Title: Reading and research strategies, databases
Course: Library Instruction Tutorials

Q: William Badke writes about inadequate research as well as genuine or real research. How does he finish the following statement? "The key to genuine research is..."
- to be interesting. (No, while genuine research is often interesting, the correct answer is that "genuine research is a good question that addresses a problem calling for analysis" (Badke 24).)
- to deal in generalities and surveys. Genuine research loves a superficial look at a big topic. (No, the correct answer is that "genuine research is a good question that addresses a problem calling for analysis" (Badke 24).)
- to ask no analytical question and make no pretense of advancing knowledge. (No, the correct answer is that "genuine research is a good question that addresses a problem calling for analysis" (Badke 24).)
- a good question that addresses a problem calling for an analysis. (Yes, "the key to genuine research is a good question that addresses a problem calling for analysis" (Badke 24).)
- to gather data, read and absorb it, and regurgitate it. (No, the correct answer is that "genuine research is a good question that addresses a problem calling for analysis" (Badke 24).)
A: a good question that addresses a problem calling for an analysis.

Q: What tactic for explaining library research does George use in her book The Elements of Library Research?
- She is very specific and gives step by step guidance.
- She is general to allow the reader to figure things out.
- She uses her Maxims as guides, but then tells the reader exactly what to do.
- She doesn’t really use any tactics from what I can tell.
A: She is general to allow the reader to figure things out.

Q: What are the three phases of searching for sources?
- Assessing whether or not they really relate to your research question
- Searching the reference database for articles
- Checking the library catalog for books and other material
- Determining that sources with certain features exist
- Submitting interlibrary loan requests
- Obtaining the sources you found
A: Assessing whether or not they really relate to your research question; Determining that sources with certain features exist; Obtaining the sources you found

Q: It is possible, and recommended, to find all of your sources by surfing the Web and downloading relevant files that you come across.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: Which search approach is described in the following statement?

When conducting a keyword search, look for relevant sources of information in the list of results. Once you have identified such a source, select it, and look at the expanded record. Watch for subject descriptors that are hyperlinked. These should take you to other relevant sources of information.
- Discovering Sources--Keyword Approach (No, this is the Assigned-Subject Approach. This particular aspect of the approach is explained in more detail under point #2 on page 111 within the section on "Tactic 2: Discovering Sources--Assigned Subject Approach.")
- Discovering Sources--Assigned-Subject Approach (Yes, this is explained in more detail under point #2 on page 111 within the section on "Tactic 2: Discovering Sources--Assigned Subject Approach.")
- Discovering Sources--Known-Item Approach (No, this is the Assigned-Subject Approach. This particular aspect of the approach is explained in more detail under point #2 on page 111 within the section on "Tactic 2: Discovering Sources--Assigned Subject Approach.")
- Discovering Sources--Verification (No, this is the Assigned-Subject Approach. This particular aspect of the approach is explained in more detail under point #2 on page 111 within the section on "Tactic 2: Discovering Sources--Assigned Subject Approach.")
- Discovering Sources--Browsing (No, this is the Assigned-Subject Approach. This particular aspect of the approach is explained in more detail under point #2 on page 111 within the section on "Tactic 2: Discovering Sources--Assigned Subject Approach.")
- Discovering Sources--Backtracking (No, this is the Assigned-Subject Approach. This particular aspect of the approach is explained in more detail under point #2 on page 111 within the section on "Tactic 2: Discovering Sources--Assigned Subject Approach.")
A: Discovering Sources--Assigned-Subject Approach

Q: William Badke says people have a difficult time understanding differences between keywords and subject headings. What is one advantage of using subject headings instead of keywords?
- Lack of metadata leads to tons of search results, but you have to do a large amount of sifting to find a match with what you were searching for. (This answer defines one of the retrieval problems, but it cannot be considered evidence or an example. See 4.4 & 4.5. The answer is "A subject heading search will return all the books in the system on your topic even if your terms are not in the title.")
- The metadata comes in the form of a 'record,' that is, a short description of the data. (See 4.4 & 4.5. The answer is "A subject heading search will return all the books in the system on your topic even if your terms are not in the title.")
- Computers are not intelligent creatures. They recognize letters and words, and they can find exactly what you type into the search box. They don't even know what your words mean. (See 4.4 & 4.5. The answer is "A subject heading search will return all the books in the system on your topic even if your terms are not in the title.")
- A subject heading search will return all the books in the system on your topic even if your terms are not in the title. (See 4.4 & 4.5. The answer is "A subject heading search will return all the books in the system on your topic even if your terms are not in the title.")
A: A subject heading search will return all the books in the system on your topic even if your terms are not in the title.

Q: You need to research an aspect of the topic “technology in K-12 education.” Which one of the following would be an appropriate research question?
- Do social networking sites threaten privacy rights?
- Should college classes be taught online?
- Does computer technology help children learn to read?
- Should all public schools be required to provide career counseling?
A: Does computer technology help children learn to read?

