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Research Skills and Information Sources

Research Skills and Information Sources

Assessment

Interactive Video

Other

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of gathering background information before starting research, similar to preparing for a trip. It highlights the use of encyclopedias, dictionaries, and guides for understanding a topic's basics. Wikipedia is suggested as a starting point for finding keywords and ideas, but not as a reliable source. The tutorial also advises using library resources for credible information and suggests contacting librarians for assistance.

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19 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to gather information before visiting a new place?

To be better prepared and have a better experience

To make sure you don't enjoy the trip

To ensure you spend a lot of money

To avoid any kind of adventure

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of background information in research?

It gives a list of all possible research topics

It provides detailed analysis of the topic

It helps understand the basics and significance of the topic

It offers a personal opinion on the topic

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a source for finding background information?

Social media

Encyclopedias

Guides and handbooks

Dictionaries

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major limitation of using Wikipedia for research?

It is too expensive to access

It is not available online

It only covers a limited number of topics

Anyone can edit it, leading to potential misinformation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can Wikipedia be useful despite its limitations?

It provides a final conclusion for research

It offers keywords and basic ideas for further research

It is the only source needed for research

It provides a list of all possible research topics

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in using Wikipedia for research?

Ignoring it completely

Editing the articles

Finding keywords and basic ideas

Citing it as a reliable source

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should you check the reference list at the end of a Wikipedia article?

To find outdated information

To find personal opinions

To find unrelated topics

To find more credible sources

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