Title: General questions
Course: Library Instruction Tutorials

Q: True or false? Taking advantage of online tools, such as Son of Citation Machine or Citation Wizard, to cite sources is an academically honest practice.
- True (Yes, you may use online tools to help you learn how to cite sources properly; however, be aware that software may not always to up-to-date with the latest citation style publication and that some citation errors occasionally occur. Remember, you are responsible for citing your sources correctly and verifying that they conform to the citation style your instructor has chosen.)
- False (No, you may use online tools to help you learn how to cite sources properly, and they may even save on time. However, be aware that software programs may not always to up-to-date with the latest citation style publication and errors occasionally occur. Remember, you are responsible for citing your sources correctly and verifying that they conform to the citation style your instructor has chosen.)
A: True

Q: Google results have a nasty tendency to be academic in nature.
- True (No, William Badke writes: "Google results have a nasty tendency to be academically weak" (20).)
- False (Correct, William Badke writes: "Google results have a nasty tendency to be academically weak" (20).)
A: False

Q: The two parts of documentation include the citations, or in-text citations, and the references or bibliography with the full information about a source.
- True (Yes, the two parts of documentation include the citations, or in-text citations, and the references or bibliography with the full information about a source.)
- False (No, the two parts of documentation include the citations, or in-text citations, and the references or bibliography with the full information about a source.)
A: True

Q: One of the purposes of a citation or bibliographic reference is to document evidence so that others can, if they like, track it down themselves.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: What are two benefits to concept searching?
- The words and phrases used are easy to find because they are compiled in a list and are updated as needed as well as cross-referenced.
- It makes it easier to find information under a broad topic like education or nursing.
- The individuals that create the subject terms have actually examined the material.
- Each catalog uses different subject headings so you are able to find more information by searching more catalogs.
- It provides all sources under a concept at once so you don’t have to drill down to find more terms.
A: The words and phrases used are easy to find because they are compiled in a list and are updated as needed as well as cross-referenced.; The individuals that create the subject terms have actually examined the material.

Q: Mary George writes that the best way to tinker your search is to limit to full-text articles, so you can actually read the articles before writing your paper.
- True (No, Mary George writes that the best way to tinker your search is to limit to scholarly, peer-review articles (110). Reading the articles you find before writing your paper is a good idea, but she writes that limiting to full-text articles may suppress other records that could be readily found in another database.)
- False (Yes, Mary George writes that the best way to tinker your search is to limit to scholarly, peer-review articles (110). Reading the articles you find before writing your paper is a good idea, but she writes that limiting to full-text articles may suppress other records that could be readily found in another database.)
A: False
Feedback: Mary George writes that the best way to tinker your search is to limit to scholarly, peer-review articles (110). Reading the articles you find before writing your paper is a good idea, but she writes that limiting to full-text articles may suppress other records that could be readily found in another database.

Q: We need information when we want to:
- purchase a new computer
- choose a career path
- write a paper for class
- vote in an election
- answers a., b., c., and d
A: answers a., b., c., and d

Q: Choose the best definition of information literacy below.
- Knowing how to be ruthless in finding important information while reading
- Knowing how to summarize information that meets a need
- Having the skills to find information quickly and efficiently
- Knowing how to recognize when information is needed and having the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information in an ethical and legal manner
A: Knowing how to recognize when information is needed and having the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information in an ethical and legal manner

Q: 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?
- Place a recall on the book if the due date is more than two weeks in the future
- Place a hold on the book if the due date is coming up soon
- Request a copy of the book through the Interlibrary Loan department
- Purchase a copy on Amazon
- Both answers a. and b.
A: Both answers a. and b.

Q: To gain access to your college library’s online databases from off-campus you would
- Click on the needed database link found on the Library’s website
- Log in with your student identification number and last name
- Use the Internet to find the Library website
- All of the above
A: All of the above

Q: Read the following extract and select the quotation that would best explain what St. Baldrick’s does:

North Dakota is sharpening its clippers and flexing its fundraising muscles. St. Baldrick’s time is once again upon the state. This year’s “Brave the Shave” campaign features multiple events throughout the upper Midwest and beyond, but its flagship event will take place March 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Missouri Valley Family YMCA. St. Baldrick’s is the world’s largest volunteer-driven fundraising event for childhood cancer research. Volunteers shave their heads in solidarity of children fighting cancer while soliciting donations for the foundation.
- Volunteers shave their heads in solidarity of children fighting cancer while soliciting donations for the foundation.
- St. Baldrick’s time is once again upon the state.
- St. Baldrick’s is the world’s largest volunteer-driven fundraising event for childhood cancer research.
- North Dakota is sharpening its clippers and flexing its fundraising muscles.
A: St. Baldrick’s is the world’s largest volunteer-driven fundraising event for childhood cancer research.

