When researching a report, what does “garbage in, garbage out” mean?
Bad information results in a bad report.
100
Teachers can’t tell when you have copied large sections of a web site.
True or False
False.
100
Wikipedia is a reliable website for all sorts of information.
True or False
False
200
What is a browser?
A program that gets you onto the web and lets you navigate around it.
200
How many websites are there?
Hundreds of Millions.
Billions.
200
What two kinds of websites should you stay away from when writing a report?
Dot-com sites.
Blogs.
200
Give 5 reasons why copying is a bad idea.
Defeats the purpose of the assignment.
You’re being dishonest.
You learn very little.
You can get a failing grade.
Can result in extreme embarrassment.
200
What function can be used once we have narrowed down our topic to find items closer to what we are looking for?
Advanced Search
300
Name two things you can do under the “Edit” menu in Internet Explorer?
Copy.
Paste.
Cut.
Find on this Page.
300
What is the first step in finding information when writing a report?
Narrow the topic.
300
Most information on the web has been reviewed for balance and accuracy by professional editors.
True or False
False
300
What must you do if you copy sections of a webpage?
Credit your source.
300
How can you bookmark a webpage?
Hold down your mouse on the “Favorites” menu, slide down to “ add to favorites,” release the mouse button, rename it if you would like, click the “add” button.
400
What must you do if you use a word-for-word quote?
Give a citation according to your teacher’s instructions.
(Usually MLA format)
What is the difference between a browser and a search engine?
A browser gets you on the Internet and allows you to navigate around it.
A search engine helps you retrieve appropriate websites quickly and efficiently.
500
What three tabs are shown when the “star favorites” button is clicked?
Favorites.
Feeds.
History.
500
What Internet Explorer feature helps you find terms in a long web article and under what menu item is it found?
“find on this page” command found under the Edit menu.
500
What sites are best when looking for historical, statistical, scientific and legislative information?
Dot-gov websites
500
What is the definition of plagiarism?
Taking someone’s thoughts and/or ideas and claiming them as your own.
500
How can you get additional websites into tabbed folders?
Click the small tab, select a site from a search, or type in the web address box and click to the right of the address or click a site from your favorites list.