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Citation Domination
100
Describe ONE word that broadens a search
What is "AND".
100
You may access the Library catalog directly from: a. The school's home page b. The Library home page c. The LibGuide for you class d. All of the above e. None of the above
What is "d" you can access the library catalog directly from, the school's homepage, the library homepage as well as the LibGuide for you class.
100
A bibliography or list of references on a website can be useful for your paper. a. True b.False c. It depends...
What is "C". References on websites can be useful but be wary of cites that lack credibility.
100
It is Saturday afternoon and you need a book or resource for your paper, but the Library is closed. You should: a. Search the Library catalog for e-books you can read from any computer or tablet. b. Download an ebook from the Library catalog and read it on a Kindle or other ebook reader. c. Link to a streaming video you found the Library catalog and watch it on your computer. d. All of the above. e. None of the above. You should visit the Library when it is open.
What is "d". There are a variety of ways to get resources when the library is not open. Another way would be to access the databases online from your room. Just be to make sure you remember your user name and password.
100
One of the main reasons for citation is so that your teacher can find the sources you used to & to see if they are appropriate for future college level research. a. True b. False
What is "a".
200
Describe ONE word that NARROWS a search.
What is "OR"
200
The library catalog tells users: a. which books and other materials the library owns b. the addresses of publishers c. which librarians are on staff
What is "a". The library catalog tells users which books and other materials the library owns.
200
A date on a web site may indicate: a. The date an article was originally published. b. The date an article was published on the Web. c. The date the page was last revised. d. All of the above e. Any of the above f. None of the above
What is "e". Websites may or may not have this information for you. In an ideal scenario the author, date (day & year) are presented.
200
Imagine you are writing a paper and have chosen a topic. To find reliable background information on that topic you should: a. Read a book about your topic. b. Read a blog by someone interested in the subject. c. Consult a specialized up to date encyclopedia. d. Consult with a librarian about what resources are out there. e. All of the above.
What is "E". There are a variety of ways to approach this scenario. When in doubt ask a librarian.
200
When you write a paper you must: a. Cite the authors of all the sources you used to write the paper. b.Understand what plagiarism means. c.Cite the authors of the books you used. It is not necessary to cite other sources. d.a & b e. b & c
What is ??? This is tricky.
300
If you are searching for one specific book or title in the library catalog, what is the best way to retrieve that item?
What is to use parenthesis.
300
What type of materials does the library have?
What are... books, cds, dvd’s, e-books articles, print magazines, streaming video to name a few!
300
Name 3 online databases that you might need for you paper on sustainable agriculture. a. Google, Google, Google??? b. Academic Search Complete, Opposing ViewPoints & Lexis Nexis. c. Academic Search Complete, Jstor, Medline. d. Greenfile, Opposing ViewPoints & Lexis Nexis.
What is "D". B is also an acceptable answer.
300
What do you think? What of the following is considered plagiarism? a. Failing to cite sources you used. b.Copying text from a source and pasting it into your paper. c. Getting someone else to write your paper. d. Buying a paper and turning it as your own work. e. All of the above.
What is "e".
400
When using "Title starts with" you may ignore "A", "An", and "The". a. True b. False
What is "True".
400
You want to find the STATUS of a book. This information is in the __________________ section of the library record. a. Description b. Item information c. Copy/Holding Information
What is "C" copy/holding information.
400
How do you choose a database to look for articles? a. I consult a Research Guide (LibGuide). b. I Select a database by subject using the "Databases by Subject" link. c. I usually go by word of mouth or whatever my friends mention I should use. d. The class wiki e. a, b, d.
What is "e".
400
Students CANNOT ask research questions via tweet, text, email, live chat, IM, phone or even face 2 face to get help from Librarians. a. True b. False
What is "B". We are here to help in whatever way best suits your research needs.
400
Sometimes research is hard and there are just so many references to cite. Name 2-3 citation management tools that can help you create a references or bibliography page for your paper. a. Refworks & my mom. b. Refworks, Zotero or Easybib.
What is "b".
500
Becoming a research expert is a quick process. a.True b. False
What is "B".
500
Which of the following are popular information sources? Choose the two correct answers. a. Magazine article b. Library Reference book c. Textbook d. Buzzfeed
What is "a" & "d"
500
Google Scholar searches the scholarly Internet, with non scholarly resources filtered out. a. True b. False
What is ???? What do you think?
500
LibGuides are a great one stop resources designed by Librarians with students in mind, to help you: a. Find the best resources for your projects. b. Save you time. c.Both.
What is "C".
500
What is the purpose of an in-text citation? Choose all that apply. a. To point the reader to the source's full entry in the reference list. b. To tell the reader who published the source c. To briefly tell the reader where you got the information you are quoting or paraphrasing. d. All of the above.
What is "D"
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