Q: Did you take the Instructor Evaluation Survey?
- Yes
- No
A: Yes

Q: According to Mary George, which of the following are ways to keep your imagination engaged with a project when it seems stagnant? Select all that apply.
- Give yourself one day off, but during that day talk with a friend about your project.
- Read an article that interests you, then think about its structure and how the writer mixes ideas and evidence.
- Start back at the beginning of the research process, and start brainstorming new, interesting ideas for a research question that will hold your attention.
- Ask your instructor to read and respond to a draft of your research paper or, if you are preparing an oral presentation, a detailed outline.
- Determine your own “production” style and make it work for you.
A: Give yourself one day off, but during that day talk with a friend about your project.; Read an article that interests you, then think about its structure and how the writer mixes ideas and evidence.; Ask your instructor to read and respond to a draft of your research paper or, if you are preparing an oral presentation, a detailed outline.; Determine your own “production” style and make it work for you.

Q: What are some similarities between newspapers and magazines?
- Both have short articles
- Both have interviews
- Both write about events daily
- Both A and B
- Both B and C
A: Both A and B

Q: What is the definition of 'The Information Cycle'?
- A circle of information all pertaining to the same subject
- The progression of media coverage of a particular newsworthy event.
- The unwanted spread and exaggeration of gossip or unreliable information.
- The process by which researchers accumulate statistics on a particular topic.
A: The progression of media coverage of a particular newsworthy event.

Q: Information becomes available to the general public on an anticipated timeline.  Which order, from fastest to slowest, does the information appear?
- Internet, newspaper, scholarly article, book, popular magazine.
- Internet, newspaper, book, popular magazine, scholarly article.
- Internet, newspaper, popular magazine, scholarly article, book.
A: Internet, newspaper, popular magazine, scholarly article, book.

Q: How did the invention of writing change the pre-writing methods by which a society handled information?
- Knowledge could be preserved in print.
- Memorization became increasingly important.
- Keepers of knowledge were no longer viewed as tradition experts.
- People continued to feel a need to know everything about their societies and narrow world around them.
A: Knowledge could be preserved in print.

Q: According to Badke (2014), what is the key to genuine research?
- a balanced mix of primary and secondary source materials (incorrect)
- data as goal (incorrect)
- a good question (correct)
- relevant information
A: a good question

Q: What three things do you need to seek if you want to do research well?
- a good question with a narrow focus, a sound working knowledge of the topic, and a knowledge that what you propose to do is approved by your professor (correct answer (Badke, 2014, p. 28))
- data synthesis, relevant information, and lateral thinking (incorrect answer: see (Badke, 2014, p. 28))
- to plan your research project well in advance of the due date, to not panic, and to take charge of your research (incorrect answer: see (Badke, 2014, p. 28))
- to not panic, to grapple with a problem, and data as your only goal (incorrect answer: see (Badke, 2014, p. 28))
A: a good question with a narrow focus, a sound working knowledge of the topic, and a knowledge that what you propose to do is approved by your professor

Q: Almost anyone can edit a Wikipedia entry; however, certain safeguards have been put in place to "preserve the structure," provide a "measure of objectivity" and to assure site integrity. With this in mind, Wikipedia has been termed "truth by consensus or wikiality." Who coined the term "wikiality?"
- Steve Jobs (Incorrect. See Badke, 2014, p. 34)
- William Badke (Incorrect. See Badke, 2014, p. 34)
- Stephen Colbert (Correct! See Badke, 2014, p. 34)
- Mary W. George (Incorrect. See Badke, 2014, p. 34)
A: Stephen Colbert
Feedback: See Badke, 2014, p. 34

Q: A thesis statement is a provisional answer to a research question.
- True (See Badke, 2014, p. 37)
- False (See Badke, 2014, p. 37)
A: True

Q: A research project has the following structure:

1. begins with a question

2. collects data

3. synthesizes data, and puts it together in a coherent form

4. analyzes data

5. presents conclusions and recommendations
- True (See Badke, section 2.4 "A model for research")
- False (See Badke, section 2.4 "A model for research")
A: True
Feedback: See Badke, section 2.4 "A model for research"

Q: A thesis statement is a proposed answer to a research question.
- True (Badke, W. (2014). Research Strategies: Finding your Way through the Information Fog. 5th ed. Bloomington: Universe LLC. (p. 250-263). See 2.6.3 or A1.1.8.)
- False (Badke, W. (2014). Research Strategies: Finding your Way through the Information Fog. 5th ed. Bloomington: Universe LLC. (p. 250-263). See 2.6.3 or A1.1.8.)
A: True
Feedback: Badke, W. (2014). Research Strategies: Finding your Way through the Information Fog. 5th ed. Bloomington: Universe LLC. (p. 250-263). See 2.6.3 or A1.1.8.