Q: You are writing a paper for your psychology class. You first need information defining the term “placebo effects.” What is your best choice for getting some brief background information?
- Find journal articles about “placebo effects.”
- Type “placebo effects” in a Web search engine for a complete list of references on the topic.
- Search for “placebo effects” in the library’s online catalog.
- Look up “placebo effects” in a general reference source like an encyclopedia.
A: Look up “placebo effects” in a general reference source like an encyclopedia.

Q: You are training to become an EMT. Which source might offer you the best first-hand introduction to a new defibrillator?
- An encyclopedia article about defibrillation.
- An in-person demonstration by an EMT.
- A video showing the use of the defibrillator.
- A written manual that comes with the defibrillator.
A: A written manual that comes with the defibrillator.

Q: During the class when we talked about reading for research, we discussed Bill Badke’s four steps for reading an article and five steps for reading a book. Which of the following is one of the steps for reading an article?
- Have a good look at the title page, preface, foreword, and introduction
- Check out the table of contents
- Watch for key propositions
- Have a look at the index
A: Watch for key propositions

Q: You need information about career opportunities in nursing. What would you type in the web search engine/box to find the most information?
- nurses or nursing opportunity
- nurs* career*
- career opportunities in nursing
- “nursing jobs or careers”
A: career opportunities in nursing

Q: Which of the following usually requires a password or accessing through a campus computer because it does not allow free access to all Web users?
- library online catalog
- periodical databases, like LexisNexis Academic or EBSCOhost’s Academic Search Complete
- Yahoo! Web directories
- bookstore’s websites
A: periodical databases, like LexisNexis Academic or EBSCOhost’s Academic Search Complete

Q: Which search approach is described in the following statement?

When conducting a keyword search, look for relevant sources of information in the list of results. Once you have identified such a source, select it, and look at the expanded record. Watch for subject descriptors that are hyperlinked. These should take you to other relevant sources of information.
- Discovering Sources—Backtracking
- Discovering Sources--Keyword Approach
- Discovering Sources—Browsing
- Discovering Sources--Assigned-Subject Approach
A: Discovering Sources--Assigned-Subject Approach

Q: During the class when we talked about reading for research, we discussed William Badke’s idea about the difference between a connoisseur and glutton.  Which of the following statements best describes a research connoisseur?
- Reads what is needed and abandons the rest
- Reads all the information from beginning to end
- Does not analyze the information
- Pauses to think about and evaluate the information
- Both a. and d.
A: Both a. and d.

You need to read the novel Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver, but the book is checked out from your college library. You don’t have the money to buy it from a bookstore, so how can you get a library copy of the book?

To gain access to your college library’s online databases from off-campus you would

Q: Match the activities below to the appropriate step of the research process
- Explore background information to narrow the topic | preparations
- Decide if you gathered enough appropriate sources for the research project | collecting information
- Cite your sources | collecting information

Q: Where do questions fit into the research or information literacy process?
- Questions are important during all phases of the information literacy process; however, they play a crucial role at the beginning once an information need has been identified and you begin to search for sources of information.
- Questions are not important during the information literacy process.
- Questions are necessary; they lead to the discovery of answers.
- It is essential to ask questions on the job, in your personal life, and at school in order to find answers we need to function effectively.
A: Questions are important during all phases of the information literacy process; however, they play a crucial role at the beginning once an information need has been identified and you begin to search for sources of information.

Q: [Image]

You are at your home computer and have just connected to an online periodical database to find articles for an English assignment. The image of the screen above is what you see when you connect. This database is new to you. You’ve done a search and gotten no results. What should you do?
- quit and try another database
- email the NewsBank company for assistance
- click “Help”
- click “Keyword”
A: click “Help”

Q: [Image]

 You are researching the topic “child abuse” for a paper and find the two quotations in the box above. What do these quotations do?
- They contradict each other
- They offer different explanations of the causes of child abuse
- They have conclusions based on different research
- They talk about two different topics
A: They contradict each other

Q: ISU’s policy on the use of information technology states that:
- you will not use ISU computers or networks to post or transmit libelous, harassing, or threatening messages to others.
- you will not infringe on copyrighted material, including, but not limited to, software, text, images, audio, and video.
- you will not share logons and passwords with others.
- answers a., b., and c.
A: you will not use ISU computers or networks to post or transmit libelous, harassing, or threatening messages to others.

Q: For your health class you’re writing a five page paper about the benefits of aerobic exercise. What would be the best approach for researching this topic?
- Get an overview about the topic from a commercial website, and then get recent/more specific information from magazine articles.
- Get scholarly journal articles for recent/very specific information about the topic.
- Get an overview of the topic from a current encyclopedia, and then get more recent/specific information from journal articles.
- Get an overview of the topic from a health encyclopedia.
A: Get an overview about the topic from a commercial website, and then get recent/more specific information from magazine articles.

