WorksheetsEnglish 8.9 Review
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Name three resources that would be appropriate to use for research.
a)
Professional jargon, book, journal article, interview
b)
iPad app, email, book
c)
Newspaper article, encyclopedia, television drama
d)
Book, government website, journal article
2.
Which would be an appropriate reference material to use for a PowerPoint presentation?
a)
Pinterest.
b)
World Book Encyclopedia.
c)
Magazine article.
d)
Video game.
3.
Which resource is NOT an appropriate source to use for a research paper? a. Interview of a local politician.
a)
Voice recording of the memories of a Civil Rights worker.
b)
Book titled “The History of Norfolk”.
c)
Wikipedia.
d)
Interview of a local politician.
4.
Which is NOT a reason to use appropriate reference materials for research?
a)
Internet safety.
b)
Accurate and current information.
c)
Authoritative sources.
d)
To gain publicity.
5.
You are writing a paper about natural lakes in the United States. You need to include information about features and draw a map showing three of the lakes. Which would be the best resources to use?
a)
Thesaurus and atlas.
b)
Encyclopedia and almanac.
c)
Dictionary and newspaper.
d)
Encyclopedia and atlas
6.
Which would be the most appropriate source for information on the life of the scientist Charles Darwin?
a)
Newspaper database.
b)
Biography database
c)
Book on British authors.
d)
Book on evolution.
7.
Which of these resources would have current information on the results of an election?
a)
Newspaper.
b)
Encyclopedia.
c)
Social Studies textbook.
d)
City of Norfolk website.
8.
You are writing a paper comparing the weapons used during the Civil War and World War II. Which would be the best resources to use to start your information search?
a)
Bibliography.
b)
Dictionary.
c)
Encyclopedia.
d)
History textbook.
9.
(True/False) Websites that end in .org, .gov, and .edu would be considered valid and authentic.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
(True/False) Websites can only be authentic if they are evaluated by a teacher or librarian.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Which of these resources would contain the most valid information about hurricanes?
a)
Encyclopedia.
b)
Science textbook
c)
National Hurricane Center website.
d)
Bibliography.
12.
You would be wise to question the authenticity of an item from
a)
The New York Times newspaper.
b)
CNN national news show.
c)
CBS national news broadcast.
d)
Facebook or Twitter.
13.
The Norfolk Zoo has just received a pair of cheetahs. You want to know what they eat. What would be the best search terms to use?
a)
Cheetahs and zoo.
b)
Zoo and diet.
c)
Cheetahs and diet.
d)
Cheetahs and habitat.
14.
You are researching the topic of “genetic engineering” for your Biology class. Which group of tools would be most useful?
a)
Science database and an Internet search engine such as Google.
b)
Online thesaurus and online encyclopedia.
c)
Newspaper database and eBook on ethics of genetic engineering.
d)
Opinion editorial from the Virginian Pilot newspaper.
15.
Eli’s teacher asks the students to write about a time they had to work hard to accomplish something. Eli decides to write about building a tree house. Which website would be most helpful for learning how to build a treehouse?
a)
Tree House Images: Stunning images of tree houses around the country.
b)
Tree House Outfitters: Customize your tree house with rope swings, trap doors, and zip lines.
c)
Tree House Prices: Best prices for tree house materials.
d)
Tree House Ideas: Free easy-to-follow plans for tree house designs.
16.
You read that 47% of Americans owed no money on their income tax returns. Which source would best prove the validity of this statement?
a)
The President’s blog on American’s tax burden.
b)
“Tax Foundation” website for research on tax policies.
c)
“Speak Out” website highlighting economic inequality.
d)
“Freedom from Taxes” website to protect you from taxation.
17.
You are researching pet care. You find the following website: “Animal Rights Activism”. What signals you to be cautious about possible bias in this resource?
a)
The title of the website.
b)
You found the website from a link on Wikipedia.
c)
Proper pet care can be expensive.
d)
Your parents do not allow pets.
18.
You are a Norfolk Public Schools student researching the causes of pollution in the Chesapeake Bay. Which resource would provide information that most closely matches your own point of view?
a)
The Mississippi River Project website.
b)
Mount Trashmore Park website.
c)
website for the Southeastern Virginia Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
d)
website for the Maryland Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
19.
When collecting research, you will need to cite your sources for
a)
Use of another author’s words or ideas
b)
Information you decide not to use.
c)
Only sources that you quoted.
d)
There is no need to cite sources.
20.
(True/False) Plagiarism is punishable by law.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
Is it legal for you to use images from Google on your own Web page?
a)
Yes, if I get permission from the photographer or artist.
b)
Yes, it is always legal to use Google images.
c)
No, never use a Google image.
d)
No, I don’t need permission, I can just use it.
22.
Would breaking ethical or legal guidelines have greater consequences in a court of law?
a)
Ethical
b)
Legal
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