Q: According to Solomon, Wilson, and Taylor (2012), there are three basic types of journals and magazines.  What are they?
- Reference materials, books, and popular magazines
- Scholarly journals, trade publications, and popular magazines
- Newspapers, research materials, and web news
- Scholarly journals, web news, and popular magazines
A: Scholarly journals, trade publications, and popular magazines
Feedback: Solomon, Wilson, and Taylor (2012)

Q: A good  application of the OR Command in a Boolean search is when using__________________.
- Hierarchies
- Synonyms
- Venn Diagrams
- Clustering
A: Synonyms

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: How do non-literate societies handle information?
- They have little or no use for knowledge and information. (No, qualified persons pass information orally to other members of the society or culture.)
- Qualified persons pass information orally to other members of the society or culture. (Yes, qualified persons pass information orally to other members of the society or culture. In this society "unregulated production of new information is not encouraged" (Badke, 2014, pp. 3-5))
- They use gatekeepers to keep the books who work against the forces of discovery. (No, qualified persons pass information orally to other members of the society or culture.)
- Pre-literate societies accept any and all information at face value. (No, qualified persons pass information orally to other members of the society or culture.)
A: Qualified persons pass information orally to other members of the society or culture.

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. See 2.5.1 in Research Strategies.)
- Because it gives you enough light so you will not 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. See 2.5.1 in Research Strategies.)
- 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. See 2.5.1 in Research Strategies.)
- 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. See 2.5.1 in Research Strategies.)
- 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. See 2.5.1 in Research Strategies.)
A: Because it gives you enough light so you will not 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: Complete the following statement with the answers below: William Badke says you can use Wikipedia...

Choose all that apply.
- with reasonable caution. (Yes, this part of the answer. He suggests you use Wikipedia with discernment, for background information, to plunder the bibliographies at the end of the articles, compare what you read with other reference sources, and for your own development in a topic.)
- never. (No, he suggests you use Wikipedia with discernment, for background information, to plunder the bibliographies at the end of the articles, compare what you read with other reference sources, and for your own development in a topic.)
- for background information. (Yes, this part of the answer. He suggests you use Wikipedia with discernment, for background information, to plunder the bibliographies at the end of the articles, compare what you read with other reference sources, and for your own development in a topic.)
- to plunder the bibliographies at the end of the articles. (Yes, this part of the answer. He suggests you use Wikipedia with discernment, for background information, to plunder the bibliographies at the end of the articles, compare what you read with other reference sources, and for your own development in a topic.)
- as a reference or citation in your works cited/reference lists. (No, he suggests you use Wikipedia with discernment, for background information, to plunder the bibliographies at the end of the articles, compare what you read with other reference sources, and for your own development in a topic.)
- and compare what you read with other reference sources. (Yes, this part of the answer. He suggests you use Wikipedia with discernment, for background information, to plunder the bibliographies at the end of the articles, compare what you read with other reference sources, and for your own development in a topic.)
- for your own development in a topic. (Yes, this part of the answer. He suggests you use Wikipedia with discernment, for background information, to plunder the bibliographies at the end of the articles, compare what you read with other reference sources, and for your own development in a topic.)
A: with reasonable caution.; for background information.; to plunder the bibliographies at the end of the articles.; and compare what you read with other reference sources.; for your own development in a topic.

Q: 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 foundation for the topic.
- True (Yes, 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 (p. 112).)
- False (No, 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 (p. 112).)
A: True
Feedback: Solomon, Wilson, and Taylor (2012)

Choose between one of the two options given below:
- Option One: What are the five information-literacy competency standards? Minimum: 75 words
- Option Two: Briefly describe a time when you have used information-literacy skills to get something done. Be sure to include in your description how you used the five information-literacy skills/standards. Minimum: 75 words

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: The first step in analyzing a book's usefulness for your research is to read the abstract.
- True (Incorrect. William Badke suggests that you first take a look at the title page, preface, foreword, and introduction. See 8.1.2 (pp. 191-193).)
- False (Correct. William Badke suggests that you first take a look at the title page, preface, foreword, and introduction. See 8.1.2 (pp. 191-193).)
A: False

