Title: Information Literacy Terms
Course: Library Instruction Tutorials

Q: How does the book define or describe the brainstorming process?  Select all that apply.
- Engaging your imagination (1. No, but engaging your imagination is considered the most important element of the research process. "Brainstorming means examining your topic from a variety of angles--keeping an open mind and an open research log, the former to invite new ideas and the latter to house them" (George 49).)
- Examining your topic from a variety of angles (Yes. "Brainstorming means examining your topic from a variety of angles--keeping an open mind and an open research log, the former to invite new ideas and the latter to house them" (George 49).)
- Reading encyclopedia articles (No. "Brainstorming means examining your topic from a variety of angles--keeping an open mind and an open research log, the former to invite new ideas and the latter to house them" (George 49).)
- Keeping an open mind to invite new ideas (Yes. "Brainstorming means examining your topic from a variety of angles--keeping an open mind and an open research log, the former to invite new ideas and the latter to house them" (George 49).)
- Keeping an open research log to house ideas (Yes. "Brainstorming means examining your topic from a variety of angles--keeping an open mind and an open research log, the former to invite new ideas and the latter to house them" (George 49).)
A: Examining your topic from a variety of angles; Keeping an open mind to invite new ideas; Keeping an open research log to house ideas

Q: Match the phrase with the correct definition or outcome.
- Data as goal | Find out everything you can about a topic
- Data as tool | Find out the basics about your topic
- Data as goal | Explain what you've learned
- Data as tool | Identify a problem or issue related to that topic
- Data as tool | Use the data to try to solve the problem or issue
Also offered: Compile statistics to give a report

Q: Match each characteristic with its corresponding term.
- Information about a source that can be retrieved from an online catalog or article database | Record
- Is part of a record | Abstract
- Is generally one paragraph | Abstract
- Can offer valuable clues about the source, like subject terms | Record
- Can be very short | Record
- Is a summary of the source and includes things like the research methods and results of the study | Abstract
Also offered: Reference

Q: Concept searching includes using terminology which has already been assigned to sources that might be useful for your research.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Mary George writes: "At several points in every project, you will discover leads to specific sources you want to obtain. Sometimes the lead will provide the source instantly [...] Other times you may discover the lead on your own [...] Unfortunately, you cannot rely on effortless techniques alone to get you through an entire research project." Match the search method with the correct type of item desired.
- Conduct a title search in the catalog | A whole book
- Conduct an author search in the catalog | A whole book
- Ask about your library's interlibrary loan service | A whole book, a book chapter, or an article
- Show a reference librarian the most complete information you have | An article
- Search the online catalog under the title of the magazine, periodical, journal, or newspaper | An article
- Search by the editor's name or book title | A chapter in a collection or anthology

Q: Match the definition with the correct word.
- Publication meant for a particular group of researchers and academics | Scholarly journal
- A general publication with articles that is circulated or sent out on a regular basis. Also known as a periodical, since it is published periodically. Sent both to people's homes and to all kinds of libraries. | Serial
- A book or volume that treats one question or issue | Monograph
- Contains peer-reviewed articles that have been evaluated by other experts in the field | Scholarly journal
- The words juried, academic, peer-reviewed, refereed, and scholarly may all apply to this kind of publication | Scholarly journal

Q: William Badke suggests that you try to use as many keywords as possible to give you the best chance of finding relevant results in a journal database search.
- True (Incorrect, Badke says: "Use as few words as you need to define your topic, no more." See 3.2.2. "With an AND search, always look for the fewest number of terms required to get data that is on targer with your search goals. The more unnecessary terms you add, the more you risk screening good data (that does not use those terms) out of your results" (Badke, 2014, p. 55).)
- False (Correct, Badke says: "Use as few words as you need to define your topic, no more." See 3.2.2. "With an AND search, always look for the fewest number of terms required to get data that is on targer with your search goals. The more unnecessary terms you add, the more you risk screening good data (that does not use those terms) out of your results" (Badke, 2014, p. 55).)
A: False

Q: Which of the following is generally considered a primary source?
- Encyclopedia article
- Letters written to a friend or family member
- Newspaper article reporting about a research study
- Biography
A: Letters written to a friend or family member

Q: Which of the following types of searches will increase your precision, or yield a higher number of relevant results?
- Controlled vocabulary search
- Assigned subject search
- Keyword Boolean search
- Both a. and b.
A: Both a. and b.

Q: Paraphrasing is the process of
- summarizing the author’s ideas in your own words
- selecting paragraphs to use in your paper
- changing a phrase to mean something else
- none of the above
A: summarizing the author’s ideas in your own words

Q: Which of the following is an example of known-item searching?
- Searching with keywords connected with and and or
- Searching with assigned-subject descriptors or subject headings
- Searching with phrases and words you think best represent the research question
- Searching for a book or article with the title or author’s name
A: Searching for a book or article with the title or author’s name

Q: [Image]

You want to obtain a particular book to take home. Study the online catalog screen above to answer these next two questions.

Write in the blank exactly what you need to locate the book on the shelf.
A: TN900 .K96 2002 / TN900 .K96 2002 2nd floor / 2nd floor TN900 .K96 2002
Partly right: 2nd floor (50%)

Q: [Image]

For your sociology assignment you need to find information about the impact of private prisons. Look at the boxed example above from an online periodicals database to answer this question:

Which of the Subjects listed should you view to find related information about the impact of private prisons?
- Inmates
- Corrections (Criminal Justice administration) – Contracting out
- Private Prisons
- Prisons - Arizona
A: Inmates

What is an example of a primary source of information?

Q: The open access publishing model is best defined as...
- a traditional model where readers must pay for or subscribe to the publication in order to be able to read the publication.
- a business model that increases the price of its publication above the standard rate of inflation each year.
- A model that lets readers see articles without paying for them, though a username and password may need to be established.
- A newer model that may requires authors to pay for their articles to be published, so that their publications can be freely available to the public.
- Both c. and d.
A: Both c. and d.

Q: Put the following call numbers in their proper order by selecting a 1 for the first one in the sequence, a 2 before the second one, and so forth.
- PS3503 .A623 Q8 1961 | 3
- PS3503 .A6223 Z477 1995 | 2
- PS3503 .A923 W59 2000 | 6
- PS3503 .A815 A923 E44 1910 | 5
- PS3503 .A627 P87 1958 | 4
- PS3503 .A62 A79 1999 | 1

Q: [Image]

You want to obtain a particular book to take home. Study the online catalog screen above to answer these next two questions.

Exactly what information do you need to write down in order to locate the book on the shelf.
- Main Book Collection (2^nd Floor)
- Salt: A World History
- Checked Out – Due on 12-20-13
- TN900.K96 2002
A: TN900.K96 2002

Q: Directions: The next several items ask you to select the best match.

a. A book-length treatment of a topic issued by a trade or scholarly publisher, following an editorial review.

b. A continuing publication that can be purchased via subscription.

c. A summary of a source that is often a paragraph in length.

d. Information you retrieve from an online catalog or article database.

e. Combines the nature and function of both fact and finding tools.

f. Exploring to see what sources there are, often with keywords or assigned-subject terms.

g. Acquiring sources where you already know the author’s name or the title
- Record | d. Information you retrieve from an online catalog or article database.
- Abstract | c. A summary of a source that is often a paragraph in length.
- Trapping | g. Acquiring sources where you already know the author’s name or the title
- Scouting | f. Exploring to see what sources there are, often with keywords or assigned-subject terms.
- Monograph | a. A book-length treatment of a topic issued by a trade or scholarly publisher, following an editorial review.
- Hybrid tools | e. Combines the nature and function of both fact and finding tools.
- Serial | b. A continuing publication that can be purchased via subscription.

