Empowerment Technologies Quiz 3

While researching online for your assignment, you come across an insightful passage that perfectly supports your topic. What action should you take to avoid plagiarism when using this information in your work?

• Use the passage verbatim and include a link to the source.

• Paraphrase the passage without attribution to the original source.

• Incorporate the passage as is without any changes.

• Paraphrase the passage and provide proper citation to the original source.

You're helping a younger sibling with an online research project. To ensure safe and appropriate search results, which action would you suggest they take when using a search engine?

• Disable any content filters to access a wider range of information.

• Click on the first result that matches the search query.

• Avoid using specific keywords to get more diverse results.

• Enable the "Safe Search" feature to filter out explicit content.

What is the primary function of a search engine on the internet?

• Providing online shopping recommendations.

• Hosting online gaming platforms.

• Connecting users through social media.

• Indexing and retrieving information from the web.

You're creating a list of criteria to evaluate the credibility of online information sources. Which three factors should you include to ensure the reliability of the sources?

• Number of advertisements on the website, font style, and use of emojis.

• Popularity of the website, number of social media followers, and colorful design.

• Author's qualifications, presence of citations, and publication date.

• Length of the article, use of bold headings, and variety of font sizes.

You're conducting online research for a school project on renewable energy sources. Which action demonstrates effective research skills?

• Using information from a personal blog with no author credentials.

• Citing Wikipedia as the sole source for your project.

• Analyzing information from peer-reviewed scientific journals.

• Copying and pasting text directly from a website without attribution.

What term refers to entering keywords or phrases into a search engine to find information on the internet?

• Web Browsing

• Social Media Posting

• Online Gaming

• Online Shopping

You're researching the topic of artificial intelligence for a project. After conducting an initial search, you realize you're getting too many irrelevant results. What action involves analyzing the search results effectively?

• Adding more broad and general keywords to the search query.

• Clicking on the first few results to get a better understanding.

• Refining your search by using more specific keywords or filters.

• Changing the search engine you're using for better results.

Which of the following is considered a reliable online information source for academic research?

• A personal blog written by an individual with no expertise in the subject.

• A Wikipedia article that has been recently updated by anonymous contributors.

• A peer-reviewed research paper published in a reputable academic journal.

• A social media post with opinions and anecdotes related to the topic.

You're researching a health-related topic online and come across a website with information that seems unreliable and biased. What action should you take to apply responsible online search practices?

• Share the information on social media for others to see.

• Include the information in your research without verifying its credibility.

• Evaluate multiple sources and cross-reference information to verify its accuracy.

• Disregard the website entirely and avoid conducting further research.

You're tasked with creating a research paper for your university assignment. How can you effectively use Google Scholar to assist in your research process?

• Share your personal research findings on the platform.

• Use it as a social media platform to connect with other researchers.

• Access a wide range of scholarly articles, journals, and academic papers.

• Upload your own research papers to gain recognition.