Information Searching Skills Quiz

What is the first step in effective information searching according to the module?

• Evaluating Sources

• Identifying Research Needs

• Synthesizing Sources

• Choosing a Database

Which of the following is NOT a Boolean operator mentioned in the module?

• OR

• AND

• NOT

• WITH

What are the key characteristic of a strong research question?

• It is narrow and unchangeable.

• It is specific and rigid.

• It is focused and flexible.

• It is broad and vague.

Which database is described as having a broad search tool that returns a large number of results across disciplines?

• Google Scholar

• UNC Libraries

• ProQuest

• JSTOR

What is the purpose of using quotation marks in a search query?

• To exclude terms from the search

• To keep phrases together

• To expand the search

• To narrow the search

Which source is considered high-quality according to the module?

• A social media post

• A Wikipedia entry

• A peer-reviewed article

• A blog post with no author

What should you do if your initial search does not yield useful results?

• Tweak your terms and try again

• Give up on the research question

• Use the same search terms repeatedly

• Ignore the search and use random sources

What is the final step in the information searching process as outlined in the module?

• Synthesizing Sources

• Effective Inquiry

• Choosing a Database

• Evaluating Sources