Q: Which of the following is not a secondary source?
- Encyclopedia article
- Letters
- Newspaper article reporting about a research study
- Biography
A: Encyclopedia article

Q: Typically, a library’s online catalog contains:
- information about books, videos, and other non-print items in the library.
- the complete text of all the journal articles in the library.
- information about the college’s courses.
- answers a and b
A: information about books, videos, and other non-print items in the library.

Q: Why do scholarly journals cost so much money?
- They do not have as many companies paying for advertisements to offset the costs for subscribers.
- Fewer subscribers means that the overall publication costs are distributed among fewer individuals or institutions
- The information is valued highly, because of its potential impact on science and society in general.
- Answers a., b., and c.
A: Answers a., b., and c.

Q: Which of the following is considered a primary source?
- Encyclopedia article about Elvis Presley
- Birth certificate of Elvis Presley
- A book about Elvis Presley and rock and roll in America
- Biography about Elvis Presley
A: Birth certificate of Elvis Presley

Identify at least one Library of Congress Subject Heading that relates to your research question. Include your research question here.  (1 pt)

Identify two to three Subject: Thesaurus Terms from an EBSCOhost database that are related to your research question. Insert your research question into the space provided as well as two or three Subject: Thesaurus Terms. (2 pts)

Q: Which of the following is an example of concept searching?
- Searching for a book or article with the title or author’s name
- Searching with phrases and keywords you think best represent the research question
- Searching with assigned-subject descriptors or subject headings
- Both b. and c.
A: Both b. and c.

Q: According to Mary George, if you want articles on your research question from scholarly articles, popular periodicals, news magazines, or newspapers you should carefully examine the first search screen that appears, using which of the following labels to lead you to the "gold mine"?
- Subject
- Index
- Thesaurus
- All of the above
A: All of the above

Q: When searching for sources, starting with assigned subject searches will return more useful results.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: According to the Copyright on Campus video which of the following needs to be considered when trying to decide if your use of a copyrighted work is fair?
- The purpose and character of the use
- The nature of the copyrighted work
- The amount of substantiality
- The effect of the market
- All of the above needs to be considered
A: All of the above needs to be considered

Q: What is the golden rule of fair use, as far as using copyrighted items is concerned?
- As long as you credit the source you can use any information you want.
- "Non-commercial use is often fair use."
- Less is always better.
- "Take from someone else only what you wouldn't mind someone taking from you."
A: "Take from someone else only what you wouldn't mind someone taking from you."

Q: What are some internet domain names? Select all that apply.
- .edu, .com, .biz, .coop
- .yahoo, .gov, .mil, .ind
- .aero, .net, .museum, .name
- .comp, .google, .biz, .info
A: .edu, .com, .biz, .coop; .aero, .net, .museum, .name

Q: Which of the following examples are not legal, fair uses of information? Select all that apply.
- John copies the most recent novel by David Baldacci, adds some of his own drawings, creates a quality binding, and sells it to friends, family, and strangers to supplement his meager income.
- Sarah is using a quote she found in a research article for her persuasive essay in her English 1101 class.
- Krystal is a newspaper journalist writing an article about a recent event. She uses information from online that she found about the event for her article.
- Rochelle learns that an expensive textbook for her anatomy and physiology class is available in the library and copies the whole book, so she does not have to purchase it herself.
A: John copies the most recent novel by David Baldacci, adds some of his own drawings, creates a quality binding, and sells it to friends, family, and strangers to supplement his meager income.; Rochelle learns that an expensive textbook for her anatomy and physiology class is available in the library and copies the whole book, so she does not have to purchase it herself.

Q: Backtracking, the final method in discovering sources, is sometimes called ________, and how is this step fulfilled?
- Footnote stalking – Looking back at sources you have already deemed valuable and check the bibliographies for other sources that may be significant.
- Backpedaling - Retracing your steps to make sure you haven’t missed any sources.
- Recanting - Going over all of your sources and verify their significance.
A: Footnote stalking – Looking back at sources you have already deemed valuable and check the bibliographies for other sources that may be significant.

Q: Which tools can be used to help you find and access the full text of the following reference?

APA:

Malumbres-Olarte, J., Cruickshank, R. H., Ferguson, C. M., Barton, D. M., Barratt, B. P., Vink, C. J., & Paterson, A. M. (2013). Habitat specificity, dispersal and burning season: Recovery indicators in New Zealand native grassland communities [electronic resource]. Biological Conservation, 160, 140-149.

MLA:

Malumbres-Olarte, Jagoba, et al. "Habitat Specificity, Dispersal and Burning Season: Recovery Indicators in New Zealand Native Grassland Communities [Electronic Resource]." Biological Conservation 160.(2013): 140-149. Agricola. Web. 26 Apr. 2014.

Select all the apply:
- PRIMO
- The library catalog
- The A-Z Journal List
- Academic Search Complete database
- Interlibrary loan
A: PRIMO; The A-Z Journal List

Q: Why is copyright important? Choose the best answer.
- It gives authors, musicians, software programmers, architects, and others the ability to control the use of their work for a limited time. (Yes, it gives authors and others the ability or right under the law to control the use of their work for a limited time.)
- It gives inventors the opportunity to manufacture their inventions first and to profit from their production. (No, it gives authors the ability or right under the law to control the use of their work for a limited time. A patent may give inventors the rights to their inventions.)
- It protects the rights of a company to mark their products with a recognizable symbol or name. (No, it gives authors the ability or right under the law to control the use of their work for a limited time. Companies may protect their product logos through trademark law.)
- It limits the number of people that can obtain the information. (No, it gives authors the ability or right under the law to control the use of their work for a limited time.)
A: It gives authors, musicians, software programmers, architects, and others the ability to control the use of their work for a limited time.

Q: The interpretation by anyone or evidence related to the event, individual, or issue under study is considered a primary source.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: Which of the following internet search domains seem to be used primarily by American government entities?
- .gov, .edu, .org
- .net only
- .edu, .com, .net, .mil
- .mil, .gov, .us
A: .mil, .gov, .us

Q: What is the most important factor in determining whether using copyright material is fair use?
- The amount of money retained by the individual or company using the author's original work.
- Quality
- Quantity
- The purpose and character of your intended use of the material involved.
A: The purpose and character of your intended use of the material involved.