Q: How can information hierarchies help searchers find books in a library catalog that are on their topic?
- Information hierarchies are not dependent on title terminology and can get you all the books generally on the subject. (No, information hierarchies can help searchers think of the broader topic where their narrower topic will be found, since few books will be exactly on searchers' topics. See pages 97 and 100.)
- Information hierarchies tend to function best when targeting specific and/or non-traditional approaches to topics. (No, information hierarchies can help searchers think of the broader topic where their narrower topic will be found, since few books will be exactly on searchers' topics. See pages 97 and 100.)
- Information hierarchies will spell out the subject headings searchers will want to use in order to find what they need. (No, information hierarchies can help searchers think of the broader topic where their narrower topic will be found, since few books will be exactly on searchers' topics. See pages 97 and 100.)
- Information hierarchies can help searchers think of the broader topic where their narrower topic will be found, since few books will be exactly on searchers' topics. (Yes, information hierarchies can help searchers think of the broader topic where their narrower topic will be found, since few books will be exactly on searchers' topics. See pages 97 and 100.)
A: Information hierarchies can help searchers think of the broader topic where their narrower topic will be found, since few books will be exactly on searchers' topics.

Q: Match each item with its descriptor.
- Popular magazines | The focus of these is to inform, but they need to also entertain readers with glossy images, short to mid-sized articles, and lots of advertising.
- Scholarly journals | These focus on providing information for academics and students with advanced reading levels, specialized vocabularies, and tend to have notes and bibliographies.
- Trade magazines | These focus on providing information for a workers or professionals in a specific field, industry, or technology. They are not typically peer reviewed, though they can be technical.
- ILL | This refers to the interlibrary loan services that deliver articles and books to researchers.
Also offered: They are printed daily, and have the most current area information.; This refers to journal copyright services.

Q: According to William Badke, what is Google Scholar? Choose the best answer.
- It is a database of current, relevant dissertations and theses for serious researchers that is available to the public on the World Wide Web.
- It is a search engine devoted to scholarly literature such as books, journal articles, conference proceedings, and academic websites found on the World Wide Web.
- It is a search engine for academic and scientific information that always offers immediate and easy access to free full-text articles and information on the World Wide Web.
A: It is a search engine devoted to scholarly literature such as books, journal articles, conference proceedings, and academic websites found on the World Wide Web.

Q: True or False:

Addresses 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 that a source will be found years after your initial access.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: Choose the most accurate answer.

You can find the following information in Google Scholar:
- Books, Journal articles, citations, conference proceedings, academic and government websites.
- Journal articles, digital full-text copies of books, government documents, nonprofit websites, and popular, informative websites.
- News articles, journal articles, government websites, citations, and academic websites.
- Journal articles, news articles, book reviews, citations, government documents, conference proceedings, and academic websites.
A: Books, Journal articles, citations, conference proceedings, academic and government websites.

Q: Choose the best answer:

What types of information can be found in Google Scholar?
- Journal articles, full-text digitized books, academic and government websites, and news articles
- Journal articles, books, citations, conference proceedings, academic and government websites
- News articles, journal articles, book reviews, government documents, conference proceedings, and popular, informational websites.
- News articles, digital images of photographs, books, citations and government documents
A: Journal articles, books, citations, conference proceedings, academic and government websites

Q: True or False:

It is easy, in this digital age and with so many electronic devices at our disposal, to copy, scan, and photograph information while researching a topic.  An added bonus is that one does not need to keep track of the author, title, place of publication, publisher, or date associated with the materials. Having a copy in one's possession is sufficient verification that that source exists.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: True or False:

In some cultures, information is viewed as the property of the community, and not as much the property of an individual. Using the words of a great scholar is, therefore, the greatest compliment to that scholar.
- True
- False
A: True

Q: When can original works be used or copied under the "fair use" doctrine?
- When used in a parody or comic reprisal of a well-known work.
- When used in news reporting.
- When only a small portion is being used that is not the heart of the work.
- When used in comments or criticism.
- All of the above may constitute fair use of an original work.
A: All of the above may constitute fair use of an original work.

Q: What is the information cycle or publication timeline, and how can understanding it be useful?
- The information cycle is the progression of media coverage of a newsworthy event, helps students better know what kind of information is available on their topics, and makes it easier to understand and evaluate sources of information.
- The information cycle helps us to know when information gets evaluated by others, allowing students to apply the CRAAP Test better.
- The information cycle refers to the way in which the news is shared on TV, the radio, and in newspapers; this helps us understand that news items often do not include all the facts.
- The information cycle refers to the amount of time that must go by before an author's work can be used freely by the public for commercial, public, or private use. If we follow these guidelines we may avoid court cases and imposed fines.
A: The information cycle is the progression of media coverage of a newsworthy event, helps students better know what kind of information is available on their topics, and makes it easier to understand and evaluate sources of information.

