The Information Literacy Exam! Trivia

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1. Use CONSULS to find:

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CONSULS is the shared catalog of the four state universities and the Connecticut State Library and you can search for materials held by all five institutions.

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What do you know about information literacy? Do you suppose you can take on this quiz? Information knowledge is the skill to define problems in terms of their information requirements and employ a systematic approach to search, locate, apply, and integrate the information and evaluate the entire process in terms... see moreof value and efficiency. Take this quiz will help you see how much you know about information literacy. see less

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2. You need a username/password or a library PIN to:

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A username/password or a library PIN is required to perform all the mentioned tasks. Requesting books online from another CSU library, accessing library databases when not on campus, and accessing online course reserves all require authentication through a username/password or library PIN. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above."

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3. Plagiarism is when you

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All of these constitute plagiarism! You must always cite any information that you use whether it is spoken or written, and even if you have rephrased it.

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4. Books in our library are arranged by:

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Books in our library are arranged by Library of Congress call number which consists of a combination of letters and numbers.

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5. Interlibrary loan service

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If you have time for your research paper, certainly obtain articles through ILL for free.

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6. What is the call number of the 10th edition of "The Life of Francis Marion" by William Gilmore Simms?

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If your search was limited only to SCSU you won't see the 10th edition. The 10th edition is held by CCSU and the State Library.

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7. A book by a journalist on the major events of the twentieth century is:

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A secondary source discusses events that have already occurred.

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8. Which of the following search strategies will retrieve the least results?

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The more search terms you combine with "and", the fewer your results.

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9. In which of the following databases can you find peer-reviewed journal articles?

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Academic Search Premier is a good starting point for finding peer-reviewed or scholarly articles on almost any subject.

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10. What type of periodical is The English Review?

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Check "Ulrich's International Periodical Directory" database if you are unsure about the type of periodical.

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11. To find journal articles on your topic, you need to:

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You must use the appropriate database(s) to find journal articles on your topic.

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12. Clicking on "Find the article at SCSU" while searching a database.

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You can often, but not always, find the full text of an article by clicking on the "Find article at SCSU" link.

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Use CONSULS to find:
You need a username/password or a library PIN to:
Plagiarism is when you
Books in our library are arranged by:
Interlibrary loan service
What is the call number of the 10th edition of "The Life of...
A book by a journalist on the major events of the twentieth century...
Which of the following search strategies will retrieve the least...
In which of the following databases can you find peer-reviewed journal...
What type of periodical is The English Review?
To find journal articles on your topic, you need to:
Clicking on "Find the article at SCSU" while searching a...
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