Q: Working knowledge is when you can talk about your topic for two minutes without repeating yourself.
- True
- False
A: False
Feedback: the definition is incorrect. See Badke, 2014, p. 31

Q: The most useful venue for good reference information is ...
- A professor (incorrect. See Badke, 2014, p. 32)
- The Internet (Incorrect. See Badke, 2014, p. 32)
- A library (Correct. See Badke, 2014, p. 32)
- A classmate (Incorrect. See Badke, 2014, p. 32)
A: A library

Q: Research is a grand soliloquy. Therefore, it can be viewed as a monologue between text and reader.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: Researchers gather data for specific purposes, to answer specific questions, and then create research articles using a structured format  to describe the results of their research study. Noticeably, data presentations will vary. Understanding what type of information you are searching for will aid in evaluating the usefulness of an article.

True or False: Qualitative data describes the characteristics or observations of something. Conversely, quantitative data measures something.
- True
- False
A: True
Feedback: Solomon, Wilson, and Taylor (2012)

Q: What is a peer-reviewed journal?
- A refereed journal
- A popular magazine
- A web site that allows anyone and everyone to delete or add to a screen page
- A trade publication
A: A refereed journal
Feedback: Solomon, Wilson, and Taylor (2012)

Q: Based on Solomon, Wilson, and Taylor (2012) a literature review is placed after the introduction of a paper. Additionally, a literature review provides a brief overview of the relevant research, as well as applicable current research in that area of investigation, provides background information on the topic, and provides a solid formation for a topic.

True of false.
- True
- False
A: True
Feedback: Solomon, Wilson, and Taylor (2012)

Q: Popular magazines are the most useful sources of current information. Their main purpose is to bring creditable information to the public's attention as quickly as possible.
- True
- False
A: False
Feedback: Solomon, Wilson, and Taylor (2012)

Q: Match the extension with the appropriate type of organization
- .edu | Educational institute
- .com | Commercial organization
- .gov | Government agency
- .mil | Military entities
- .net | Internet service providers
- .biz | Business

Q: Electronic search strategies have been standardized for easier research collection. Hence, a Boolean search and a Keyword search are interchangeable terms.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: Badke (2014) identifies thee search commands associated with a Boolean Search. What are they?
- OR Command, INTERNET Command, INTERACTIVE Command
- OR Command, AND Command, NOT Command
- BUT Command, AND Command, OR Command
- INTERACTIVE Command, BUT Command, OR Command
A: OR Command, AND Command, NOT Command

Q: What is Metadata?
- Metadata refers to the vast array of information available from a Google search.
- Metadata refers to a single keyword search that finds all useful information about your topic.
- Metadata refers a user-friendly data retrieval system that differentiates texts, recognizes your search criteria, and returns the most pertinent information for your perusal.
- Metadata refers to a system of field terms that come along with the data, descriptive labels.
A: Metadata refers to a system of field terms that come along with the data, descriptive labels.
Feedback: Information for this quiz can be found in Badke, W. (2014). Research strategies: Finding your way through the information fog. 5th ed. Bloomington: Universe LLC, p. 71-93.

Q: According to the required readings, what is a folksonomy?
- Folksonomy refers to a user-created method of labeling items so that you or anyone else in your circle of friends or colleagues can use these labels to find your items. (Yes, folksonomy refers to a user-created method of labeling items so that you or anyone else in your circle of friends or colleagues can use these labels to find your items. See section 4.4.)
- Folksonomy refers to user-friendly subheadings found in a data record. (No, folksonomy refers to a user-created method of labeling items so that you or anyone else in your circle of friends or colleagues can use these labels to find your items. See section 4.4.)
- Folksonomy refers to a standardized system of subject headings that describe books and articles. (No, folksonomy refers to a user-created method of labeling items so that you or anyone else in your circle of friends or colleagues can use these labels to find your items. See section 4.4.)
- Folksonomy refers to the data-mining of biographical and bibliographic information from a website. (No, folksonomy refers to a user-created method of labeling items so that you or anyone else in your circle of friends or colleagues can use these labels to find your items. See section 4.4.)
A: Folksonomy refers to a user-created method of labeling items so that you or anyone else in your circle of friends or colleagues can use these labels to find your items.

Q: Any database is only as useful as its retrieval capability. That means that a database is worth using only if you can pull out the information it contains.
- True (True, see 4.2 "Understanding metadata." Any database is only as useful as its retrieval capability. If you can't find what you need, then you have a data dump, not a database.)
- False (No, see 4.2 "Understanding metadata." Any database is only as useful as its retrieval capability. If you can't find what you need, then you have a data dump, not a database.)
A: True

Q: According to William Badke, when should a search among the controlled vocabulary subject headings be conducted?
- When you want to find most of what a database has on a topic. (Correct answer: When you want to find most of what a database has on a topic, and when you are concerned that a keyword search will only reveal some of what is there.)
- When you do not know a subject heading. (Correct answer: When you want to find most of what a database has on a topic, and when you are concerned that a keyword search will only reveal some of what is there.)
- When your topic is narrow or crosses disciplines. (Correct answer: When you want to find most of what a database has on a topic, and when you are concerned that a keyword search will only reveal some of what is there.)
- When you are concerned that a keyword search will only reveal some of what is there. (Correct answer: When you want to find most of what a database has on a topic, and when you are concerned that a keyword search will only reveal some of what is there.)
- Answers a. and d. (Correct answer: When you want to find most of what a database has on a topic, and when you are concerned that a keyword search will only reveal some of what is there.)
A: Answers a. and d.

Q: Known-item searching is when I already know the keywords I want to use to find information about my topic.
- True (Incorrect. Known-item searching is when you know the source (book or article) you are wanting to locate, and you generally search for it by author or title. See Known-item vs Concept Searching and Vocabulary Terms handout.)
- False (Correct. Known-item searching is when you know the source (book or article) you are wanting to locate, and you generally search for it by author or title. See Known-item vs Concept Searching and Vocabulary Terms handout.)
A: False
Feedback: Known-item searching is when you know the source you are wanting to locate, and you generally search for it by author or title.

Q: What is it called when you search for a book or article that you saw listed at the end of of an encyclopedia article? Choose the best answer.
- Assigned-subject searching (No, this is a known-item search, which can also be called backtracking.)
- Concept searching (No, this is a known-item search, which can also be called backtracking.)
- Known-item searching (Yes, this is a known-item search, and it can also be called backtracking.)
- Controlled-vocabulary searching (No, this is a known-item search, which can also be called backtracking.)
A: Known-item searching

Q: According to William Badke controlled vocabularies...
- seek to tell what the data is actually about regardless of the words used in the title.
- help the searcher find nearly everything in the database on the topic.
- require the searchers to use the assigned descriptors or subjects within the system.
- will have many words or subject headings that represent the same thing.
- Answers a., b., and c.
A: Answers a., b., and c.

Q: Which of the following is not an example of concept searching?
- Searching for a book or article with the title or author’s name
- Searching with phrases and keywords you think best represent the research question
- Searching with assigned-subject descriptors or subject headings
- Searching with keywords you have selected and connecting them with Boolean operators
A: Searching for a book or article with the title or author’s name

Q: What is peer review a process of?
- Elitism
- Gatekeeping
- Discovery
- Snobbery
A: Gatekeeping

Q: According to lectures and readings this semester, what is peer review?
- A system by which potential articles or manuscripts are read by other scholars in the field who make recommendations to publishers and the original authors.
- A business model that specializes in publishing information for or about a particular industry or technology.
- A group of reporters who work together to collect and share the news each day.
- A group of writers and editors who interview individuals and write longer stories that are published on a monthly or weekly basis often in a particular area of interest or niche.
A: A system by which potential articles or manuscripts are read by other scholars in the field who make recommendations to publishers and the original authors.
Feedback: Badke (2014). See 5.3.1.