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 in either print or electronic formats?
- Journals by Title
- OneSearch
- Library catalog
- Google Scholar
A: Journals by Title; OneSearch; Library catalog; Google Scholar

Q: I will not talk, text, or share information about the test, the test questions, or answers with other students until after they have completed the exam.
- True, I will not talk about the test or test questions with students in this or other sections.
- False, I will talk about the test or the test questions with students in this or other sections.
A: True, I will not talk about the test or test questions with students in this or other sections.

Q: Did you complete the course evaluation?
- Yes.
- No.
A: Yes.

Q: How do non-literate societies handle information?
- They have little or no use for knowledge and information. (No, qualified persons pass information orally to other members of the society or culture.)
- Qualified persons pass information orally to other members of the society or culture. (Yes, qualified persons pass information orally to other members of the society or culture.)
- They use gatekeepers to control all new information in order to maintain the status quo. (No, qualified persons pass information orally to other members of the society or culture.)
- Pre-literate societies accept any and all information at face value. (No, qualified persons pass information orally to other members of the society or culture.)
A: Qualified persons pass information orally to other members of the society or culture.

Q: According to Badke, what was one of the results of the printing press?
- Qualified persons passed information orally to other members of society. (No, more people could actually get their hands on information or the knowledge base.)
- The keepers of knowledge (the librarians with the books) became more elite. (No, more people could actually get their hands on information or the knowledge base.)
- Anyone could publish anything without impediment or difficult obstacles. (No, more people could actually get their hands on information or the knowledge base.)
- More people could actually get their hands on information or the knowledge base. (Yes, more people could actually get their hands on information or the knowledge base. See section 1.3)
A: More people could actually get their hands on information or the knowledge base.
Feedback: See section 1.3.

Q: What is peer review a process of?
- Elitism (No, see 1.5.2.)
- Gatekeeping (Yes, see 1.5.2.)
- Discovery (No, see 1.5.2.)
- Snobbery (No, see 1.5.2.)
A: Gatekeeping

Q: What is Web 2.0?
- A part of the World Wide Web that is interactive, where readers can respond to articles, for example.
- A publication of 50 or more pages that generally treats one topic in depth.
- Something published by universities, academic societies, and and publishers devoted to producing academic work.
- A report, pamphlet, set of articles, or book published by a government agency.
A: A part of the World Wide Web that is interactive, where readers can respond to articles, for example.

Q: On the World Wide Web or Internet, anybody can publish or say nearly anything without many obstacles.
- True (Yes, see section 1.4.)
- False (No, see section 1.4.)
A: True

Q: Who does William Badke suggest become the main gatekeepers of the Internet or World Wide Web?
- Journalists (No, he writes: "We, the readers, have to become the gatekeepers to an extent never before seen, due to the lack of external quality control.")
- Authors (No, he writes: "We, the readers, have to become the gatekeepers to an extent never before seen, due to the lack of external quality control.")
- Readers (Yes, he writes: "We, the readers, have to become the gatekeepers to an extent never before seen, due to the lack of external quality control.")
- Professors and academics (No, he writes: "We, the readers, have to become the gatekeepers to an extent never before seen, due to the lack of external quality control.")
A: Readers

Q: A discovery search tool is essentially one-stop shopping, bringing you many, many results of all types with a single search, including books, journal articles, and other resources in the search results.
- True (Yes, "a discovery search tool is essentially one-stop shopping, like a 'Google of the Library,' bringing you tons of results of every type with a single search." See 5.1 on page 95.)
- False (No, "a discovery search tool is essentially one-stop shopping, like a 'Google of the Library,' bringing you tons of results of every type with a single search." See 5.1 on page 95.)
A: True
Feedback: See 5.1 on page 95.

Q: In his book Research Strategies William Badke discusses "keyword searching with hierarchies".  According to Badke how are word hierarchies organized?  Why are they ordered in this way?
- Narrow categories at the top and broad categories at the bottom in order to help narrow the focus of your topic
- Broad categories at the top and narrow categories at the bottom, the broad categories help to define the meaning and boundaries of the narrow ones
- Well-known categories at the top and obscure categories at the bottom, the well-known categories help to lead you to the more obscure categories
A: Broad categories at the top and narrow categories at the bottom, the broad categories help to define the meaning and boundaries of the narrow ones

Q: What did the librarians at the Library of Congress develop to make sure that all books on a particular topic could be identified?
- Subject Headings (Yes, librarians at the Library of Congress developed subject headings to make sure that all books on a particular topic could be identified. See the last paragraph in 4.4 and section 4.5.)
- Folksonomy (No, librarians at the Library of Congress developed subject headings to make sure that all books on a particular topic could be identified. See the last paragraph in 4.4 and section 4.5.)
- Qualitative Data Search (No, librarians at the Library of Congress developed subject headings to make sure that all books on a particular topic could be identified. See the last paragraph in 4.4 and section 4.5.)
- Keyword Search (No, librarians at the Library of Congress developed subject headings to make sure that all books on a particular topic could be identified. See the last paragraph in 4.4 and section 4.5.)
A: Subject Headings

