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Expert Level Resources

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an academic database?

a)

a space base that collects data from outer space.

b)

a collection of numbers put together by anyone on the web

c)

a collection expert information put together by professionals

d)

a collection of any and all information about a topic

2.

Why should you use academic databases for school projects? There are 3 correct answers.

a)

They contain the most expert, reliable information.

b)

Elementary students are not allowed to search the open web using Google, KidRex, Bing and other internet search engines.

c)

They include powerful tools that can be helpful to researchers.

d)

They are expensive.

3.
Google is a search engine that searches the internet for information.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Google gives you all kinds of results. All of the results are appropriate for school and are from experts and professionals.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Google, Internet Explorer, KidRex, etc. are not expert resources. They are just search engines.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Almost anyone can post something on the internet. It can be true or false. Old or new.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
You have to watch out for fake information and fake news when using the internet.
a)
True
b)
False
8.

Where is a safe and easy place to find expert informational resources at school?

a)

Google Search

b)

The center grid of the media center homepage

9.
Most, if not all, of the information and facts in the databases on the media center homepage are from approved experts.
a)
True
b)
False
10.

Example of expert databases or resources on the media center homepage are Britannica School and FactCite.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Which academic database only has pictures and images?

a)

Britannica School

b)

Britannica ImageQuest

c)

Explora

d)

FactCite

12.

You should always tell where you got your information and give credit to the resources.

a)

True

b)

False

13.
At school, you are not allowed to use Google, KidRex, Internet Explorer, etc. to search openly for information.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
When you are using Google docs, Google draw or Google slides at school, you should not use Google search to look for images and information.
a)
True
b)
False