Q: Badke (2014) identifies three search commands associated with a Boolean search. What are they?
- OR, INTERNET, INTERACTIVE (No, these operators are: OR, AND, NOT. See 3.2.2 in Research Strategies.)
- OR, AND, NOT (Yes, these operators are: OR, AND, NOT. See 3.2.2 in Research Strategies.)
- BUT, AND, OR (No, these operators are: OR, AND, NOT. See 3.2.2 in Research Strategies.)
- INTERACTIVE, BUT, OR (No, these operators are: OR, AND, NOT. See 3.2.2 in Research Strategies.)
A: OR, AND, NOT

Q: According to required course readings, what did the librarians at the Library of Congress develop to expedite retrieval of materials from their collection?
- Subject headings
- Folksonomy tags
- Qualitative data rules
- Keyword search strategies
A: Subject headings

Q: In our discussion on information literacy, we defined data and information differently. How is data different from information?
- Each discipline uses the same kind of data, while every discipline looks at different types of information.
- The types of data are different in each academic discipline; therefore, a nurse gathers vital health information from a patient, while a social scientist gathers data with questionnaires and surveys. Types of information are the same in each discipline, since everyone searches for information in articles, books, reports, and websites.
- Data is gathered from articles, books, and websites, while information is collected from controlled laboratory experiments, surveys, opinion polls, case studies, and "texts."
A: The types of data are different in each academic discipline; therefore, a nurse gathers vital health information from a patient, while a social scientist gathers data with questionnaires and surveys. Types of information are the same in each discipline, since everyone searches for information in articles, books, reports, and websites.

Q: Which of the following is the term for a lie that is received as a truth?
- Information (No, disinformation is when a lie is believed.)
- Misinformation (No, disinformation is when a lie is believed.)
- Disinformation (Yes, disinformation is when a lie is believed.)
- Non-information (No, disinformation is when a lie is believed.)
A: Disinformation

Q: True of false:  The inclusion of the ISSN within a bibliographic reference or citation is essential if one is to locate a specific journal article in the future.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: True or false:

The interface is what you actually see on your computer screen when you search for the data.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Fill in the blanks:

When a keyword search would return far too many results, a practical approach to limiting your results would include __________, _____________, _______________.
- Staging, controlled vocabularies, and advanced searches
- Searching with DOIs, accessing ILL, using the advanced search, and talking to your professor
- Staging, searching DOI, and Google Book Project
- Searching with the ISSN, the DOI, and controlled vocabularies
A: Staging, controlled vocabularies, and advanced searches

Q: True of False:

Addresses or URLs rarely change on the World Wide Web. Idaho State University's URL is a prime example of an address's stability. Therefore, you can feel confident and be guaranteed of finding a web source years after your initial access.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: What does hidden or invisible mean in the context of the Internet? Choose the best answer:
- It refers to any information carried on the World Wide Web that cannot be easily found with a web search engine. (See 6.6 in Research Strategies. (pp. 155-156))
- Any data concealed within the code of a webpage that does not manifest itself on the visible World Wide Web. Example: <!--Text made invisible.--> (See 6.6 in Research Strategies. (pp. 155-156))
- It refers to the location of any hacker's node in relation to the World Wide Web. (See 6.6 in Research Strategies. (pp. 155-156))
- Any information concealed on the Internet that cannot be found without the assistance of a librarian. (See 6.6 in Research Strategies. (pp. 155-156))
A: It refers to any information carried on the World Wide Web that cannot be easily found with a web search engine.

Q: Choose the best answer.

What is the primary searching tooling for dissertations?
- Google Scholar
- ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Database
- CiteSeerX Dissertations & Theses
- Academic Search Premier Dissertations & Theses Database
A: ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Database

Q: The information that is found on a .org domain is likely biased in favor of a cause and not necessarily for profit. Charitable, environmental, religious, and nonprofit organizations use .org web sites.
- True
- False
A: True
Feedback: See the Internet Domains handout or webpage.

Q: The digital object identifier (doi) is a barcode-like number that remains attached to an article and helps researchers find the electronic version of the article on the World Wide Web. Crossref.org lets you search with a doi to find a link to the full-text article connected to that doi. Currently, most doi numbers are shared as part of a web address or URL.
- True (Yes, using http://www.crossref.org anyone can enter a doi and find the electronic version of the article, usually on the publisher's website. Currently, most doi numbers are shared as part of a web address or URL.)
- False (Incorrect, using http://www.crossref.org anyone can enter a doi and find the electronic version of the article, usually on the publisher's website.)
A: True

Q: The .info Internet domain is for government web sites; the content is likely pro-government and generally contains accurate information.
- True (No this is not correct .info stands for Information. Information. This is an unrestricted domain. It can be used for any purpose by anyone. The government uses the .gov Internet domain.)
- False (Correct. This is an unrestricted domain. It can be used for any purpose by anyone; .info stands for Information. The government uses the .gov Internet domain.)
A: False

Q: Which of the following is a correct definition of copyright?
- Copyright allows consumers to make copies of books, movies, articles, magazines, and other products for financial gain.
- Copyright protects inventors, so they can make money from the things they have invented for a certain amount of time.
- Copyright is grounded in the U.S. Constitution and protects the recording of ideas in some form that is fixed and or tangible.
- Copyright privileges let you lend, sell, and dispose of items you buy.
A: Copyright is grounded in the U.S. Constitution and protects the recording of ideas in some form that is fixed and or tangible.

Q: How do many academic libraries, including the Eli M. Oboler Library, organize their collections of books, videos, maps, musical scores, and other items on their shelves?
- Dewey Decimal System
- Library of Congress Classification System
- User-generated tags
- Accession: by the order they receive the items
- By size and color of the items
A: Library of Congress Classification System

Q: How does the scholarly open access movement work?
- Information that is no longer protected by law may be used by anyone and may be copied, changed, or used for profit.
- Libraries and other subscribers pay a company for access to their publications on a title-by-title basis; authors do not need to pay for their work to be published.
- Readers do not pay to access research articles; however, the authors or their institutions may need to pay for an article to get published.
A: Readers do not pay to access research articles; however, the authors or their institutions may need to pay for an article to get published.

Q: For this question, you are to match terminology with its appropriate descriptor.
- Data record | a short description of the data
- Metadata | descriptive labels
- Subject Headings | an arbitrary list of terminology whereby most topics can be identified and organized alphabetically
- Data Dump | Information located in a database, that is difficult to retrieve
- Scope Note | is a definition of what is meant by a certain subject heading
- Keyword | is best used with narrow topics, and is your best guess.
Also offered: a method of tagging items for easy retrieval by friends and associates

Q: When looking for books in a library catalog, if your topic is a reasonably standard one, you will probably do best with a keyword search approach.
- True (Incorrect. William Badke writes that when looking for books in a library catalog, if your topic is a reasonably standard one, you will probably do best with a controlled vocabulary subject heading search. See page 98 or 5.1.1.)
- False (Incorrect. William Badke writes that when looking for books in a library catalog, if your topic is a reasonably standard one, you will probably do best with a controlled vocabulary subject heading search. See page 98 or 5.1.1.)
A: False
Feedback: See page 98 or 5.1.1.