Q: Which of the following documents an article that provides background information in a reference resource?
- Will, George F. One Man’s America: The Pleasures and Provocations of Our Singular Nation. 1^st ed. New York: Crown Forum, 2008. - MLA Will, G. F. (2008). One man’s America: The pleasures and provocations of our singular nation (1^st ed.). New York, NY: Crown Forum.
- "George Will." Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6Th Edition (2013): 1. Academic Search Complete. Web. 14 Oct. 2013. - MLA George Will. (2013). Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th Edition, 1. - APA
- Will, George F. "Religion and the American Republic." National Affairs 16 (2013): 110-124. Academic Search Complete. Web. 14 Oct. 2013. Will, G. F. (2013). Religion and the American republic. National Affairs, 16, 110-124. - APA
- Will, George F. "The Closing of The American Mind." Human Events 68.46 (2012): 23. Academic Search Complete. Web. 14 Oct. 2013. - MLA Will, G. F. (2012). The closing of the American mind. Human Events, 68(46), 23. - APA
A: "George Will." Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6Th Edition (2013): 1. Academic Search Complete. Web. 14 Oct. 2013. - MLA George Will. (2013). Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th Edition, 1. - APA

Q: Read the following excerpt and choose the question that is best answered with the essay from which this excerpt was taken:
Most scientific research on human development has concentrated on the period from birth through early adolescence, owing to both the rapidity and magnitude of the psychological changes observed during those phases and to the fact that they culminate in the optimum mental functioning of early adulthood. A primary motivation of many investigators in the field has been to determine how the culminating mental abilities of adulthood were reached during the preceding phases. This essay will  concentrate, therefore, on human development during the first 12 years of life.
- How do adult mental processes develop over time?
- How does a child’s mental or cognitive ability increase?
- How does a child’s environment determine their cognitive capacities in adulthood?
- How do children acquire language skills?
A: How does a child’s mental or cognitive ability increase?

What were one or two questions asked on the survey? OR paste the message from the end of the survey here.

Q: In his book Research Strategies William Badke writes that students' first choice for an academic search engine should be:
- Journal databases through the college library
- Google Scholar
- Microsoft Academic Search
- Base
- The Directory of Open Access Journals or DOAJ
- Dogpile
A: Journal databases through the college library

Q: Which is NOT true about outlines?
- Both traditional and non-traditional methods will work.
- An outline needs to convince.
- The form does not matter but the function does.
- The function of an outline is to guide the writer.
A: An outline needs to convince.

Q: Which of the follow is correct about an argument?  Select all that apply.
- Its function is to guide the reader
- Its function is to guide the writer
- It needs to be clear
- It needs to convince
A: Its function is to guide the reader; It needs to be clear; It needs to convince

Q: Which of the following are physical formats for sources found in the library? Select all that apply.
- Three-dimensional objects, such as globes or models.
- Hand written or typed manuscripts.
- Collection of documents from a person, family, or organization.
- Printed photographs or illustrations including art.
A: Three-dimensional objects, such as globes or models.; Hand written or typed manuscripts.; Collection of documents from a person, family, or organization.; Printed photographs or illustrations including art.

Q: Select the search engine(s) that are considered academic search sngines (select all that apply):
- WorldCat - worldcat.org
- msn.com
- Google Scholar - scholar.google.com
- Microsoft Academic Search - academic.research.microsoft.com
- DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals - doaj.org
- BASE - base-search.net
- Wolfram|Alpha - wolframalpha.com
- Mahalo - mahalo.com
A: WorldCat - worldcat.org; Google Scholar - scholar.google.com; Microsoft Academic Search - academic.research.microsoft.com; DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals - doaj.org; BASE - base-search.net

Q: What four things do you need if you are to take charge of your research, or as William Badke puts it "in order to turn your anxiety into a brilliant project, leading to an excellent project"?
- an intense desire to do a brilliant project, time to plan your research, to become a friend to structure, and lateral thinking (Correct. Answer found on p. 23 of Research Strategies (Badke, 2014). See 2.0.)
- lateral thinking, good data, a broad focus, and a working knowledge of the topic (Incorrect. Answer found on p. 23 of Research Strategies (Badke, 2014). See 2.0.)
- quality data, plenty of time, a tried-and-true approach, and a mediocre interest in succeeding (Incorrect. Answer found on p. 23 of Research Strategies (Badke, 2014). See 2.0.)
- a focus on generalities, a banal research question, a familiar topic, and plenty of time (Incorrect. Answer found on p. 23 of Research Strategies (Badke, 2014). See 2.0.)
A: an intense desire to do a brilliant project, time to plan your research, to become a friend to structure, and lateral thinking

Q: According to Badke (2014), what is a database?
- A database is any collection of data that can be retrieved using organized search procedures.
- A database refers to the timeliness, as well as the universality of information housed in campus libraries.
- A database describes the scholarly observations, characteristics, and measurements recorded by university researchers.
- A database is the general name for a Universal Resource Locator.
A: A database is any collection of data that can be retrieved using organized search procedures.