Q: Any database is only as useful as its retrieval capability.  True or False:
- 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: 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 | preset terminology that explains what the data is actually about
- 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, is intended to find actual words in your data or data record, and is your best guess.
Also offered: a method of tagging items for easy retrieval by friends and associates

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 of the following statements is true about the World Wide Web, according to William Badke in his book Research Strategies?
- Anything that is worth anything can be freely accessed without a price on it.
- You can trust absolutely anyone or any piece of information on the World Wide Web.
- It is the number one vehicle for all information research, whether through a search engine or a specialized subscription.
- Everything on the World Wide Web can be found easily with a search engine, like Google.
A: It is the number one vehicle for all information research, whether through a search engine or a specialized subscription.

Q: What does hidden 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 through a web search engine. (See 6.6 in Research Strategies. (pp. 155-156))
- Any data concealed from researchers during their data collection on the World Wide Web. (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 in a web search engine 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 through a web search engine.

Q: According to one of the videos shared in the Moodle class, why was the Internet developed?
- To make it so that libraries could send and receive catalog records across the country using Z39.0 technology. (Incorrect. Libraries have been connected to each other for many years and shared catalog records using Z39.0 technology; however, the correct answer to this question is that the Internet was developed to maintain communications among the United States military personnel in case of a major attack.)
- To establish Internet exchanges so that different providers could send and receive information for their customers. (Incorrect. Internet exchanges may have developed some time after the first Internet networks were developed, so the correct answer to this question is that the Internet was developed to maintain communications among the United States military personnel in case of a major attack.)
- To maintain communications among the United States military personnel in case of a major nuclear attack. (Yes, the correct answer to this question is that the Internet was developed to maintain communications among the United States military personnel in case of a major attack. If one segment of the Internet does not work, messages can still be sent and received along different routes.)
- To put the television companies out of business. (Incorrect. At the time I imagine most, if not all, of the military personnel had no idea how far reaching the Internet technology would go and be used by people around the world in their own homes. The correct answer to this question is that the Internet was developed to maintain communications among the United States military personnel in case of a major attack.)
- So that the world could enjoy watching cat videos every day. (Incorrect. As interesting as cat videos may be, the correct answer to this question is that the Internet was developed to maintain communications among the United States military personnel in case of a major attack.)
A: To maintain communications among the United States military personnel in case of a major nuclear attack.

Q: Answer the following questions by selecting the correct response from the drop-down window.  What is a fuzzy question? What is a question that "just isn't there"? What is a "will not fly" question? What is a multi-part question?
- What is a fuzzy question? | It is either unclear or ambiguous.
- What is a question that "just isn't there"? | It is a question that does not lead to real research.
- What is a "will not fly" question? | It is a question that seeks solutions that can't be tested or measured; it delves into the unknown.
- What is a multi-part question? | It is a question with multiple goals, which divide your paper up...and destroy unity.
Also offered: It is a question without a valid topic.; The question focuses on specific research.
Feedback: Badke, W. (2014). Research Strategies: Finding your Way through the Information Fog. 5th ed. Bloomington: Universe LLC. (p. 250-263)

Q: A thesis statement is a proposed answer to a research question.
- True (Yes, a thesis statement is a proposed answer to a research question.)
- False (Incorrect, a thesis statement is a proposed answer to a research question.)
A: True
Feedback: Badke, W. (2014). Research Strategies: Finding your Way through the Information Fog. 5th ed. Bloomington: Universe LLC. (p. 250-263)

Q: When looking at the following bibliographic reference, where can the publication information be found in both the APA and the MLA references?

- MLA: Hawkins, John P., and Walter Randolph Adams. Health Care in Maya Guatemala: Confronting Medical Pluralism in a Developing Country. U of Oklahoma P, 2007.
- APA: Hawkins, J. P., & Adams, W. R. (2007). Health care in Maya Guatemala: Confronting medical pluralism in a developing country. Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press.
- After the date
- After the author and before the book title
- After the publisher's name
- After the book title
- It cannot be determined with the information provided
A: After the book title

