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1. Do a new search using the "Basic Search" function and checking only the Health / Recreation tab.  Type in the United States Health Care Reform November 2009.  Look at source 3.  Who wrote this article? 

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The correct answer is Joe Klein. This can be determined by following the instructions to do a new search using the "Basic Search" function and checking only the Health/Recreation tab. Typing in "United States Health Care Reform November 2009" and looking at source 3, it can be inferred that Joe Klein wrote this article.

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What do you know about information literacy? Do you believe you could make the grade with this quiz? Information literacy is a set of abilities that allow individuals to determine when information is needed and locate, evaluate, and effectively use the evidence. Information literacy matter focuses on the process of... see morediscovering, analyzing, and making decisions based on this information. Take on this quiz and look at how much you know about information literacy. see less

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2. What book is represented by the following call number:  PL856.U673 E44 1993 ?

Explanation

The call number "PL856.U673 E44 1993" represents the book "The Elephant Vanishes". The call number is a unique identifier used in libraries to locate specific books. In this case, the call number includes the classification code "PL856.U673" which corresponds to a specific subject or language, and "E44 1993" which likely represents the author's last name and the year of publication. Therefore, the book associated with this call number is "The Elephant Vanishes".

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3. Is the publication Sports Management peer reviewed?

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The given answer is "Yes" because the question is asking whether the publication "Sports Management" is peer-reviewed. Peer review is a process where experts in the same field review and evaluate the quality and validity of the research articles before they are published. Therefore, if the publication is peer-reviewed, it means that the articles published in "Sports Management" undergo this rigorous evaluation process by experts in the field, ensuring the credibility and reliability of the information presented in the publication.

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4. When was the article published?

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The article was published on November 9, 2009.

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5. If you type Health Care Reform into CQ Researcher Online, how many results do you get?

Explanation

Make sure you are only looking in CQ Researcher Online.

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6. Is Klein's article peer-reviewed?

Explanation

The given answer is "No" because the question asks whether Klein's article is peer-reviewed. Peer review is a process in which experts in the same field as the author review and evaluate the article before it is published. Since the answer is "No," it implies that Klein's article did not go through this peer review process.

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7. Time magazine should be in quotation marks when you refer to it in your paper and on your Works Cited page.

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Titles of books and magazines are underlined or italicized. Journal articles go inside quotation marks.

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8. Under "Article Finder," on the Library's homepage, there is a button for "Facts & Stats."  Click on that.  Click on U.S. Census Bureau.  Conduct a Search@Census for Farmville, VA.  Click on Facts: Farmville town, VA.  Click on Demographic Profile. What is the number of households making less than $10,000 annually?

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To find the number of households making less than $10,000 annually, the user needs to follow the given steps on the Library's homepage. By clicking on "Facts & Stats" under "Article Finder," then selecting U.S. Census Bureau, and conducting a Search@Census for Farmville, VA. After that, they need to click on "Facts: Farmville town, VA" and finally click on "Demographic Profile." The answer to the question is 400.

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9. If you type Health Care Reform into the "Quick Search" feature, how many results do you get?

Explanation

Make sure you put Health Care Reform in correctly, and make sure you used the "Quick Search" feature.

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10. Wilson Web is best described as which of the following:

Explanation

Wilson Web is best described as an online database because it is a digital platform that provides access to a wide range of information and resources. Unlike a newspaper or a journal, Wilson Web is not limited to a specific publication or set of articles. It offers a vast collection of content from various sources, making it a comprehensive resource for research and information retrieval. It is not specifically a website component of a journal, as it encompasses a broader range of content beyond just one publication.

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11. What percentage of Farmville's population makes under $10,000 annually?

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The correct answer is 19%. This means that out of the total population of Farmville, 19% of them earn less than $10,000 annually. This indicates a significant portion of the population in Farmville is earning a low income.

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12. In what periodical was this article published?

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The correct answer is Time because the question is asking for the periodical in which the article was published. Out of the given options, Time is the only one that is a well-known periodical. U.S. News and World Report, Wilson Web, and Health Watch are not typically recognized as periodicals.

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13. The library's "Quick Search" feature allows you to which of the following:

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The "Quick Search" feature allows you to scan all of the library's online databases that contain journals.

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14. What is the number of houses with no heating fuel sources of any kind in Farmville, VA?

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The correct answer is 10 because it is stated that the number of houses with no heating fuel sources of any kind in Farmville, VA is 10.

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15. What is the title of this article? USE QUOTATION MARKS AND A PERIOD 

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The title of the article is "Do the Right Thing." This is indicated by the fact that the given answer is enclosed in quotation marks and followed by a period, which is a common formatting style for titles.

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16. The Longwood Library catalog allows you to search for which of the following:

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The catalog allows you to search for books, CDs, and DVDs only. The journal databases allow you to search for articles.

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17. According to the "Databases A-Z" description on the library's website, CQ Researcher Online contains "fill in the direct quotation."  Use quotation marks.

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The correct answer is a direct quotation from the description of CQ Researcher Online provided in the "Databases A-Z" section of the library's website. The quotation states that CQ Researcher Online offers "original in-depth reports on contemporary political and social issues, including health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the U.S. economy." This information can be found on the library's website under the description of CQ Researcher Online.

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18. To determine your source's credibility, you should take into account which of the following:

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ALL of these criteria are important.

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Do a new search using the "Basic Search" function and...
What book is represented by the following call number: ...
Is the publication Sports Management peer reviewed?
When was the article published?
If you type Health Care Reform into CQ Researcher Online, how many...
Is Klein's article peer-reviewed?
Time magazine should be in quotation marks when you refer to it in...
Under "Article Finder," on the Library's homepage, there...
If you type Health Care Reform into the "Quick Search"...
Wilson Web is best described as which of the following:
What percentage of Farmville's population makes under $10,000...
In what periodical was this article published?
The library's "Quick Search" feature allows you to which...
What is the number of houses with no heating fuel sources of any kind...
What is the title of this article? USE QUOTATION MARKS AND A...
The Longwood Library catalog allows you to search for which of the...
According to the "Databases A-Z" description...
To determine your source's credibility, you should take into...
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