Q: For your sociology assignment you need to find information about the impact of private prisons. Look at the boxed example below 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?  (1 pt)

[Image: Subject Headings]
- Inmates
- Corrections (Criminal Justice administration) – Contracting out
- Private Prisons
- Prisons - Arizona
A: Corrections (Criminal Justice administration) – Contracting out

Q: When using two or more keywords, which of the following database commands, codes, or operators will usually increase your results in a library catalog or journal article database search?
- The or and the and operators or connectors
- The truncation code (*, ?) and the or operator
- The and operator and the wildcard character
- The not operator and the truncation codes (*, ?)
- The proximity (n3, w2) and not operators
A: The truncation code (*, ?) and the or operator

Q: In his book, Research Strategies, Badke claims that the trouble with an open-ended question is:
- that it kills your focus or at least broadens it into something too big to deal with, because you are trying to answer too many questions. (No, the trouble with an open-ended question is that it fragments your conclusion into many possible answers. See pages 34-36 in the text. The multi-part question is one that it kills your focus or at least broadens it into something too big to deal with, because you are trying to answer too many questions.)
- that professors will wonder what the purpose of your paper is. (No, the trouble with an open-ended question is that it fragments your conclusion into many possible answers. See pages 34-36 in the text. The question is not there is one that professors will wonder what the purpose of your paper is. It will have data as the goal where the student regurgitates information the professor may already know.)
- that it fragments your conclusion into many possible answers and destroys any hope of the paper having a single-minded goal. (Yes, the trouble with an open-ended question is that it fragments your conclusion into many possible answers. See pages 38-39 in the text.)
- that it isn't clear enough to make it possible to answer. (No, the trouble with an open-ended question is that it fragments your conclusion into many possible answers. See pages 34-36 in the text. The fuzzy question is one that it isn't clear enough to make it possible to answer.)
- that it tries to answer questions that the data simply will not answer. (No, the trouble with an open-ended question is that it fragments your conclusion into many possible answers. See pages 34-36 in the text. The question that will not fly tries to answer questions that the data simply will not answer.)
A: that it fragments your conclusion into many possible answers and destroys any hope of the paper having a single-minded goal.

Q: According to Badke (2014), what is the key to genuine research?
- a balanced mix of primary and secondary source materials (incorrect. The key to genuine research is a good question that addresses a problem calling for analysis (Badke 2014, pp. 26-28). See 2.3 in Research Strategies.)
- lots of data or facts you can explain to others (incorrect. The key to genuine research is a good question that addresses a problem calling for analysis (Badke 2014, pp. 26-28). See 2.3 in Research Strategies.)
- a good question that addresses a problem calling for analysis (correct. The key to genuine research is a good question that addresses a problem calling for analysis (Badke 2014, pp. 26-28). See 2.3 in Research Strategies.)
- relevant information for your research needs (Incorrect. The key to genuine research is a good question that addresses a problem calling for analysis (Badke 2014, pp. 26-28). See 2.3 in Research Strategies.)
A: a good question that addresses a problem calling for analysis

Q: When doing research William Badke says you should start to build your outline. . .
- after writing your research paper.
- just before writing a rough draft.
- at the beginning before you even search for sources.
- after you have found your sources of information.
A: at the beginning before you even search for sources.

Q: Why did Bill Badke refer to escapist fiction in his book Research Strategies? Choose the best answer.
- To illustrate that everyone occasionally needs to relax and read a fun book in order to get away from the stresses of daily life. (No, to show that reading for research is different from reading a fun novel; reading for research often requires reading just the most important and relevant parts, while reading for fun invites you to devour or read every word. See 8.1-8.2 (pp. 189-191).)
- To show that reading for research is different from reading a fun novel; reading for research often requires reading just the most important and relevant parts, while reading for fun invites you to devour or read every word. (Yes, to show that reading for research is different from reading a fun novel; reading for research often requires reading just the most important and relevant parts, while reading for fun invites you to devour or read every word. See 8.1-8.2 (pp. 189-191).)
- To prove that when we read escapist literature we should be ruthless; read what you need and abandon the rest, because it's your only hope. (No, to show that reading for research is different from reading a fun novel; reading for research often requires reading just the most important and relevant parts, while reading for fun invites you to devour or read every word. See 8.1-8.2 (pp. 189-191).)
- To explain that fiction is informative, timely, and prompts readers to consider pressing issues of personal concern. (No, to show that reading for research is different from reading a fun novel; reading for research often requires reading just the most important and relevant parts, while reading for fun invites you to devour or read every word. See 8.1-8.2 (pp. 189-191).)
A: To show that reading for research is different from reading a fun novel; reading for research often requires reading just the most important and relevant parts, while reading for fun invites you to devour or read every word.

Q: Research requires in-depth reading of articles and books on your topic. This type of close reading is done primarily to include you in the larger conversation going on between scholars in the field of discussion. Therefore, Badke's statement, "research is for gluttons" is correct.
- True (Incorrect. Badke's actually writes: "research is not for gluttons." He also writes: "Any book or article you read for research purposes must be used and left behind as quickly as possible, even though you can never take anything out of context. [...] Be ruthless. Read what you need and abandon the rest. It's your only hope" (Badke, 2014, pp. 189-190). See sections 8.1-8.1.2.)
- False (Correct. Badke's actually writes: "research is not for gluttons." He also writes: "Any book or article you read for research purposes must be used and left behind as quickly as possible, even though you can never take anything out of context. [...] Be ruthless. Read what you need and abandon the rest. It's your only hope"" (Badke, 2014, pp. 189-190).)
A: False

Q: Listed below are the 5 steps for analyzing a book's usefulness for your research project.

