Information Literacy Skills 1
This is a pre-unit assessment of information literacy and reasearch skills.
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Citation: Johnson, Terry. "Working Dogs Help Save Lives." Dog Fancy. 24 June 2007: 75-77In the citation above, what is Dog Fancy?
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Chapter of a book
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Publishing company
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Title of a magazine
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Title of an article
Correct Answer
C. Title of a magazineExplanation
Dog Fancy is the title of a magazine. This is evident from the citation provided, which states that the article "Working Dogs Help Save Lives" was published in Dog Fancy magazine.Rate this question:
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Is the following sentence fact or opinion? You must type fact or opinion in the space.Smoking is bad for your health.
Correct Answer
Explanation
The sentence "Smoking is bad for your health" is a fact. It is a statement that can be proven or disproven based on scientific evidence and research. Smoking has been scientifically proven to have numerous negative effects on health, including increasing the risk of various diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and respiratory problems. Therefore, the statement is a fact rather than an opinion.Rate this question:
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Is the following sentence fact or opinion? You must type fact or opinion in the space.People shouldn't smoke in their homes.
Correct Answer
Opinion
opinionExplanation
The given sentence expresses a personal belief or viewpoint rather than a verifiable statement of fact. It states that "People shouldn't smoke in their homes," which is a subjective opinion about what people should or should not do.Rate this question:
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Is the following sentence fact or opinion? You must type fact or opinion in the space.Smoking can cause lung cancer.
Correct Answer
Fact
factExplanation
The given sentence "Smoking can cause lung cancer" is a fact. It is a widely accepted and scientifically proven statement that smoking is a major cause of lung cancer. Numerous studies and research have established a strong link between smoking and the development of lung cancer. Therefore, the statement can be categorized as a fact rather than an opinion.Rate this question:
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You have used a search engine to locate Web sites on drug and alchol abuse among teenagers. Below are some Web sites that your search retrieved. Read over the site descriptions and choose the ones that would best meet your information need.
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www.addictionscare.com -- a 24-hour hotline for help in your community
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Www.teen.drugabuse.gov -- Describes how different drugs affect the brain.
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Www.teenscenezeen.org -- Teen drug and alcohol abuse information
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Www.teendrugabusers.us -- Provides help for parents with troubled teens.
Correct Answer
C. Www.teenscenezeen.org -- Teen drug and alcohol abuse informationExplanation
The website www.teenscenezeen.org would best meet the information need because it specifically focuses on teen drug and alcohol abuse information. The other websites either provide a hotline for help in the community, describe how different drugs affect the brain, or provide help for parents with troubled teens, which are not directly related to the information need of drug and alcohol abuse among teenagers.Rate this question:
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Which term means lack of bias or prejudice?
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Coverage
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Objectivity
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Currency
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Accuracy
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Authority
Correct Answer
B. ObjectivityExplanation
Objectivity refers to the state of being unbiased or impartial. It means presenting information without personal opinions or prejudices. In the context of the question, objectivity is the term that best describes the lack of bias or prejudice.Rate this question:
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Citation:Gertz, Bill. Business Cycles in the United States Economy. New York: Viking, 1999.This MLA-style citation refers to what type of resource?
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Book
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Chapter within a book
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Encyclopedia article
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Newspaper
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Periodical article
Correct Answer
A. BookExplanation
The given citation, "Gertz, Bill. Business Cycles in the United States Economy. New York: Viking, 1999," follows the MLA-style format for citing a book. It includes the author's name, the title of the book, the place of publication, and the year of publication. Therefore, the correct answer is book.Rate this question:
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If you are assigned to write a persuasive paper on the merits of the European Union, a topic with which you are unfamiliar, which of the following is the best starting point for basic background information?
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A book entitled, Comptetion Law and Industrial Policy in the EU (376 pages)
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A recent USA Today article entitled, "U.S. and European Union Call Truce on Trade War -- for Now." (453 words)
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World Book Encyclopedia (either print or online version)
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Journal of European Economic Development
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Website sponsored by the Coalition for Independent European Nations.
Correct Answer
C. World Book Encyclopedia (either print or online version)Explanation
The World Book Encyclopedia is the best starting point for basic background information on the merits of the European Union because it provides a comprehensive overview of various topics. It covers a wide range of subjects in a concise and accessible manner, making it a reliable and easily understandable source for someone unfamiliar with the topic. The book's print or online version allows the writer to gather relevant information and gain a general understanding of the European Union before delving into more specific sources or arguments.Rate this question:
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Go to the link below. Which of the choices below shows the title of the page or document?http://www.aclu.org/crimjustice/gen/35904res20020304.html
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American Civil Liberties Union
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U.S News and World Report
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Second Amendment
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Because Freedom Can't Protect Itself
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ACLU Position
Correct Answer
C. Second Amendment -
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If you wanted to search for a topic that has several synonyms (for example, young people, adolescents, teenagers, teens) which Boolean operator would you use when typing your search terms?
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Adj
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And
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Near
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Not
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Or
Correct Answer
E. OrExplanation
When searching for a topic with several synonyms, using the Boolean operator "or" would be the most appropriate choice. This is because the "or" operator allows for the inclusion of any of the given search terms in the results, expanding the search to include all possible synonyms.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is NOT a Boolean operator?
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And
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Or
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Not
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Same
Correct Answer
D. SameExplanation
The term "same" is not a Boolean operator. Boolean operators are typically used in computer programming or logic to combine or manipulate true and false values. The operators "and," "or," and "not" are commonly used Boolean operators. However, "same" does not perform any logical operation and is not recognized as a Boolean operator.Rate this question:
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