Q: Which factors are the principal reasons for the ever-shrinking buying power of academic libraries?
- The open-access movement and high inflationary costs
- High inflationary costs and static or decreasing library budgets
- The prestige of academic journals as well as library budgets that stay the same or get cut
A: High inflationary costs and static or decreasing library budgets

Q: What is the difference between a catalog and an index?
- A catalog will tell you about the parts (like articles, book reviews, images, editorials) and sometimes provide full-text access; an index will tell about the wholes (like books, journals, videos, musical scores, maps, etc.) and where to find them. | catalog
- A catalog will tell you about the parts (like articles, book reviews, images, editorials) and sometimes provide full-text access; an index will tell about the wholes (like books, journals, videos, musical scores, maps, etc.) and where to find them. | index
Also offered: fair

Q: What is the difference between a catalog and an index?
- A catalog will tell you about the parts (like articles, book reviews, images, editorials) and sometimes provide full-text access; an index will tell about the wholes (like books, journals, videos, musical scores, maps, etc.) and where to find them.
- A catalog will tell you about the wholes (like books, journals, videos, musical scores, maps, etc.) and where to find them; an index will tell about the parts (like articles, book reviews, images, editorials) and sometimes provide full-text access.
- A catalog shows what you will find in the building, while an index gives you call numbers to locate the books.
A: A catalog will tell you about the wholes (like books, journals, videos, musical scores, maps, etc.) and where to find them; an index will tell about the parts (like articles, book reviews, images, editorials) and sometimes provide full-text access.

Q: What is metadata, and how does it help researchers find information more quickly?
- It is a library system of organizing information by subject. Books, videos, musical scores, etc. are organized on the shelves according to class or subject, so researchers can find similar items near each other. (No. Metadata is a system of field terms that come along with the data in a database. They are descriptive labels that make it easier to search, because the database has been coded to know the difference between an author and a title. The Library of Congress Classification System does organize information by subject. Books, videos, musical scores, etc. are organized on the shelves according to class or subject, so researchers can find similar items near each other. It is a library system of organizing information by subject. Books, videos, musical scores, etc. are organized on the shelves according to class or subject, so researchers can find similar items near each other. It is a library system of organizing information by subject. Books, videos, musical scores, etc. are organized on the shelves according to class or subject, so researchers can find similar items near each other. It is a library system of organizing information by subject. Books, videos, musical scores, etc. are organized on the shelves according to class or subject, so researchers can find similar items near each other.)
- It is a mathematical algorithm or program that makes a search engine run smoothly. It ranks search results by relevance, looking at which pages get linked to the most, how many times a page uses your keywords, and many other factors. (No. Metadata is a system of field terms that come along with the data. They are descriptive labels that make it easier to search, because the database has been coded to know the difference between an author and a title. Google Page Rank does use an algorithm to look at many factors to try and figure out which websites might be most relevant to a user. No. Metadata is a system of field terms that come along with the data in a database. They are descriptive labels that make it easier to search, because the database has been coded to know the difference between an author and a title. The Library of Congress Classification System does organize information by subject. Books, videos, musical scores, etc. are organized on the shelves according to class or subject, so researchers can find similar items near each other. It is a library system of organizing information by subject. Books, videos, musical scores, etc. are organized on the shelves according to class or subject, so researchers can find similar items near each other. It is a library system of organizing information by subject. Books, videos, musical scores, etc. are organized on the shelves according to class or subject, so researchers can find similar items near each other. It is a library system of organizing information by subject. Books, videos, musical scores, etc. are organized on the shelves according to class or subject, so researchers can find similar items near each other.)
- Metadata is a system of field terms that come along with the data in a database. They are descriptive labels that make it easier to search for specific items, because the database has been coded to know the difference between an author and a title for example. (Yes. Metadata is a system of field terms that come along with the data in a database. They are descriptive labels that make it easier to search, because the database has been coded to know the difference between an author and a title.)
A: Metadata is a system of field terms that come along with the data in a database. They are descriptive labels that make it easier to search for specific items, because the database has been coded to know the difference between an author and a title for example.

Q: True or False: If a person breaks copyright law they can be taken to court and be required to pay a fine. If a student plagiarizes their work intentionally or unintentionally, they may receive a failing grade on their assignment, fail the course, or be expelled from the university.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: Clustering refers to the process of combing multiple search engines, gathering specific data, and placing that information on a list for easier review.  Badke (2014) identifies two such search engines. What are they?
- Carrot20 and Yippy10
- Carrot20 and Google Wonder Wheel
- Carrot2 and Yippy
- Yippy and Shutterfly
A: Carrot2 and Yippy

Q: What is metadata?
- Metadata refers to the vast array of information available from a Google search. (No, metadata refers to a system of field terms that come along with the data, descriptive labels. See section 4.2 "Understanding metadata" (pages 74 & 75 in particular).)
- Metadata refers to a system of field terms that come along with the data, descriptive labels. (Yes, metadata refers to a system of field terms that come along with the data, descriptive labels. See section 4.2 "Understanding metadata" (pages 74 & 75 in particular).)
- Metadata refers to a controlled vocabulary. (No, metadata refers to a system of field terms that come along with the data, descriptive labels. See section 4.2 "Understanding metadata" (pages 74 & 75 in particular).)
- Metadata refers to a data retrieval system that differentiates text relevancy, recognizes important information from search criteria, and returns the most pertinent information for researchers' perusal. (No, metadata refers to a system of field terms that come along with the data, descriptive labels. See section 4.2 "Understanding metadata" (pages 74 & 75 in particular).)
A: Metadata refers to a system of field terms that come along with the data, descriptive labels.

Q: A "data record" is an extensive description of materials found in a campus library.
- True (Incorrect. A data "record" is a short description of the data. Each record describes a book in the library holdings or an article in the databases. Typically, a record shows the title, author, subject headings, publication information, abstract/contents, etc. for books or articles.)
- False (Correct. A data "record" is a short description of the data. Each record describes a book in the library holdings or an article in the databases. Typically, a record shows the title, author, subject headings, publication information, abstract/contents, etc. for books or articles.)
A: False

Q: What is the primary searching tool for dissertations?
- ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Database
- Academic Search Premier Dissertations & Theses Database
- CiteSeerX Dissertations & Theses Database
- Google Scholar
A: ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Database

Q: Why is copyright important? Choose the best answer.
- It gives authors the ability to control the use of their work for a limited time (Yes, it gives authors the ability or right under the law to control the use of their work for a limited time.)
- It gives inventors the opportunity to manufacture their inventions first and to profit from their production. (No, it gives authors the ability or right under the law to control the use of their work for a limited time.)
- It protects the rights of a company to mark their products with a recognizable symbol or name. (No, it gives authors the ability or right under the law to control the use of their work for a limited time.)
- It limits the number of people that can obtain the information (No, it gives authors the ability or right under the law to control the use of their work for a limited time.)
A: It gives authors the ability to control the use of their work for a limited time