You are to match each step to its descriptor as described in William Badke's book, Research Strategies: Finding your Way through the Information Fog.

Each response is worth 0.40 of the 2 points available.
- Step 1 | Initially, review the title page, preface, foreword, and introduction.
- Step 2 | Carefully, read through the table of contents.
- Step 3 | Purposefully, review the index.
- Step 4 | Carefully, run-throurgh the book for an overview of the book's intent.
- Step 5 | Constantly, evaluate what you are reading, and ask probing questions.
Also offered: Thoroughly, read the abstract to get an overall understanding of the book's contents.; Quickly, read author's conclusion at the end of the book.
Feedback: See 8.1.2 (pp. 191-193).

Q: Listed below are the 4 steps for analyzing an article's usefulness for your research project.

You are to match each step to its descriptor as described in William Badke's book, Research Strategies: Finding your Way through the Information Fog.

Each response is worth 0.25 of the 1 points available.
- Step 1 | Locate the abstract in a text to determine the author's main points and conclusion.
- Step 2 | Identify key propositons in the text.
- Step 3 | Review the author's conclusions at the end of the text.
- Step 4 | Read the entire article.
Also offered: Analyze the glossary.; Review the index.
Feedback: See 8.1.2 (pp. 194-195).

Q: According to Badke, in a search of the library catalog, when would you use a keyword search?
- When your topic is a reasonably standard one
- When your topic is not a standard one
- When your topic combines a couple of subject disciplines
- When you know the title of the book you need
- Both b. and c.
A: Both b. and c.

Q: True or False:

Summarizing important information is quicker that  quoting, and can force readers to think about the material.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: True or False:

Bakde (2014) recommends writing your research paper out of your head and adding a reference from time to time to add a bit of academic color.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: True or False:

It is a good idea to take as many notes as possible. In this way, you will be ready with just the right quote or summary to fit your research topic.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: What did William Badke declare Research Strategies: Finding Your Way through the Information Fog to be about?
- Computer literacy (Badke's book is about information research.)
- Information research (Badke's book is about information research.)
- Library literacy (Badke's book is about information research.)
- The development of scientific experiments (Badke's book is about information research.)
A: Information research

Q: Gatekeeping is a good thing when it . . .
- helps to preserve quality.
- censors valuable information.
- maintains the status quo.
- keeps radical ideas away from people.
A: helps to preserve quality.

Q: Which of the five topic selection methods deals with making or discovering connections between two or more things you already know?
- Read
- Browse
- Ask
- Link
- Look
A: Link

Q: True or False:

Badke (2014) recommends taking notes from one book or article at a time, and taking all the pertinent notes before moving on to the next source.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: True or False:

Note taking is counter productive activity. Only the weakest students take notes during a lecture, and that is to win points with the professors. Most students never have to annotate or take notes during class lectures or on the data being researched for a class assignment.
- True
- False
A: False

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: When you have a reference or information about an article, which of the following search tools may help you locate the full-text article?
- A-Z Journal List
- OneSearch
- Library catalog
- Google Scholar
A: A-Z Journal List; OneSearch; Google Scholar

Q: What does it mean to use data as a tool?
- Find out everything you can about a topic and explain what you have learned. (No, this is the "data as a goal" concept. Using "data as a tool" means to gather basic information about your topic, identify a problem or issue related to that topic, and use the data you gathered to try and solve that problem or issue.)
- Gather basic information about your topic, identify a problem or issue related to that topic, and explain what you learned from the sources you found. (No, using "data as a tool" means to gather basic information about your topic, identify a problem or issue related to that topic, and use the data you gathered to try and solve that problem or issue.)
- Gather basic information about your topic, identify a problem or issue related to that topic, and use the data you gathered to try and solve that problem or issue. (Yes, using "data as a tool" means to gather basic information about your topic, identify a problem or issue related to that topic, and use the data you gathered to try and solve that problem or issue. Using "data as a goal" means to find out everything you can about a topic and explain what you have learned. No, this is the "data as a goal" concept. Using "data as a tool" means to gather basic information about your topic, identify a problem or issue related to that topic, and use the data you gathered to try and solve that problem or issue.)
A: Gather basic information about your topic, identify a problem or issue related to that topic, and use the data you gathered to try and solve that problem or issue.

Q: True or False:

Anyone can purchase a .org domain. The information that is found on these web sites is likely biased and not necessarily for profit.
- True
- False
A: True
Feedback: See the Internet Domains handout or webpage.

Q: According to Badke, what role does a good research question play?
- It tells what your research is about. (No, it identifies the research problem and gives you the direction your research needs to take to solve it (Badke, 2014, p. 253).)
- It identifies the research problem and gives you the direction your research needs to take to solve it. (Yes, it identifies the research problem and gives you the direction your research needs to take to solve it (Badke, 2014, p. 253).)
- It names what topic you intend to study up on, so you can compile data to share with others. (No, it identifies the research problem and gives you the direction your research needs to take to solve it (Badke, 2014, p. 253).)
- It formulates a creative question that is very difficult to answer, since they are hard or impossible to test or measure with the available information. (No, it identifies the research problem and gives you the direction your research needs to take to solve it (Badke, 2014, p. 253).)
A: It identifies the research problem and gives you the direction your research needs to take to solve it.

