Super Challenging Research Quiz

Using quotation marks around a phrase will...

• Do Nothing

• Keep phrases together

• Expand your search

Answer explanation

Quotation marks keep phrases together!

If you search for

"clean energy"

Quotation marks ensure the database keeps this phrase together

Using the Boolean filter "OR" will

• Narrow down your search

• Keep your results the same

• Expand your search

Answer explanation

OR will make your search results waaaaaaaay larger.

What is peer-review and/or why is peer-review used?

Answer explanation

What's the difference between Google and a research database?

• Google used natural language and answers questions

• Databases use precise keywords and access vetted content

Answer explanation

Google and library/research databases operate differently, but both are valuable

Using NOT will...

• Eliminate a keyword

• Expand your search

Answer explanation

Use "NOT" when you want to remove research from your search results

What is a "KEYWORD"?

• Keywords represent the MAIN CONCEPTS of a topic

• No

Answer explanation

The best way to find new keywords is to look at the....

• Citation

• Title

• Subject Headings

• The article itself

Answer explanation

Some articles have a list of keywords at the top, just below the title!

How can you put an item on hold?

• Grab the item and embrace it

• Click on REQUEST in the item description

Answer explanation

Remember, you have to be logged-in to request an item

You can search for PHYSICAL books on the library shelf by using which filter?

• Full Text Online

• Open Access

• Held By Library

• Everything

Answer explanation

When you're searching for physical books, conduct your topic search and then use the left-hand limiter to narrow to "Held By Library"

Draw your favorite historical figure