Q: In Research Strategies William Badke writes: "You have a working knowledge of a topic when you can talk about it for one minute without repeating yourself" (28). Why does he say students should gain a working knowledge of their topic? (Select all that apply.)
- Because he is a librarian (Badke is a librarian, but this is not the correct answer. Instead, the answer is because it gives you the basics of a topic and enough light so you won't get hurt in more complicated territory. If you do not get a working knowledge he warns that you will find yourself sinking the moment you reach deeper waters.)
- Because it gives you enough light so you won't get hurt in more complicated territory (Yes, this is part of the answer, because it gives you the basics of a topic and enough light so you won't get hurt in more complicated territory. If you do not get a working knowledge he warns that you will find yourself sinking the moment you reach deeper waters.)
- Because it gives you the basics of a topic. (Yes, this is part of the answer, because it gives you the basics of a topic and enough light so you won't get hurt in more complicated territory. If you do not get a working knowledge he warns that you will find yourself sinking the moment you reach deeper waters.)
- Because background information in Wikipedia is often amazingly reliable. (Badke does write this, but this is not the correct answer. Instead, the answer is because it gives you the basics of a topic and enough light so you won't get hurt in more complicated territory. If you do not get a working knowledge he warns that you will find yourself sinking the moment you reach deeper waters.)
- Because a working knowledge is enough to tell you what the topic entails, what its boundaries are, even what some of its controversies, mysteries and dangers might be. (Yes, this is part of the answer, because it gives you the basics of a topic and enough light so you won't get hurt in more complicated territory. If you do not get a working knowledge he warns that you will find yourself sinking the moment you reach deeper waters.)
A: Because it gives you enough light so you won't get hurt in more complicated territory; Because it gives you the basics of a topic.; Because a working knowledge is enough to tell you what the topic entails, what its boundaries are, even what some of its controversies, mysteries and dangers might be.

Q: Match the term with the correct definition.
- Primary source | A source that is directly associated with the producer and the time period in which it was created. May include experiment data, letters, journals, surveys, opinion polls, etc.
- Secondary source | Analyses and interpretations based on other sources. It is usually in the form of an article, a book, or a website.
- Catalog | A finding tool that identifies the whole-item source in a specific collection with records of books, journals, newspapers, maps, etc.
- Index | A finding tool that points to the parts: articles, chapters, poems, book reviews, etc.
- Discipline-specific database | An index of articles focused on a particular field of study that often gives access to the full text
- General article database | A collection of article records on many topics that often provides access to the full text
- Web site | A source of information accessible on the Internet which can be created by anyone who pays for access from an Internet Service Provider

Q: Items, such as creative works, in the public domain can be...
- used only if the copyright owner gives you permission.
- freely copied, altered, or used in any way you want without permission or fees.
- used only if the copyright symbol is visible on the document.
- used for commercial purposes if you pay royalties or fees to the right people.
A: freely copied, altered, or used in any way you want without permission or fees.

Q: What is a folksonomy?
- Folksonomy refers to a user-created method of labeling items so that you or anyone else in your circle of friends or colleagues can use these labels to find your items. (Yes, folksonomy refers to a user-created method of labeling items so that you or anyone else in your circle of friends or colleagues can use these labels to find your items. See section 4.4.)
- Folksonomy refers to user-friendly subheadings found in a data record. (No, folksonomy refers to a user-created method of labeling items so that you or anyone else in your circle of friends or colleagues can use these labels to find your items. See section 4.4.)
- Folksonomy refers to a standardized system of subject headings that describe books and articles. (No, folksonomy refers to a user-created method of labeling items so that you or anyone else in your circle of friends or colleagues can use these labels to find your items. See section 4.4.)
- Folksonomy refers to the data-mining of biographical and bibliographic information from a website. (No, folksonomy refers to a user-created method of labeling items so that you or anyone else in your circle of friends or colleagues can use these labels to find your items. See section 4.4.)
A: Folksonomy refers to a user-created method of labeling items so that you or anyone else in your circle of friends or colleagues can use these labels to find your items.

Q: Match the term with the correct definition.
- Information | A truth that both the sender and receiver know to be true.
- Library of Congress Classification System | A way of organizing items by subject with call numbers that makes it easy for researchers to browse for books and other materials.
- Peer review process | Articles are sent to specialists who critically analyze the information, methods, and conclusions before making recommendations to the publisher.
- Field | A specific part of a record with each part containing information not found in the other parts.
- Hybrid tool | Includes facts and finding aids that point to other sources of information. Examples are encyclopedias, handbooks, textbooks, etc.
- Book | A print publication with its own title and that is fifty pages or longer.
- Information cycle | Refers to the amount of time it takes to publish details about events in different formats or venues.
- Abstract | A short summary of an article.

Q: True or False:

The .info Internet domain is for government web sites; the content is likely pro-government and generally contains accurate information.
- True (No this is not correct .info stands for Information. Information. This is an unrestricted domain. It can be used for any purpose by anyone.)
- False (Correct. This is an unrestricted domain. It can be used for any purpose by anyone; .info stands for Information.)
A: False

Q: True or False: Copyright is a legal concern, while plagiarism is mainly an ethical concern.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: What is the difference between a citation and a bibliographic reference?
- A citation appears at the end of a paper/article and gives all the information needed to find the quoted source, while a bibliographic reference shows up in the writing and only provides the author's last name and the source's page number or year of publication.
- A citation refers you to web sites and government documents, while a bibliographic reference only points to book and article sources.
- Citations give brief information about a source of information in the body of writing and point the reader to a more complete list of source information, the bibliographic references, at the end of the body of writing.
- Citations are given to drivers who break the speed limit, and bibliographic references are another way of talking about dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, handbooks, etc.
A: Citations give brief information about a source of information in the body of writing and point the reader to a more complete list of source information, the bibliographic references, at the end of the body of writing.

Q: Match the term with the correct definition.
- Information | A truth that both the sender and receiver know to be true.
- Library of Congress Classification System | A way of organizing items by subject or class with call numbers that makes it easy for researchers to browse for books and other materials.
- Peer review process | Articles are sent to specialists who critically analyze the information, methods, and conclusions before making recommendations to the publisher.
- Field | A specific part of a record with each part containing information not found in the other parts.
- Hybrid tool | Includes facts and finding aids that point to other sources of information. Examples are encyclopedias, handbooks, textbooks, etc.
- Metadata | Descriptive labels of the information. It helps searchers find specific information faster.
- Information cycle or publication timeline | Refers to the amount of time it takes to publish details about events in different formats or venues.
- Primary source | Evidence produced as close as possible in time or place to an event.

Q: Both scholarly articles and magazines are popular literature.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: Match the terms with the correct definition as given in Mary George's book, The Elements of Library Research (pgs 14-36).
- Note taking | Using your mind, a keyboard, or a pen/pencil to record intriguing facts or ideas
- Tool | Encapsulates common knowledge or points you to a source
- Source | Evidence that supplies at least a partial answer to your inquiry
- To find | To discover facts about, to identify the existence of, to locate, to obtain, or several of these actions at once.
- Topic Selection Method 1 | Ask your instructor
- Topic Selection Method 2 | Read summaries

Q: Mary George defines a research project as any task that requires, or would benefit from, factual information or opinions you do not already have.
- True (Yes, this is how she defines a research project.)
- False (No, this is not how she defines a research project.)
A: True
Feedback: Mary George defines a research project as any task that requires, or would benefit from, factual information or opinions you do not already have.

