Information Literacy Skills

Developing a Topic

100

You are assigned a dog's sense of smell as your research topic. Which research question would help you find related information? a. Why are dog's noses cold b. What color is a dog's nose c. How do dogs use their sense of smell to find food? d. How do dogs use their five senses to adapt to their environment?

c. How do dogs use their sense of smell to find food?

200

You are assigned a research project on animals. You need to narrow the topic. Which group below begins with the broadest topic and then moves to the narrowest topic at the end? a. Mammals-wild cats-animals-lions b. Animals-mammals-wildcats-lions c. Lions-wild cats-animals-mammals d. Animals-mammals-lions-wildcats

b. Animals-mammals-wildcats-lions

300

Read the two topics below. FIRST TOPIC: The daily life of ancient Egyptians SECOND TOPIC: Work done by the women of ancient Egypt Is the second topic broader or narrower than the first topic?

Narrower

400

Before you can narrow a topic to a manageable one, you must take certain steps. Put the following steps in the correct order. a. Write down things I need to learn more about b. Write down things I already know c. Read about the broad topic

B. A. C Write down what I already know, write down what I need to learn, and read about the topic.

500

You are doing a report about astronauts working in space. Which question below is least important to answer for this report? a. How do astronauts breathe when working in space? b. What do astronauts eat in space? c. What happens if astronauts get sick while working in space? d. How do astronauts put out fires while working in space?

b. What do astronauts eat in space?

Identify Potential Sources

100

You need to fine the longitude and latitude of Sydney, Australia. What is the best reference source to use? a. Almanac b. Atlas c. Dictionary d. Encyclopedia

b. Atlas

200

You need to complete a group project on Buddhism. Your topic is the influence of Buddhism on art. Which database will best meet your needs? a. WORLD SOCIETIES: Describes the regions and governments around the world b. RELIGIONS PAST AND PRESENT: Highlights the beliefs and practices of religions around the world c. EASTERN CULTURE AND LIFE: Provides information about art, music, literature, and religions of the Far East

c. Eastern Culture and Life: Provides information about art, music, literature, and religions of the Far East

300

You need to make a diorama of the Egyptian pyramids. Which resource would be the most helpful to learn about the construction of the Egyptian pyramids? a. An online journal of a tourist who spent a month exploring the pyramids b. An Egyptian government website that shows photos and videos of the pyramids c. A poetry database about ancient civilizations

b. An Egyptian government website that shows photos and videos of the pyramids?

400

If you want to find a book about any topic, which library resource would you use? a. Library catalog or online catalog b. Encyclopedia c. Reference tool d. Periodical database

a. Library catalog or online catalog

500

You have been given a project on immigration. Which library source would NOT help you research your topic? a. databases b. Nonfiction books c. Fiction books d. Reference books

c. Fiction books

Search Strategies

100

In the early 1800s, the U.S. government forced many Native Americans to move west of the Mississippi River. The Cherokee were allowed to stay on their land in Georgia until 1830, when President Jackson forced them to move west also. Their move was known as the Trail of Tears. You need more information about this 1838 event. Which group gives you the best results?? a. “Native Americans” AND “forced migration” b. “Cherokee” AND “U.S. government” c. “Cherokee” AND “Trail of Tears” d. “Native Americans” AND “removal from land

c. Cherokee” AND “Trail of Tears”

200

Below are 4 fiction books that might be found in your library. Select the correct order in which these books would appear on the library shelf?? TANGERINE by Edward Bloor ARMAGEDDON'S CHILDREN by Terry Brooks DEAD LETTER by Betsy Byars FRECKLE JUICE by Judy Blume

Tangerine by BLOOR Freckle Juice by BLUME Armageddon's Children by BROOKS Dead Letter by BYARS

300

You used a magazine article called “TODAY'S IMMIGRANTS” by Karen Fanning for your social studies project. You need to check some facts. Identify the BEST search strategy to use to locate the article in a periodical database. a. Subject search for Fanning b. Title Search for “Today’s Immigrants” c. Subject search for “Today’s Immigrants”

b. Title Search for “TODAY'S IMMIGRANTS”