Name at least two kinds of "fact tools" or reference resources.
Feedback: Answers may include but are not limited to: - Encyclopedias - Dictionaries - Manuals - Textbooks - Gazateers - Atlases - Almanacs - Handbooks

Q: Mary George says: "Keywords are the vocabulary that surrounds your research question" (102).  She even admits that when she works with students during their search process "we often miss important terms on the first try" (102).  Where can you discover keywords:
- From your research assignment
- Brainstorming with friends
- Thinking about your topic and research question
- Conferring with your teacher
- From your background reading
- Looking up words in a dictionary or thesaurus
- All of the above.
A: All of the above.
If right: Yes, all of the options are correct, so the answer is "all of the above."
If partly right: Sorry, all of the options are correct, so the answer is "all of the above." Remember to write down potentially useful keywords. If you do not know their usefulness, write them down anyway, so you can test them.
If wrong: Sorry, all of the options are correct, so the answer is "all of the above." Remember to write down potentially useful keywords. If you do not know their usefulness, write them down anyway, so you can test them.

Q: When browsing for books in the library, Mary George recommends you do which of the following after you have found the book you wanted?
- Carefully examine the book you came to find. (Yes, this is part of the answer. Following is a more complete list: carefully examine the book you came to find. Look at the table of contents. Flip through the text to determine if there are diagrams, maps, photographs, or other features that look interesting. Pay attention to the author's notes and documentation. Skim any indexes, looking for names or events or concepts that pertain to your tentative topic. Carefully examine other books near the one you came to find.)
- Look at the table of contents. (Yes, this is part of the answer. Following is a more complete list: carefully examine the book you came to find. Look at the table of contents. Flip through the text to determine if there are diagrams, maps, photographs, or other features that look interesting. Pay attention to the author's notes and documentation. Skim any indexes, looking for names or events or concepts that pertain to your tentative topic. Carefully examine other books near the one you came to find.)
- If you are uncertain where to put the book, just find a gap in the books and throw it in there. (No, this is not part of the answer. Following is a more correct answer: carefully examine the book you came to find. Look at the table of contents. Flip through the text to determine if there are diagrams, maps, photographs, or other features that look interesting. Pay attention to the author's notes and documentation. Skim any indexes, looking for names or events or concepts that pertain to your tentative topic. Carefully examine other books near the one you came to find.)
- Flip through the text to determine if there are diagrams, maps, photographs, or other features that look interesting. (Yes, this is part of the answer. Following is a more complete list: carefully examine the book you came to find. Look at the table of contents. Flip through the text to determine if there are diagrams, maps, photographs, or other features that look interesting. Pay attention to the author's notes and documentation. Skim any indexes, looking for names or events or concepts that pertain to your tentative topic. Carefully examine other books near the one you came to find.)
- Pay attention to the author's notes and documentation. (Yes, this is part of the answer. Following is a more complete list: carefully examine the book you came to find. Look at the table of contents. Flip through the text to determine if there are diagrams, maps, photographs, or other features that look interesting. Pay attention to the author's notes and documentation. Skim any indexes, looking for names or events or concepts that pertain to your tentative topic. Carefully examine other books near the one you came to find.)
- Skim any indexes, looking for names or events or concepts that pertain to your tentative topic. (Yes, this is part of the answer. Following is a more complete list: carefully examine the book you came to find. Look at the table of contents. Flip through the text to determine if there are diagrams, maps, photographs, or other features that look interesting. Pay attention to the author's notes and documentation. Skim any indexes, looking for names or events or concepts that pertain to your tentative topic. Carefully examine other books near the one you came to find.)
- Carefully examine other books near the one you came to find. (Yes, this is part of the answer. Following is a more complete list: carefully examine the book you came to find. Look at the table of contents. Flip through the text to determine if there are diagrams, maps, photographs, or other features that look interesting. Pay attention to the author's notes and documentation. Skim any indexes, looking for names or events or concepts that pertain to your tentative topic. Carefully examine other books near the one you came to find.)
A: Carefully examine the book you came to find.; Look at the table of contents.; Flip through the text to determine if there are diagrams, maps, photographs, or other features that look interesting.; Pay attention to the author's notes and documentation.; Skim any indexes, looking for names or events or concepts that pertain to your tentative topic.; Carefully examine other books near the one you came to find.

