Module 2 Quiz - Choosing A Topic

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1. In library indexes and databases the records have searchable fields such as 'author', 'title' and 'subject headings'. (Choose one.)

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Library database records do have fields which allow for more targeted and efficient searches.

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2. Truncation is (choose one):
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3. Which one of these search types looks for terms anywhere in the record of a book or article? (Choose one.) 

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A keyword search looks for terms anywhere in the record of a book or article.

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4. Using the connector AND broadens your search, and you will get more records back. (Choose one.)

Explanation

The AND connector narrows your search because both terms must be present.

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5. Using the connector OR in a search (Choose one.)  

Explanation

The connector OR broadens your search and the connector AND narrows the search.

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6. You will get MORE results from which of these searches: (Choose one.) 

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The connector OR broadens your search and the connector AND narrows the search.

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7. Which of the following are effective strategies for choosing search terms?  (Choose all that apply.)

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Actually, all of these strategies are effective.

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8. Which one of these records is NOT found in MnPALS, the library catalog? (Choose one.) 

Explanation

The records for books, magazines and newspapers are in MnPALS, but articles are not.

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9. Imagine you are searching a library database for articles about college students' jobs. Choose two possible options for a search strategy from the examples below.

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Phrases that include words like 'who' are usually not effective. Remember to connect different ideas with AND. But using AND would mean the record would have to include all four terms in it. Also, some of these terms are synonyms for the same concept. They can be connected with OR (for example, work OR employment OR job).

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In library indexes and databases the records have searchable fields...
Truncation is (choose one):
Which one of these search types looks for terms anywhere in the record...
Using the connector AND broadens your search, and you will get more...
Using the connector OR in a search (Choose one.)  
You will get MORE results from which of these searches: (Choose...
Which of the following are effective strategies for choosing search...
Which one of these records is NOT found in MnPALS, the library...
Imagine you are searching a library database for articles about...
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