WorksheetsEconomics & Business Research Quiz
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is the CRICOS code mentioned in the text?
00025D
00025C
00025B
00025A
Which of the following is a tip for successful searching?
Limit to one database
Avoid Boolean operators
Use Skill 5-step search strategy
Use a single keyword
What does the asterisk (*) symbol represent in Boolean search?
A truncation symbol
A wildcard for a single letter
An exact match
A phrase search
Which database is considered the prime source for academic Economics articles?
JSTOR
EconLit
Web of Science
Scopus
What is the purpose of citation databases like Scopus?
To limit searches to one discipline
To provide full-text articles only
To see how many times an article has been cited
To find articles only
What is a synonym for 'illegal' as mentioned in the text?
Illicit
Legitimate
Permissible
Authorized
What is the main advantage of Open Access journals?
Limited access
Quality control
Wider audience
Higher fees
Which of the following is NOT a source for statistical data mentioned?
OECD iLibrary
Google Scholar
World Bank data
Australian Bureau of Statistics
What is the purpose of using EndNote?
To write essays
To create a list of references
To conduct surveys
To analyze data
What should you do before sending a Word document for review?
Add more references
Convert to plain text
Change the font
Include images
Which of the following is a key database for company information?
Factiva
EconLit
JSTOR
PubMed
What is the first step in the 5-step search strategy?
Use Boolean operators
Summarize your topic
Locate information
Identify keywords
What does the question mark (?) symbol represent in Boolean search?
A truncation symbol
An exact phrase
A range of dates
A wildcard for a single letter
What is a disadvantage of Open Access journals?
Author fees
Wider audience
Free access
Author retains copyright
Which of the following is a recommended action when researching a topic?
Identify synonyms and alternative terms
Avoid using databases
Choose a topic with no existing literature
Limit your search to one source
What is the purpose of brainstorming key concepts and keywords?
To limit your search
To avoid using synonyms
To create a mind map
To enhance search effectiveness
What is the significance of the 'Times cited' feature in citation databases?
It shows how many times an article has been cited
It limits searches to one year
It lists all articles by the same author
It provides full-text access
What should you do if you keep coming across the same materials?
Stop researching
Change your topic
Continue searching
Check if you need to refine your search
What is the main focus of the Economics LibGuide?
To provide entertainment
To assist with Economics research
To limit access to resources
To promote business courses
Which of the following is a source for finding working papers?
Research Papers in Economics
JSTOR
EconLit
Google Scholar
What is the recommended action when using EndNote?
Backup your files
Save in cloud-based services
Use multiple libraries
Copy formatted citations
What is the purpose of using Boolean operators in searches?
To enhance search accuracy
To simplify searches
To limit results
To avoid using keywords
What is a key concept when researching companies?
Limit to one database
Focus only on industry reports
Determine if the company is public or private
Ignore financial data
What is the main goal of the 5-minute planning activity?
To enhance research effectiveness
To waste time
To avoid using databases
To limit resources
What is the significance of using synonyms in searches?
To avoid redundancy
To limit the search
To broaden the search results
To confuse the search
What is the recommended way to summarize your topic?
In a single word
In one or two sentences
In a paragraph
In a list format
What should you check when using citation databases?
Only the first page
The author's biography
The number of citations
The publication date
What is the purpose of the 'Cited references' feature?
To show the publication date
To provide full-text access
To limit searches to one author
To find articles that have cited a key article