Q: Why should we cite or document the work of others? Choose the best answer.
- To acknowledge the work of others who have influenced your work, to enable readers to retrieve the sources of information you have used, and to help readers place your contributions in context
- To enable readers to track your information sources, to impress your readers, and to show how well you have mastered your chosen citation style
- To help your readers place your contributions in context, to show how well you have mastered your chosen citation style, and to fulfill required word count requirements
- To establish your own credibility, to be academically honest, and to include the author's last name, plus a page number or year
A: To acknowledge the work of others who have influenced your work, to enable readers to retrieve the sources of information you have used, and to help readers place your contributions in context

Q: According to William Badke, what is Google Scholar? Choose the best answer.
- It is a database of current and relevant dissertations and theses.
- It is a search engine devoted to books, journal articles, conference proceedings, and academic websites found on the World Wide Web.
- It is a search engine for academic and scientific information that offers immediate and easy access to free full-text information on the World Wide Web.
A: It is a search engine devoted to books, journal articles, conference proceedings, and academic websites found on the World Wide Web.
Feedback: According to William Badke, what is Google Scholar? Choose the best answer.

Choose between one of the three options given below:

- Option One: How does knowing about copyright, academic honesty, and the cost of information help someone become information literate? Which information literacy standard talks about or refers to these concepts? Minimum: 150 words
- Option Two: Briefly describe a time in the last two or three months when you have used information-literacy skills to get something done. Be sure to include in your description how you used the five information-literacy skills/standards. Minimum: 150 words
- Option Three: Is it important to know about the cost or economics of information, the ethical or legal uses of information, and social uses of information? Why or why not? Minimum: 150 words

Q: The purpose of a search strategy is to help you answer your research questions thoroughly, efficiently, and appropriately for your assignment.
- True (Yes, the purpose of a search strategy is to help you answer your research questions thoroughly, efficiently, and appropriately for your assignment.)
- False (No, the purpose of a search strategy is to help you answer your research questions thoroughly, efficiently, and appropriately for your assignment.)
A: True

Q: According to Mary George: "Everyone starting a complex inquiry needs to discover two things." Mark the two correct answers below.
- as much background information as possible on their topic of interest
- the interplay of ideas (yours) with sources (from outside yourself)
- why anyone does research in the first place
- the research, conclusions, and opinions of others who have examined the same topic and asked similar questions about it
- the nature and discovery of sources
A: as much background information as possible on their topic of interest; the research, conclusions, and opinions of others who have examined the same topic and asked similar questions about it

Q: Standard 2 in the information literacy document talks about accessing or finding information effectively and efficiently. Which of the following performance indicators is part of Standard 2?
- Student constructs and implements effectively-designed search strategies (Yes,this is part of Standard 2: Student constructs and implements effectively-designed search strategies)
- Student can identify a variety of types and formats of potential information, such as reference resources, books, journals, magazines, newspapers, websites, and the search strategy. (No,this is not part of Standard 2: Student constructs and implements effectively-designed search strategies)
- Student compares new knowledge with prior knowledge to determine the value added, contradictions, or other unique characteristics of the information (No, this is not part of Standard 2: Student constructs and implements effectively-designed search strategies)
- The information literate student communicates the product or performance effectively to others. (No, this is not part of Standard 2: Student constructs and implements effectively-designed search strategies)
- Student understands many of the ethical, legal and socioeconomic issues surrounding information and information technology (No, this is not part of Standard 2: Student constructs and implements effectively-designed search strategies)
A: Student constructs and implements effectively-designed search strategies

Q: True or false? Collaboration on assignments is only allowed if the professor gives you permission to work with your fellow students.
- True (Exactly- make sure you know it's okay to work with others on an assignment or paper. Always check with your professor first.)
- False (It would be best to check with your professor first.)
A: True

Q: Google has the same quality of information as a paid library database.
- True (While Google does have good information, it cannot compare to the value and quality of information contained within library databases.)
- False (Correct! There is a lot of good info that can be found in Google, but the quality of information is better when using a library database.)
A: False

Q: What floor (at the Pocatello library) is the Special Collections area on?
- First
- Second
- Basement (Yes!)
- Third
A: Basement

Q: In preparation for reading a section of a textbook or informative essay, I should:
- read the section headings and look at the graphics before reading the article or chapter (Yes!)
- relax in a comfortable chair
- get a dictionary
- turn on the television or stereo
A: read the section headings and look at the graphics before reading the article or chapter

Q: Taking notes from a textbook means
- copying the vocabulary and writing the definitions
- making an outline from the section headings
- writing questions to ask the instructor about the material
- writing the main ideas in my own words
A: writing the main ideas in my own words

