Test Your Knowledge About Database Source For Research! Trivia Quiz

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Are you looking for a quiz to Test Your Knowledge about database source for Research? A database source for Research is a database where you can find all the information you require for your Research. Take up this amazing qui and get an idea of how you can use this resource to get your results for the Research you are undertaking.

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1.

When you are keyword searching, you should
- A.
  
  Avoid technical jargon, slang and abbreviations
- B.
  
  Think up lots of synonyms and related words for a concept and use all of them
- C.
  
  Pick one word for a concept and use just that one
Correct Answer
B. Think up lots of synonyms and related words for a concept and use all of them

Explanation
When you are developing a list of keywords for a concept, you should come up with synonyms and related words - including any jargon, slang, and abbreviations you think might be used in the information sources you are searching.

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2.

AND
- A.
  
  Means "both"
- B.
  
  Means "either"
- C.
  
  Broadens the topic (increases the number of search results)
Correct Answer
A. Means "both"

Explanation
The Boolean operator AND means "both," as in, articles should contain both keywords. It narrows the topic by requiring articles to meet two separate criteria at the same time.

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3.

When do you use parentheses ( ) in searching?
- A.
  
  For keywords and concepts that are optional
- B.
  
  Around phrases of two or more words
- C.
  
  To surround keywords joined by OR
- D.
  
  To get different endings like animal(s) or educate(d)
Correct Answer
C. To surround keywords joined by OR

Explanation
For phrases, use quotation marks. For different endings, use the asterisk (star symbol.) There is no way to specify that a keyword or concept is optional. Use parentheses around different keywords for the same concept joined by OR. There's no reason for it except the database gets confused if you don't.

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4.

To get scholarly research sources that the Online Library doesn't have...
- A.
  
  I should get my Empire State College photo ID and go to a nearby SUNY, CUNY, or New York state community college library.
- B.
  
  I should buy them from an online bookstore like Amazon.com
- C.
  
  I should go to my local public library.
- D.
  
  I should ask my instructor to borrow the books and articles that they recommend.
Correct Answer
A. I should get my Empire State College photo ID and go to a nearby SUNY, CUNY, or New York state community college library.

Explanation
You can buy used or go through a commercial doc delivery service but since it costs money, it should be a last resort. Public libraries are great for pleasure reading, everyday fact-finding, and kids' homework, but they don't have scholarly materials. D is just silly, although it's been known to happen - just don't take advantage!

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5.

I'm searching a library database for information on methods of transportation. I want to find out about ground and air transportation, but I'm not interested in water transportation. What is the best search query?
- A.
  
  Trains AND planes AND automobiles AND boats
- B.
  
  (trains OR planes OR automobiles) NOT boats
- C.
  
  (trains OR planes OR automobiles) AND boats
- D.
  
  (trains AND planes AND automobiles) NOT boats
Correct Answer
B. (trains OR planes OR automobiles) NOT boats

Explanation
(trains OR planes OR automobiles) will pull up articles that mention any or all of those keywords. NOT boats then exclude any articles that mention boats.

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6.

Name a research subject and name one of the library's databases that you might use to research it.

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Test Your Knowledge About Database Source For Research! Trivia Quiz

When you are keyword searching, you should

AND

When do you use parentheses ( ) in searching?

To get scholarly research sources that the Online Library doesn't have...

I'm searching a library database for information on methods of transportation. I want to find out about ground and air transportation, but I'm not interested in water transportation. What is the best search query?

Name a research subject and name one of the library's databases that you might use to research it.