Q: An experience, idea, or insight that never leaves the mind of the thinker is a source.
- True (No, "An experience, idea, or insight that never leaves the mind of the thinker is not, and never can be, a source" (George 53).)
- False (No, "An experience, idea, or insight that never leaves the mind of the thinker is not, and never can be, a source" (George 53).)
A: False

Q: Select the best answer. "Curiosity..."
- killed the cat. (While this is a popular saying, it is not found in the assigned reading. Mary George writes that curiosity begets serendipity in order to explain why browsing should be done all of the time, in each stage of the research process. Curiosity will help you find more sources and information (121).)
- leads to good things. (While this is a more or less true, it is not the best answer. Mary George writes that curiosity begets serendipity in order to explain why browsing should be done all of the time, in each stage of the research process. Curiosity will help you find more sources and information (121).)
- begets serendipity. (Yes, Mary George writes that curiosity begets serendipity in order to explain why browsing should be done all of the time, in each stage of the research process. Curiosity will help you find more sources and information (121).)
- helps with research. (While this is a more or less true, it is not the best answer. Mary George writes that curiosity begets serendipity in order to explain why browsing should be done all of the time, in each stage of the research process. Curiosity will help you find more sources and information (121).)
- will save time. (While curiosity may sometimes save time, it is not the correct answer. Mary George writes that curiosity begets serendipity in order to explain why browsing should be done all of the time, in each stage of the research process. Curiosity will help you find more sources and information (121).)
A: begets serendipity.

Q: True or false? Lending homework or test questions to a friend to help them out in class is always allowed and you don't need to check with the professor before you lend these items.
- True (Oops- think again. It might be nice to give your friends test questions, but it is generally not allowed.)
- False (Yep- this is not something you want to do without permission from the professor. We all want to help our friends out, but this is not a way to do so!)
A: False

Q: Which three things need to be present in order to correctly paraphrase a passage from another work? (Select all that apply.)
- A restatement of the idea or fact in your own words. (Yes!)
- A dedication at the beginning of your paper or speech to the original author. (Nice, but not required.)
- A page number notation at the end of the paraphrase. (Yes.)
- Verbatim (word-for-word) text from the work cited. (We wouldn't be paraphrasing if we included the word-for-word text.)
- Quotation marks at the beginning and the end of the paraphrased text. (Nope, but this is a tricky one! Only word-for-word text from the original work needs to be inclued in quotes.)
- The author's name. (Yes- this is needed along with the page number.)
A: A restatement of the idea or fact in your own words.; A page number notation at the end of the paraphrase.; The author's name.

Q: Of the following, who can help you with your research and writing? (Select all that apply.)
- The ISU library
- Your instructor.
- The ISU Writing Center.
- An online paper mill.
- None of the above
A: The ISU library; Your instructor.; The ISU Writing Center.

Q: The prices that libraries pay for journals have been going down in recent years.
- True (Oh, I wish! Journal prices have blown through library budgets over the last 20 years or so.)
- False (Exactly! Journal prices for libraries have gone up and up.)
A: False

Q: Taking notes during a lecture or class presentation means (select all that apply):
- participating in class discussion
- sending text messages to my friend
- writing the main ideas in my own words
- writing every single thing the professor says
- writing questions to ask the instructor about the material
A: participating in class discussion; writing the main ideas in my own words; writing questions to ask the instructor about the material

Q: After a lecture class, it is a good idea to (select all that apply):
- put my notes away until next class
- review my notes and mark any concepts or sections that are unclear
- add graphs and notes to sections that are unclear
- talk to other students in the class about what was just covered
- read the text and clarify sections that are unclear
A: review my notes and mark any concepts or sections that are unclear; add graphs and notes to sections that are unclear; talk to other students in the class about what was just covered; read the text and clarify sections that are unclear

Q: There are three “R’s” in the SQ3R Reading Method.  What are these 3 R's?
- Read, rewrite and regulate
- Record, read, rewrite
- Read, recite, review (Good!)
- Read, recommend, review
A: Read, recite, review

Q: Which method of note taking involves dividing the page into three parts (main ideas, details, summary)?
- Outline format
- Creative format
- Cornell style (Yes!)
- Idea mapping / idea graphing
A: Cornell style

Q: What is the most important key to taking notes that are useful study tools?
- Draw pictures / doodle in your notes (This may help keep you awake, but it doesn't make for good notes!)
- Use complete sentences (This is only necessary when writing papers.)
- Write only the key terms
- Write legibly and leave extra space to add more information
A: Write legibly and leave extra space to add more information

Q: When taking notes for research, remember to:
- copy off every single article or book chapter you find.
- rephrase everything you put in your notes (You don't have to do this right away, and certainly not for EVERYTHING. You would be taking notes forever!)
- hand write everything, then type it into a computer using a word processing program (Oh boy, I hope this isn't your preferred way of organizing your research. There are better ways!)
- include source information for where get each idea, with the page number (Very good! It can be heart-breaking to have found the perfect source, only to lose it because you forgot to write down the source information.)
A: include source information for where get each idea, with the page number

Q: Which of the following options do you select if you want the most recent books to show up first?