Q: Which of the following is NOT a reason for journal price increases?
- Journal publishers have merged, creating a near monopoly (Nope- this is one reason for the price increase)
- The 'Publish or Perish' phenomenon (Nope- this is one reason for the price increase)
- Libraries have unlimited budgets and can pay for everything (Ha, ha, ha! With the prices journals charge, I sometimes wonder if they think libraries are made of money, but it certainly isn't the case!)
- More articles are being published in speciality journals (Nope- this is one reason for the price increase)
A: Libraries have unlimited budgets and can pay for everything

Q: It's a good idea to base a research paper on a Wikipedia entry.
- True
- False
A: False

Q: A hybrid finding tool can help you locate both facts and additional information sources on a topic.
- True (Yes! Some encyclopedias do this (as does Wikipedia).)
- False (A hybrid reference tool DOES help you find facts and it may also have a reference list which can lead you to more information.)
A: True

Q: Distance students can have books sent from the Pocatello library to either the Idaho Falls or Meridian campuses FOR FREE.
- True (Yes! Such a cool service. USE IT!)
- False (There is a charge of $4 to have a book sent to a home address, but it is free to have a book sent to the Idaho Falls or Meridian campuses.)
A: True

Q: PsycInfo (psychology topics), SportsDiscus (exercise, fitness & wellness topics) and CINAHL (nursing & allied health topics) are examples of subject-specific databases.
- True (Yes- these databases focus on a particular topic. This is compared to a database like Academic Search Complete which covers many topics.)
- False
A: True

Q: Google uses subject headings to organize information.
- True (Very good- it might be nice to be able to search Google by using subject headings- no more searches with 100,000,000 hits! For now, you can only use keywords for searching Google.)
- False (Nope- Google is a keyword only kind of search tool.)
A: False

Q: If you want to combine the search in order to ask EBSCO to search for articles that talk about 'higher education' with 'distance education' you would select: Search with AND.

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- True (YES! This will narrow your search and bring up only articles that mention higher education AND distance education.)
- False (If you use Search with OR, EBSCO will bring back articles that talk about either higher education OR distance education- not the ones that talk about BOTH.)
A: True

Q: Creating a free Ebsco account is a great way to permanently save the article you find.
- True (Yes! If you don't create an account, any articles you add to the folder will disappear as soon as you close the Ebsco page. Very sad!)
- False
A: True

Q: How far back does the library have online access to the journal, Harvard Business Review?  HINT:  Use the A-Z list to find this information.
- 2006
- 1922
- 1987
- We don't have this journal
A: 1922

Q: Google Books allows you to sort your results by century.
- True (Yes. I don't know why, but it is an option.)
- False (Surprisingly, yes. You can sort by century when searching the Google Books database.)
A: True

Q: Which of Google's advanced search boxes allows you to OR your terms.  Such as, college OR university.

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- 'All of these words' (Nope- that is adding the AND)
- 'This exact phrase' (This searches for your terms in quotes)
- 'Any of these words' (Yes!)
- 'None of these words' (This adds the NOT to your search)
A: 'Any of these words'

Q: Which type of websites tend to be the best source for statistics?
- Higher Education websites (.edu)
- Non-profit and other .org's
- Government sites (.gov) (Yes- you can definitely find statistics on other sites, but these tend to be the best.)
- Commercial sites (.com)
- You really shouldn't look on the internet for statistics
A: Government sites (.gov)

Q: What are some good reasons for adding a grey literature search to your searching bag of tricks?
- Google may not bring up what you need (Exactly!)
- Not everything gets published in traditional sources (Yes!)
- There's no real reason to search grey literature
- It can take a long time for research to get published in journals (publication lag) (Yep!)
A: Google may not bring up what you need; Not everything gets published in traditional sources; It can take a long time for research to get published in journals (publication lag)

Q: The best method for keeping your research organized is whatever method works for you, and is something you will stick with!
- True (Yes! There are a ton of ways to keep your research organized, but these won't do you any good if you don't like them or won't use them. Pick something that works for you!)
- False
A: True

Q: Match the vocabulary 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 scholars who evaluate the information, methods, and conclusions before making recommendations to the publisher or editor.
- Field | A specific part of a record with each part containing information not found in the other parts.
- Hybrid tool | Includes factual information and finding aids, such as a list of books and articles, that point to other sources of information. Examples are encyclopedias, handbooks, textbooks, etc.
- Precision | A word used to describe how many of your search results are relevant.
- Information cycle or publication timeline | Refers to the amount of time it takes to publish details about events in different types of information sources.
- Primary source | Evidence produced as close as possible in time or place to an event. Books or articles that come right from the context of a subject.

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 in either print or electronic formats? Choose all that apply.
- Journals by Title
- OneSearch
- Library catalog
- Google Scholar
- From your neighbor's dog
A: Journals by Title; OneSearch; Library catalog; Google Scholar