Q: How does the book define or describe the brainstorming process?  Select all that apply.
- Engaging your imagination (No, but engaging your imagination is considered the most important element of the research process. "Brainstorming means examining your topic from a variety of angles--keeping an open mind and an open research log, the former to invite new ideas and the latter to house them" (George 49).)
- Examining your topic from a variety of angles (Yes. "Brainstorming means examining your topic from a variety of angles--keeping an open mind and an open research log, the former to invite new ideas and the latter to house them" (George 49).)
- Reading encyclopedia articles (No. "Brainstorming means examining your topic from a variety of angles--keeping an open mind and an open research log, the former to invite new ideas and the latter to house them" (George 49).)
- Keeping an open mind to invite new ideas (Yes. "Brainstorming means examining your topic from a variety of angles--keeping an open mind and an open research log, the former to invite new ideas and the latter to house them" (George 49).)
- Keeping an open research log to house ideas (Yes. "Brainstorming means examining your topic from a variety of angles--keeping an open mind and an open research log, the former to invite new ideas and the latter to house them" (George 49).)
A: Examining your topic from a variety of angles; Keeping an open mind to invite new ideas; Keeping an open research log to house ideas

Q: Match the following terms with their definitions.
- A finding tool that identifies the whole-book sources in a specific collection. | A catalog
- A finding tool that identifies the topics treated in a book. | An index
- A finding tool that identifies sources of any sort that have a specific scope. | A bibliography
- is a finding tool that identifies the individual articles appearing in issues of a specific group of periodicals. | An index
- A hybrid tool that offers facts and finding aids. | An encyclopedia
- Are ad hoc, sometimes you need them, sometimes you don't. | Fact tools
- Scout broadly and trap liberally--that is, acquire more sources than you may in fact employ in your argument. | Quantity
- Where inquiry meets reality. | The hunt
- Acquiring sources discovered in bibliographies, footnotes, readings, etc., often with author or title searches | Trapping
- Exploring to see what sources there are, usually with keyword or subject searches. | Scouting

Q: Match the word with its definition or search type.
- Scouting | exploring to see what sources there are, usually with keyword or subject searches.
- Trapping | acquiring sources discovered in bibliographies, footnotes, readings, etc., often with author or title searches
- Encyclopedia | A hybrid tool that functions as a fact as well as a finding tool
- Catalog | A finding tool that identifies the whole-book sources in a specific collection
- Bibliography | A finding tool that identifies sources of any sort that have a specific scope.
- Index | A finding tool that identifies topics treated in a book or the individual articles appearing in issues of a specific group of periodicals.

Q: What is fabrication?
- Citing information from sources you haven’t read.
- Inventing information or citations.
- Modifying your experiment data so that it fits your hypothesis.
- Creating a website to corroborate data or quotations you have cited in your paper.
- All of the above. (Great! These are all examples of fabrication.)
A: All of the above.

Q: True or false? Inventing a fake source for your paper is a form of fabrication and is academically dishonest.
- True (Yes. Sometimes we can't find that other source that is either required (like you need to cite 5 books, but you can only find 4) or that makes the case you're trying to point. But, we can't go around making up sources. Professors will almost always catch this, and it's a bad habit to start doing.)
- False (Nope- it IS dishonest to make up a source.)
A: True

Q: Which of the following are examples of common knowledge? (Select all that apply.)
- Information on a new treatment for diabetes that you found while reading a medical journal (This is not common knowledge- it will need to be cited.)
- Opinions that you found in four different editorials. (Opinions are not considered to be common knowledge)
- Facts that you knew before you sat down to research your paper or speech. (Yes- this is considered common knowledge.)
- Facts that are found in such resources as encyclopedias, textbooks, and standard historical works. (Yes- this includes information like when the Declaration of Independence was signed.)
- Information that a friend, neighbor, or relative shared with you. (This is not common knowledge.)
A: Facts that you knew before you sat down to research your paper or speech.; Facts that are found in such resources as encyclopedias, textbooks, and standard historical works.

Q: U.S. government works (like census records) are NOT covered by copyright.
- True (Yes! Most works created by the government are free from copyright- also known as being in the public domain)
- False (Nope- almost everything IS covered by copyright, but government works are not.)
A: True

Q: When a library buys a license to a database it means that the library owns and has access to that information forever.  Even if we stop paying for the database.
- True (Remember- a license is something that is renewed on an yearly basis. Once a library stops paying for the license, we lose access to the information.)
- False (Yes! A license has to be renewed (paid yearly) for the information to be available.)
A: False

Q: When was the original Copyright Act written into law?
- 1976 (Nope, but this is when the most recent update occured.)
- 1790 (Yes!)
- 2002 (Nope.)
- 1823 (Nope- try again.)
- 1920 (Nope- try again.)
A: 1790

Q: U.S. government works (like census records) are NOT covered by copyright.
- True (Yes! Most works created by the government are free from copyright- also known as being in the public domain.)
- False (Nope- almost everything IS covered by copyright, but government works are not.)
A: True

Q: Violating/infriging upon copyright is not a big deal.
- True (It may not seem like a big deal to break copyright rules, but it IS a big deal to the original owners of the content (and their lawyers!).)
- False (Correct. Just because it is easy to violate copyright, doesn't mean that it's no big deal.)
A: False

Q: What classification system does the ISU library use to organize books and other materials?
- Dewey Decimal System (Nope. This is used more in public and K-12 libraries.)
- National Library of Medicine (No- this system is used mostly in hospital and health-science libraries.)
- Library of Congress Classification System (Yes!)
- BISAC Subject Headings (Nope- this is how most bookstores organize their books.)
A: Library of Congress Classification System

Q: You can browse the library shelves online by clicking on the call number link:

[Image]
- True (Yes! This is a great way to find other sources related to your topic. Almost as good as browsing the library shelves in person.)
- False
A: True

Q: Keyword searching can find a lot more than subject heading searching- maybe too much!
- True (Yes! Searching with keywords can find more than subject headings, but that's not always a good thing.)
- False (Keywords actually can find more than subject headings because they tend to be much more broad, and less precise. Though, more is not always a good thing- especially when looking through thousands of hits!)
A: True

Q: Subject headings are assigned to a book or article by:
- Random
- A real person (Yes- a librarian or a subject matter expert will assign the subject headings that closely match the book or article.)
- Google
- Your professor
A: A real person

Q: The benefits of searching using subject headings include:
- Being overwhelmed by finding thousands and thousands of articles or books (No way- more is definitely not better when it comes to searching)
- What you find is closely related to the topic (Yes- subject heading searching = precise)
- You don't have to wade through one million hits (Yes. Subject heading searching will find less which means less that you will have to go through!)
- It will find the information even if the term isn't included in the book or article title (Yes. Subject heading searching will find related information even if it's not part of the title.)
- There is no benefit to subject heading searching.
A: What you find is closely related to the topic; You don't have to wade through one million hits; It will find the information even if the term isn't included in the book or article title

Q: Go to the library catalog and search for the book titled, the College Students Research Companion.  Select the book with the subtitle: Finding, Evaluating and Citing the Sources You Need to Succeed.

