Conducting Research

What type of search engine should you use to find peer-reviewed research articles?

• Bing

• Google

• Yahoo

• Google Scholar

• Ask.com

Where is the best place to start if you want up-to-date, reliable academic information?

• A fashion magazine site

• A corporate blog

• A library database

• A personal blog

• A commercial website

If you don't have access to a library database, which tool is recommended for academic research?

• Wikipedia

• Google

• Google Scholar

• Bing

• Yahoo

What should you check to ensure a source is credible when doing internet research?

• If it has a lot of ads

• Its color scheme

• Who owns or sponsors the site

• If it uses modern web design

• Number of images used

Why should you look beyond the first page of search results when researching?

• Pages load faster

• Less advertising

• More variety of sources

• To find less promoted content

• Only outdated information is beyond the first page

What is a sign that information found on a webpage may be biased?

• The text is very formal

• It has a lot of pictures

• Uses emotional or inflammatory language

• The website is popular

• It is written by an expert

How should you handle websites that do not list an author for the information provided?

• Assume the information is incorrect

• Trust it if it is from a credible source

• Disregard the information

• Always find the author's background first

• Consult a librarian before using the information

What should you do if you can't find an original source for a fact?

• Use the information without verification

• Check if multiple credible sites agree

• Assume it's correct if it's widely reported

• Use a blog as the source

• Create a hypothesis based on the fact

Librarians know a lot about finding good information. How does talking to a librarian help with a project on ancient civilizations?

• They give out free books

• They guide you to reliable and accurate information

• They suggest the most colorful books

• They only like old books

• They prefer websites over books

New information is important for topics that change quickly. Why use the newest articles for a project on technology?

• Old articles give a better history lesson

• New articles have the latest and most correct information

• They are easier to read

• They are reviewed by other experts

• Old articles are less biased