Info Creation
Name a type of informal information source.
Blog
Personal webpage
TikTok
YouTube
Etc.
What does a Boolean “AND” do in a search?
It narrows the search results.
True or False: Wikipedia is a good place to gather background on a topic.
True
What's one difference between plagiarism and copyright infringement?
Plagiarism is unethical and copyright is illegal
Name one difference between a blog and a scholarly journal article.
Peer review
What is one thing you should do before writing your research question?
Do some background reading
Name two filters you can apply in a database search.
Any combination of:
Date
Source Type
Language
Subject
Author
Source Title
When might a YouTube or TikTok video be a credible source?
When it is produced by an expert.
To use an image that you find online in a class project ethically, what do you need to do?
Cite it
A first-hand account of an event is considered primary or secondary?
Primary
Why are open-ended questions useful for research?
Allow for more research than a simple list or yes/no question.
What does the Boolean OR do in a search?
Expands your results.
Which is longer: Summary or Paraphrase?
Paraphrase
What is wrong with the following research question:
"Why is climate change bad?"
It is too narrow./It is biased.
Give a scenario where lived experience is more valuable than a degree.
When you are looking for personal information for your research.
List 3 components of a complete MLA or APA citation.
Any combination of:
Author
Title
Date
Publisher
Journal
Page numbers
Put the following source types in order from which is the quickest to produce to which takes the longest:
Book
Journal article
Blog/Wikipedia article
Newspaper article
Blog/Wikipedia article
Newspaper article
Journal article
Book
Is the following research topic too broad, too narrow, or just right for a 10-page paper?
"Explain the history of women's voting rights around the world."
Too broad
How might authority differ in academic vs. professional research?
Academic contexts usually require peer-reviewed or scholarly resources, whereas professional research may not.
What is it called when you integrate multiple sources into one argument?
Synthesis