Module 2 Quiz - Choosing A Topic

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

True

False

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

Explanation

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

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2. What's your name?

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2. Truncation is (choose one):

A way to search for alternate endings of works

Having excess baggage

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

Title search

Subject search

Keyword search

Author search

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

Explanation

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

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

True

False

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

Explanation

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

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

Broadens your search

Narrows your search

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

Explanation

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

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

Tobacco and advertising and children

Tobacco or advertising or children

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

Explanation

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

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

Write out your topic in a few sentences

Highlight the main terms and phrases

Brainstorm synonyms, broader terms, and narrower terms

List abbreviations and alternate spellings of words

Check a subject encyclopedia for ideas and concepts

Actually, all of these strategies are effective.

Explanation

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.)

Books

Articles

Magazines

Newspapers

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

Explanation

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

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.

Students who work

Students and work

Work and employment and job and students

(work or employment or job) and students

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).

Explanation

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