Multiple choice

1. Which of the following is not a tip that can help you find good sources for a topic?

A. Have a clear system of note taking.

B. Keep track of citation information for each source.

C. Have a narrowed topic and working thesis.

D. Limit yourself to one source in the beginning.

2. Of the following is not a good technique for learning your way around a library?

A. Taking a formal or guided tour of the library.

B. Reviewing library Web site.

C. Consulting with librarians.

D. Wandering around without a purpose the first time you visit

3. Of the following do you not normally need to take into consideration when determining if an author is biased?

A. The tone of the writing

B. The descriptive and connotative language used in the writing

C. The author's background and its effects on the writing

D. Your age as a reader

4. You're going to interview someone in preparation for writing a research paper on teaching techniques for macroeconomics. For this topic, who would be the best person to interview?

A. economist

B. student in a macroeconomics course

C. president of a university

D. professor of macroeconomics