400

You are looking for a book on astronaut safety in space. Your online library catalog does not show any books on the topic when you use the search terms astronaut safety in space. You should revise your search by using which of the following broader terms?? a. Space station b. Astronaut c. Johnson Space Center d. Space Shuttle

b. Astronaut

500

You need to find out why dumping plastic bags in landfills is a problem for the environment. In the library, you choose a general science book and locate the index. Plastic bags and landfills are not listed in the index. You need a broader term. Which term below should you try next? a. dumps b. bags c. solid waste d. trash

c. solid waste

Evaluate Information

100

You are looking for current books and websites about Pluto and why it is no longer a planet. Which source below offers the most current information to meet your need? a. WWW.NASA.GOV (a website that is update daily) b. OUR STARS AND PLANETS (a book with a copyright date of 1996) c. “PLUTO” ( an entry in World Book Encyclopedia; 2000) d. “MOON AND PLANET” ( an article from in the magazine Scientific America dated July 2008) e. THE PLANETS (a book published in 1998)

www.nasa.gov (a website that is update daily)

200

Select the information from the following source that will help you answer the question: What did Abraham Lincoln accomplish during his presidency?? Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States. He was president during the Civil War and worked to bring the North and South back together. He abolished slavery and is thought to be one of America’s greatest leaders. He was elected to a second term in 1864 but was killed while in office in 1865. a. Lincoln was killed while in office in 1865. b. Lincoln was President during the Civil War. c. Lincoln abolished slavery. d. Lincoln is thought to be one of America's greatest leaders.

c. Lincoln abolished slavery??.

300

You are writing a paper on toy safety. Which website is most likely to have the LEAST biased information?? a. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission b. Mattel, Inc. c. Toy Manufacturers Association d. Toys “R” US

a. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

400

Which website would be the most appropriate resource to locate information about eating healthy foods? a. www.dietsforyounow.com--A site that helps you set up a diet plan b. www.choosemyplate.gov--Department of Agriculture website that gives tips for healthy eating c. www.thinkquest.org/402672--A site created by Ms. Jon's 3rd grade class about food choices d. www.ourdietfads.com--A site that covers recent fad diets

b. www.choosemyplate.gov--Department of Agriculture website that gives tips for healthy eating

500

Everyone in your science class has to create an informational pamphlet on animals. Your topic is giraffes. Select the website below that has the most AUTHORITY on giraffes. a. www.ourgiraffes.org--A site created by scientists studying mammals b. www.lincoln.k12.mi.us/turner--A site about zoo animals created by Mr. Turner's sixth graders c. www.visitsandiegozoo.org--A site created by supporters of the of the San Diego Zoo d. www.safaripictures.com--A site created by a tourist visiting Africa on safari

a. www.ourgiraffes.org--A site created by scientists studying mammals

Use Information Responsibly

100

Your friend tells you about a website where you can download the latest songs that you hear on the radio for free. If you use this website for this purpose, you will be violating which of the following? a. Fair use b. Right to privacy c. Copyright d. Freedom of Information

c. Copyright

200

Your science teacher has assigned a report on animal adaptation. You must include pictures. From which source can you use pictures in your report WITHOUT citing them. a. An animal book b. A search engine pages c. YOUR pictures from the zoo d. A web page

c. YOUR pictures from the zoo

300

Which of the following is NOT a reason why you should cite your sources? a. Citing gives credit to the author b. Citing shows that you have researched the idea c. Citing allows another person to identify the complete work you used d.Citing tells the reader where to purchase the source you used.

d. Citing tells the reader where to purchase the source you used.

400

You find a sentence in a book that you want to include in your report. What must you do with this information to give credit to the author? a. Change the author’s words with your own and include the author’s name. b. Place the information in quotation marks, and include the author's name and page number. c. Write down the information just like it is in the book without the author's name. d. Replace a few worlds in the author's sentence with your own.

b. Place the information in quotation marks, and include the author’s name and page number.

500

Which of the following is NOT an act of censorship? a. A teacher removing words or pictures from a book b. A teacher not allowing a class presentation because he/she does not agree with the group's opinion c. A newspaper editor printing a letter to the editor about the Pledge of Allegiance in school d. A principal forcing a librarian to remove a book from the school library

c. A newspaper editor printing a letter to the editor about the Pledge of Allegiance in school.