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- Title
- Author
- Publish date (No- it's confusing, I know! This one will put the oldest books first.)
- Publish date descending (Yes! Try to think of it as placing the books in descending order where it starts with the higher number (2013 and then 'descends' to smaller numbers/years).)
A: Publish date descending

Q: Before you choose a database it is helpful to know what kind of information  you need, who would write it, and where would it be published.
- True (Yes! This will help you choose the right database for your research.)
- False
A: True

Q: What are some ways you can choose a database for your topic?
- Ask a librarian
- Ask a professor or your advisor
- Guess randomly
- Use the ISU Library Subject Guides
A: Ask a librarian; Ask a professor or your advisor; Use the ISU Library Subject Guides

Q: Where does the phrase, 'Don't be evil' appear in the syllabus?  You can refer to the online or PDF syllabus for this one.
- In the 'How to Rock This Course' section
- In the 'Final Project Guidelines' section
- In the 'Academic Integrity' entry under 'Course Basics' (Yes! Make good choices!!)
- In the 'Grading' section
A: In the 'Academic Integrity' entry under 'Course Basics'

Q: Based on what you have learned this week, choose the best search strategy for finding information on alternative treatments for migraines when searching in one of the library's article databases.
- Migraines AND alternative AND treatment (This is an okay search, but it is not the BEST way to search. It does not include any truncation or synonyms, so you might miss good articles.)
- (migraine*) AND (alternative OR complementary) AND (therap* OR treatment*) (YES! Good job. This includes the Boolean operators, truncation and synonyms. This is a strong search strategy.)
- "Alternative therapy for migraine headaches" OR "Complementary therapy for migraine headaches" (This might be an okay search in Google, but NOT for searching in the library's databases. You need truncation, and putting the search in quotes might make it too limited.)
- (CAM therap*) AND (migraine) (This is an okay search, but it needs more synonyms, and searching just on the acronym 'CAM' might miss a lot of otherwise good articles.)
A: (migraine*) AND (alternative OR complementary) AND (therap* OR treatment*)

What is the name of the ISU Library closest you you?
Feedback: This is going to be either the Pocatello Library (official name = Eli M. Oboler Library), the Idaho Falls Library, or the Meridian Library.

Search the library catalog on a topic of interest to you- either professional or personal.

What is the title and call number of one of the books you found?
Feedback: This is wide open- As long as they answer the question, they get full points

Q: Look up the book, Nursing Student Retention in the library catalog.  What is the subtitle?
- Nursing students -- United States -- Psychology
- eBook
- Understanding the Process and Making a Difference
- New York: Springer Pub. Co.
A: Understanding the Process and Making a Difference

Who is the 'Librarian Bibliographer' (AKA, the librarian support) for your program/major?  Hint:  Look in the 'selectors by subject area' on the 'About the Library' page.
Feedback: Any library staff name will work. Most of the students are nursing, so I am their librarian. They should be referring to this list.

Q: Which of the following options will force the library catalog to sort books so the most recent appear at the top?

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- Title
- Author
- Publish Date (This will actually put the oldest books at the top.)
- Publish Date Descending (Perfect! It's a terrible phrase- but it means that the most recent books will be on the top!)
A: Publish Date Descending

Q: The best method for reading college-level materials is to read the whole book/article from start to finish
- True (That's what many students think, but you actually want to just dive in and get just what you need- and that does not require that you read the whole thing!)
- False (Yes! You just want to dive in and get what you need- and that does not require that you read the whole thing! Hooray!)
A: False

Q: What are some active reading methods?
- Mark up the text
- Read straight through, without pausing
- Ask questions (either in your head or out loud)
- Re-read sections, especially if you are having a tough time understanding
- Give up- if it's that hard, you probably won't understand it anyway
A: Mark up the text; Ask questions (either in your head or out loud); Re-read sections, especially if you are having a tough time understanding

Q: Which of the following acronyms do most medical/science articles follow?
- IMCool
- IMBAD
- IMRaD (Yes- most follow the Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion format)
- DREAD
A: IMRaD

Q: What method of organization does this image demonstrate?

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- Notecards
- Double-entry journal
- Narrative notetaking
- Research log
A: Double-entry journal

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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.

Q: In his book Research Strategies William Badke writes that students' first choice for an academic search engine should be:
- Journal databases through the college library
- Google Scholar
- Microsoft Academic Search
- BASE
- The Directory of Open Access Journals or DOAJ
- Dogpile
A: Journal databases through the college library

Q: What four things do you need if you are to take charge of your research, or as William Badke puts it "in order to turn your anxiety into a brilliant project, leading to an excellent project"?
- an intense desire to do a brilliant project, time to plan your research, to become a friend to structure, and lateral thinking (Correct. Answer found on p. 23 of Research Strategies (Badke, 2014). See 2.0.)
- lateral thinking, good data, a broad focus, and a working knowledge of the topic (Incorrect. Answer found on p. 23 of Research Strategies (Badke, 2014). See 2.0.)
- quality data, plenty of time, a tried-and-true approach, and a mediocre interest in succeeding (Incorrect. Answer found on p. 23 of Research Strategies (Badke, 2014). See 2.0.)
- a focus on generalities, a mediocre research question, a familiar topic, and plenty of time (Incorrect. Answer found on p. 23 of Research Strategies (Badke, 2014). See 2.0.)
A: an intense desire to do a brilliant project, time to plan your research, to become a friend to structure, and lateral thinking