Select which subject headings below are used to describe this book.
- Library research --United States.
- College research.
- Electronic information resources.
- Internet research.
- Library usage.
A: Library research --United States.; Electronic information resources.; Internet research.

Q: A natural language search would look like:
- stress AND puppies
- Stress (Psychology) AND Dogs
- Can puppies reduce stress? (Yes- natural language searching is just what it sounds like- using normal sentences to ask questions.)
A: Can puppies reduce stress?

Q: Benefits of using a Creative Commons license include:
- Content creators have more options on how their works are used (Yes, but that's not all!)
- It is less restrictive than traditional copyright (Yes, but that's not all!)
- It's easier for works to be shared and built upon (Yes, but that's not all!)
- It's free (Yes, but that's not all!)
- All of the above (Yes! Very good.)
A: All of the above

Q: What is the fee to request a book from another library (interlibrary loan)?
- $5.00
- $10.00
- $15.00
- FREE! (Yes! Requesting a book from another library is completely free to you!)
A: FREE!

Do a search in the library catalog for Research Strategies Finding Your Way through the Information Fog by William Badke. What is the call number of the most recent edition (2014)?
Feedback: Z710 .B23 2014 I'll accept the older edition too.

Q: It takes a lot of effort and expense to make sure that a work has copyright protection
- True (Nope- Copyright is given to a work automatically. You can place a copyright symbol on your work, and get it officially registered if you want to, but you don't have to. V)
- False (Very good! Copyright is automatically given to any work that is created in a 'fixed and tangible' manner.)
A: False

Q: If something is said to be in the 'public domain' this means:
- That the work can be used without asking for permission, but only if it is for the 'public good' (Funny, but not the case. Public domain works can be used for any purpose.)
- That the work is not covered by copyright, and can be used for any purpose.
- That the work is still covered by copyright, but it is less restrictive. (No, public domain works are not covered by copyright at all.)
A: That the work is not covered by copyright, and can be used for any purpose.

Q: Fair Use makes exceptions to copyright protections if items are being used for educational purposes.  So, it's okay to copy an entire book, as long as you're just using it for a class.
- True (No- even Fair Use has its limits. Copying a chapter or two is okay, while copying an entire book is not.)
- False (Correct! Even Fair Use has its limits. Copying a chapter or two is okay, while copying an entire book is not.)
A: False

Q: The WorldCat database searches ONLY the ISU Library catalog
- True (Nope. WorldCat searches the ISU library catalog, PLUS over 70,000 other library catalogs.)
- False (Good! WorldCat searches the ISU library catalog, PLUS over 70,000 other library catalogs.)
A: False

Q: Which call number range would you look in if you wanted to find information on copyright within the larger heading of library science?

Big Hint:  Use the Library of Congress classification system outline
- Z1201 - 1946 (No- correct letter, but not correct number range.)
- Z551 - 665 (Very good! Now you know where to go when you want to find books on copyright. :-))
- K1411 - 1485 (This IS copyright, but it is copyright as related to law, not libraries.)
- LB2300-2340 (This is the call number range for the theory of education specific to higher ed.)
A: Z551 - 665

Q: Only non-profit organizations can use the .org domain name.
- True (This USED to be the case. Now anyone can use the .org.)
- False (Yes!)
A: False

Q: Which two domain names are considered to be the most trustworthy?
- .com
- .edu
- .org
- .gov
A: .edu; .gov

Q: Google should NEVER be used for college-level research
- True (I know some professors may say that you can't use Google, but that is plain silly. It's a great tool, when used wisely!)
- False (Good! When used wisely, Google is a great tool for research.)
A: False

Q: Google's advanced search allows you to search on/for:
- File types (like PDF's or PPT's)
- Domain names (like .org or .edu)
- Language
- Cost of the Resource (free versus fee-based) (No, at least not yet!)
A: File types (like PDF's or PPT's); Domain names (like .org or .edu); Language

Q: An example of a 'red flag' that may signal that a journal is a 'predatory publisher' is that they promise a turnaround time of less than a week.
- True (Yes! A real turnaround time for an article in a true peer-reviewed journal is closer to 3 months or more.)
- False (This IS a bad sign, and a pretty clear signal that the journal is from a predatory journal. A real turnaround time for an article in a true peer-reviewed journal is closer to 3 months or more.)
A: True

Q: Grey literature is information that has NOT been published in traditional sources like journals or books.
- True (Yes!)
- False (Nope- grey lit is usually found OUTSIDE of traditional forms of publishing.)
A: True

Q: A Google search can bring up everything on the Internet
- True (Nope- a Google search misses a ton of information from the invisible web)
- False (Great! Google is only capturing a portion of the invisible web.)
A: False

Q: An online 'filter bubble' is created when the internet sources we use show us personalized information based on our browsing habits.
- True (Yes. We then may miss other points of view or opinions = bad.)
- False
A: True

Q: What is metadata?
- Metadata refers to the vast array of information available from a Google search.
- Metadata refers to a single keyword search that finds all useful information about your topic.
- Metadata refers to a user-friendly data retrieval system that differentiates texts, recognizes your search criteria, and returns the most pertinent information for your perusal.
- Metadata refers to a system of field terms that come along with the data--descriptive labels. Some people say it is data about the data.
A: Metadata refers to a system of field terms that come along with the data--descriptive labels. Some people say it is data about the data.
Feedback: Information for this quiz can be found in Badke, W. (2014). Research strategies: Finding your way through the information fog. 5th ed. Bloomington: Universe LLC, p. 71-93.

Q: Peer review a process of which of the following?
- Elitism
- Gatekeeping
- Discovery
- Snobbery
A: Gatekeeping

Q: The value of any database lies in its retrieval capability. That means that a database is worth using if you can pull out the information it contains.
- True (True, see 4.2 "Understanding metadata." Any database is only as useful as its retrieval capability. If you can't find what you need, then you have a data dump, not a database.)
- False (No, see 4.2 "Understanding metadata." Any database is only as useful as its retrieval capability. If you can't find what you need, then you have a data dump, not a database.)
A: True

Q: According to required course readings, what did the librarians at the Library of Congress develop to expedite or speed up retrieval of materials from their collection?
- Subject headings
- Folksonomy tags
- Qualitative data rules
- Keyword search strategies
A: Subject headings

Q: How does the scholarly, open access movement work?
- Information that is no longer protected by law may be used by anyone and may be copied, changed, or used for profit.
- Libraries and other subscribers pay a company for access to their publications on a title-by-title basis; authors do not need to pay for their work to be published.
- Readers do not pay to access research articles; however, the authors or their institutions may need to pay for an article to get published.
A: Readers do not pay to access research articles; however, the authors or their institutions may need to pay for an article to get published.

Q: Both scholarly articles and magazines are considered popular literature.
- True (No, newspapers, magazines, blogs, and newsletters are considered popular literature.)
- False (Newspapers, magazines, blogs, and newsletters are considered popular literature.)
A: False