WorksheetsMCC Info 1001 Information Literacy Assessment - Final
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
First Name
Last Name
B3
B4
A citation may contain the following elements, except:
title
date
library name
author
Database search results can be refined to which of the following?
full-text
scholarly/peer-reviewed articles
dates
all of the above
If you need to find the book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" on the shelf in the Metropolitan Community College Library, what information do you need?
call number
phone number
author
copyright date
If you were going to search a research database, which search statement is the most appropriate for the following question? "How does social adjustment relate to family relations?"
relate AND family relations OR social adjustment
relate AND social adjustment
family relations AND social adjustment
relate AND family relations
In critically evaluating information sources, you should consider all but
the date of publication
the credentials of the author(s)
the length of the information source
the accuracy of the information
Information literacy is a term that best applies to:
College students learning to improve their research skills
Lifelong learners in any number of learning situations
Librarians designing interactive instruction tools
Both A and B
Information literacy is defined as all of the following except:
Knowing where to find answers
Knowing how to use information legally and ethically
Knowing how to determine the extent of the information you need
Knowing how to study
Library resources include all of the following materials except:
Journals
Books
Streaming Videos
Blogs
MCC libraries subscribe to several databases, which include:
Encyclopedias
Auto repair information
Full-text magazine, journal, and newspaper articles
All of the above
Most of the time, you cannot use an encyclopedia as a source in a research paper, but an encyclopedia gives you background information and an overview of a topic you would like to do research on.
True
False
The internet is a
bibliographic database
U.S. network of computers
well-organized online catalog
worldwide network of computers
The library pays for subscriptions to several databases. Of the following, which is a paid database?
Library Online Catalog
Yahoo! Search
Academic Search Complete
The type of source that offers a brief, general treatment of a subject is:
a periodical article
a primary source
a book
an encyclopedia article
This tool searches the card catalog, ebooks, streaming collection, and a variety of databases.
Discovery
Databases
Books and Videos
eBooks
What is a library database?
Books that can be found within the library.
Information resources that are found on the World Wide Web. They contain information that has been edited and fact-checked by scholars, librarians, and professionals in related fields and include articles, books, images, audio, and video files from trustworthy sources.
Websites that anyone can put information on, similar to blogs.
Information resources that are paid for by the library. They contain information that has been edited and fact-checked by scholars, librarians, and professionals in related fields and include articles, books, images, audio, and video files from trustworthy sources.
What type of source is identified in the following citation? Moddelmog, Debra. Reading Desire: In Pursuit of Ernest Hemingway. Ithaca: Cornell UP, 1999. Print.
government document
magazine or journal
newspaper
book
What is a library database?
A place to search for items owned by a specific library, including books, movies, journals, magazines, music scores, government documents, and more.
An online searchable collection of information
A great resource to get an overview of a topic
None of the above
When searching in a research database, the use of Boolean operators "AND", "OR", and "NOT" can be useful in narrowing or widening your search results. Which word would be used to increase the number of items retrieved?
AND
OR
NOT
All of the above
When searching the Internet, you should keep in mind
that because of copyright laws, nothing worthwhile is ever published on the Internet.
that you can find any information online if you just search long enough.
that not all online sources provide reliable or authoritative information.
that banner ads and chat rooms will often lead you to the best quality information.
When starting your research, subject-specific reference sources (encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.) are recommended for background information on a topic.
True
False
Which database is recommended for articles on controversial topics?
LitFinder
Opposing Viewpoints
Art Full Text
Academic Search Complete
Which is the best place to find research published by scholars, experts, or professionals?
On amazon.com
In newspapers
In magazines
In books and scholarly journals
What is the best strategy when you find too much information?
Narrow your question
Only use the first few results
Change your topic
Broaden your question
Which library resource would you use to find a newspaper article?
Library Catalog
Library Research Database
Library e-books
None of the above
Which of the following searches in a library database will give you the MOST results?
wedding AND marriage OR matrimony
wedding OR marriage OR matrimony
wedding AND marriage AND matrimony
None of the above
Which resource would you use to see if the library has a print copy of the book, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian?
Research Database
EBSCO eBook Collection
Library Online Catalog
Library Databases
Which three things should you consider when evaluating a website?
Navigation, structure and format
Authority, purpose and timeliness
Layout, graphics and publisher
None of the above
Which topic requires a more current source of information?
Analysis of the 2000 presidential election
Marketing statistics on Virtual Reality Systems
Critique of Shakespeare's sonnets
Rules for playing soccer
Which type of publication is this: Schwartz, Pepper. "Love Is Not All You Need." Psychology Today. June 2002: 56-62. Print.
government document
book
magazine or journal article
newspaper
Why do you need to cite your sources? Select all that apply.
To allow others to locate your sources
To gain recognition for your efforts
To keep in accordance with privacy laws
To give credit to the author or owner of the work
You have found an article published in 1981 about the most recent trends in project management. Would this be an appropriate source for a presentation in your business class on current trends in teamwork?
True
False
You know an article is from a peer-reviewed journal because:
It was written by someone knowledgeable in the subject area
It is only available through a library database
It was reviewed by experts/scholars before being published
It contains a general overview of the topic it addresses
You may find out how to cite a source by consulting a(n):
biography
periodical index
encyclopedia
style guide/handbook
You must cite your source used in a research paper if:
The source was quoted word for word.
Only the idea was used in the paper; the words were changed.
The source was from a web page.
All of the above.
Information literacy is a combination of all of the following except:
Research skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Computer Technology Skills
Writing Skills
