UNIV 104 CHAPTER 6 PRACTICE QUIZ QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
How does information literacy happen? - Answers - -A. In a continuous cycle of
research and reflection
b. Sporadically, without any rhyme or reason
c. Rarely, and unevenly among its recipients
d. All at once, and very suddenly
Information literacy begins with ______. - Answers - a. attitude
b. obsession
c. practicality
-D. inquiry
When you begin to define your topic for a research project, why should you avoid
choosing a topic that's too broad? - Answers - a. It might lead to you forgetting what
sparked your curiosity in the first place.
-B. It may be hard to cover in a single presentation or paper.
c. It may not lead you to enough sources of information.
d. It may lead to a larger gap between what you currently know and what you want to
know.
Why should you choose a research topic that interests you? - Answers - a. You will
reduce the amount of work necessary.
b. You will not have to consult a multitude of Web sources.
-C. You are more likely to do in-depth research if you're passionate about the topic.
d. You are guaranteed to get a high grade.
Which of the following habits will be MOST likely to help avoid and prevent plagiarism? -
Answers - a. When using a direct quote, change at least a few of the words.
-B. If your notes include an idea closely identified with another person, note the source.
c. If you summarize from a source, be sure to paraphrase.
d. When using an image from a source, try to change it slightly.
What types of words are MOST helpful in your refined Web searches on a given
research topic? - Answers - a. Random words
b. Unusual words
c. Large words
-D. Specific key words
If you're given the advice to "dig into the deep Web," what is meant by this? - Answers -
a. The deep Web refers to websites that are geared toward students and instructors.
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
How does information literacy happen? - Answers - -A. In a continuous cycle of
research and reflection
b. Sporadically, without any rhyme or reason
c. Rarely, and unevenly among its recipients
d. All at once, and very suddenly
Information literacy begins with ______. - Answers - a. attitude
b. obsession
c. practicality
-D. inquiry
When you begin to define your topic for a research project, why should you avoid
choosing a topic that's too broad? - Answers - a. It might lead to you forgetting what
sparked your curiosity in the first place.
-B. It may be hard to cover in a single presentation or paper.
c. It may not lead you to enough sources of information.
d. It may lead to a larger gap between what you currently know and what you want to
know.
Why should you choose a research topic that interests you? - Answers - a. You will
reduce the amount of work necessary.
b. You will not have to consult a multitude of Web sources.
-C. You are more likely to do in-depth research if you're passionate about the topic.
d. You are guaranteed to get a high grade.
Which of the following habits will be MOST likely to help avoid and prevent plagiarism? -
Answers - a. When using a direct quote, change at least a few of the words.
-B. If your notes include an idea closely identified with another person, note the source.
c. If you summarize from a source, be sure to paraphrase.
d. When using an image from a source, try to change it slightly.
What types of words are MOST helpful in your refined Web searches on a given
research topic? - Answers - a. Random words
b. Unusual words
c. Large words
-D. Specific key words
If you're given the advice to "dig into the deep Web," what is meant by this? - Answers -
a. The deep Web refers to websites that are geared toward students and instructors.
