Info Lit Tutorial, Module 4
- 1.What does the term "peer review" mean?
- A.
It means that the information presented was reviewed by other people who used it on the Internet.
- B.
It means that the information presented was reviewed and suggested by my professor.
- C.
It means that the information presented was proofread and checked by an editor.
- D.
It means that the information presented was reviewed for accuracy and authority by other experts in the same field.
- 2.What is the most important thing you need in order to access the library's databases?
- 3.What word does EBSCO insert when you choose "Find any of my search terms?"
- A.
And
- B.
Or
- C.
Maybe
- D.
Not
- 4.Oh no! One of the keywords used in the two modules prior to this one was NOT used in this example! Which keyword is missing?
- A.
Censorship
- B.
Government
- C.
Access
- D.
Google
- 5.Does it matter that a keyword was missing in the search for journal articles and periodicals?
- A.
Maybe
- B.
No
- C.
Yes
- 6.What is the purpose of an abstract? (Check all that apply)
- A.
An abstract is great because I can cite it in my bibliography and then I don't have to read the whole article.
- B.
An abstract is great because it lets me know what an article is about.
- C.
An abstract is great because it helps me figure out if an article supports my research.
- D.
An abstract is great because I can tell quickly if an article is peer reviewed.
- 7.What are the differences between periodicals and academic journals? (Check all that apply)
- A.
Academic journals are written for specific audiences in professional or academic fields.
- B.
Periodicals are written for general audiences.
- C.
Academic journals are edited and vetted by experts in the field for which they are written.
- D.
Both periodicals and academic journals might be embargoed for up to 12 months in a database.
- 8.Why should you use limiters when searching in a journal database?
- A.
Limiters are too confusing to use.
- B.
Limiters help control the number of articles that I will have to preview for my research.
- C.
Limiters are boring. All search boxes are like Google.
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