in column A with each appropriate description
in column B, write only the letter of your