1. How does information literacy happen?
a. In a continuous cycle of research and reflection
b. Sporadically, without any rhyme or reason
c. Rarely, and unevenly among its recipients
d. All at once, and very suddenly
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2. Information literacy begins with ______.
a. attitude
b. practicality
c. inquiry
d. obsession
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3. When you begin to define your topic for a research project, why should you avoid
choosing a topic that's too broad?
a. It might lead to you forgetting what sparked your curiosity in the first place.
b. It may not lead you to enough sources of information.
c. It may lead to a larger gap between what you currently know and what you want to know.
d. It may be hard to cover in a single presentation or paper.
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4. Why should you choose a research topic that interests you?
a. You will reduce the amount of work necessary.
c. You are guaranteed to get a high grade.
d. You will not have to consult a multitude of Web sources.
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5. Which of the following habits will be MOST likely to help you avoid and prevent
plagiarism?
a. When using a direct quote, change at least a few of the words.
b. If you summarize from a source, be sure to paraphrase.
c. When using an image from a source, try to change it slightly.
d. If your notes include an idea closely identified with another person, note the source.
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6. What types of words are MOST helpful in your refined Web searches on a given
research topic?
a. Random words
b. Large words
c. Specific key words
d. Unusual words
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7. If you're given the advice to "dig into the deep Web," what is meant by this?
a. The deep Web refers to websites that are geared toward students and instructors.
b. The deep Web refers to websites created by organizations for subscribers and not the general public.
c. The deep Web refers to all foreign-based websites.
d. The deep Web refers to websites that are available only to researchers on various subjects.
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8. Why is it important to evaluate any Web-based information for bias when doing your
research and gathering your information?
a. To ensure it is current
c. To ensure it is not one-sided
d. To ensure it comes from an authoritative voice
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9. ______ is a system for extracting the most useful information from many Web-based
sources, storing it in one place, and organizing it for easy access any time.
a. A journal entry
b. A personal knowledge base
d. Information literacy
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1. How does information literacy happen?
a. In a continuous cycle of research and reflection
b. Sporadically, without any rhyme or reason
c. Rarely, and unevenly among its recipients
d. All at once, and very suddenly
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2. Information literacy begins with ______.
a. attitude
b. practicality
c. inquiry
d. obsession
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3. When you begin to define your topic for a research project, why should you avoid
choosing a topic that's too broad?
a. It might lead to you forgetting what sparked your curiosity in the first place.
b. It may not lead you to enough sources of information.
c. It may lead to a larger gap between what you currently know and what you want to know.
d. It may be hard to cover in a single presentation or paper.
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4. Why should you choose a research topic that interests you?
a. You will reduce the amount of work necessary.
b. You are more likely to do in-depth research if you're passionate about the topic.
c. You are guaranteed to get a high grade.
d. You will not have to consult a multitude of Web sources.
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5. Which of the following habits will be MOST likely to help you avoid and prevent
plagiarism?
a. When using a direct quote, change at least a few of the words.
b. If you summarize from a source, be sure to paraphrase.
c. When using an image from a source, try to change it slightly.
d. If your notes include an idea closely identified with another person, note the source.
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6. What types of words are MOST helpful in your refined Web searches on a given
research topic?
a. Random words
b. Large words
c. Specific key words
d. Unusual words
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7. If you're given the advice to "dig into the deep Web," what is meant by this?
a. The deep Web refers to websites that are geared toward students and instructors.
b. The deep Web refers to websites created by organizations for subscribers and not the general public.
c. The deep Web refers to all foreign-based websites.
d. The deep Web refers to websites that are available only to researchers on various subjects.
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8. Why is it important to evaluate any Web-based information for bias when doing your
research and gathering your information?
a. To ensure it is current
b. To ensure it can be supported and verified
c. To ensure it is not one-sided
d. To ensure it comes from an authoritative voice
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9. ______ is a system for extracting the most useful information from many Web-based
sources, storing it in one place, and organizing it for easy access any time.
a. A journal entry
b. A personal knowledge base
c. The deep Web
d. Information literacy
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10. Which of the following would be the LEAST effective way to get even more benefit
from your personal knowledge base?
a. Curate
b. Relate
c. Update
d. Create
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A man who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has just published his account
of his days leading up to the famous March on Washington and the “I Have a Dream”
speech. This article was published in a nationally recognized magazine, and so it was
fact-checked by a full-time editorial staff.
Check all that apply.
Authority
Currency
Coverage
