Review of research and online sources

Review of research and online sources

A review activity ala brain pop

Multiple Choice

The scope of a research project depends most on the project's:

• Introduction

• Sources

• Size

Multiple Choice

Compared to main research, pre-search is generally:

• Broader (larger in scope)

• Narrower

• More relevant

Multiple Choice

"What was World War I?" is not an ideal research question because:

• It's not relevant to the topic

• There aren’t many sources on the topic

• It's not specific enough

Multiple Choice

Sub-questions are like _____ on the way to answering the main research question.

• roadblocks

• stepping stones

• dead ends

Multiple Choice

The following are examples of sources, except:

• written letter

• An interview

• A table of contents

Multiple Choice

The statement "Research is not a straight line" means:

• Pre-search happens after research

• Research can go in unexpected directions

• Research never ends

Multiple Choice

In addition to online research, library research is recommended because:

• Only libraries provide Internet access

• Not all sources can be found online

• Librarians do not use the Internet for research

Multiple Choice

What part of a book is most helpful for locating information relevant to your research?

• Introduction

• Author's note

• Index

Multiple Choice

This note is an example of a(n):

• Paraphrase

• Direct quote

• Original idea

Multiple Choice

The publisher of a restaurant's website is most likely to be:

• The restaurant's owner.

• A food critic.

• The head chef.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an open domain resource?

• Personal blog

• Federal agency website

• Digital archive of college library

Multiple Choice

Which organization's website would have a ".gov" domain?

• A city mayor's office

• A political news show

• A health care firm

Multiple Choice

To determine the reliability of an unfamiliar site, you should look into the:

• Publication date and number of pages.

• Privacy policy.

• Publisher, author, and content.

Multiple Choice

In evaluating an online article about Albert Einstein's work, what is the most important factor?

• The domain of the website.

• The publication date of the article.

• The qualifications of the author.

Multiple Choice

Who of these would be the most trustworthy author of Revolutionary War blog?

• A collector of Civil War memorabilia

• A tour guide at a natural history museum

• A graduate student of Early American History

Multiple Choice

Citations allow users to ________ information in an online source.

• Support

• Fact-check

• Dispute

Multiple Choice

_____ are a valuable tool for keeping track of trustworthy online sources.

• Bookmarks

• Author biographies

• "About" pages