Which of the following statements best describes the benefit of gathering background information after you have a specific research topic in mind?
Question 2 (1 point)
Once you have identified the key concepts of a topic or research question and thought of additional keywords (synonyms or related terms), the next step is to use a combination of key concepts and keywords to develop a __________.
Question 3 (1 point)
Which is a vital component of effective search statements that allows you to combine search terms to broaden or narrow your search?
Question 4 (1 point)
Match the appropriate search statement to the types of searches listed below.
network OR security
“network security”
network AND (security OR protection)
network NOT security
network AND security
network* AND secur*
both search terms present
either search term present
excluding one search term
retrieves alternative word endings
search terms combined as a phrase
alternative keywords in a search
Question 5 (1 point)
Which is an example of a search statement correctly using the advanced searching technique nesting?
Question 6 (1 point)
Which advanced searching technique is correctly used in the search statement: toddler AND “Montessori school”
Question 7 (1 point)
A scientist generating data based on observations of the life cycle of a butterfly and a college student writing a critique of a work of art are both examples of:
Question 8 (1 point)
The production and use of __________ is typically cyclical.
Question 9 (1 point)
The most common types of information you will encounter when doing academic research are __________.
Question 10 (1 point)
Which of the following best describes the difference between primary and secondary sources?
Question 11 (1 point)
Your instructor told you that one of your selected sources listed below is not a secondary source. Which of these sources will you have to replace?
Question 12 (1 point)
Your instructor told you that one of your selected sources listed below is not a primary source. Which of these sources will you have to replace?
Question 13 (1 point)
Which of the following statements best describes academic libraries? Academic libraries:
Question 14 (1 point)
Which of the following statements best describes public libraries? Public libraries:
Question 15 (1 point)
The following statements describe government depository libraries, except:
Question 16 (1 point)
Which library research databases include information about articles published in magazines, journals, and newspapers?
Question 17 (1 point)
You need to locate an article that (1) is published by a university or professional association, (2) is authored by clearly defined experts with significant knowledge in the subject area, or scholars and/or researchers, and (3) includes a bibliography. Which source would best meet your needs?
Question 18 (1 point)
Choose which article title would most likely be described by the database subject headings victims of famine, Ireland, history.
Question 19 (1 point)
Once you have (1) performed a search in a database, (2) reviewed the list of results, and (3) evaluated a specific source from the results list, what is the next step?
Question 20 (1 point)
For your research paper on the history of Maui, you locate a source covering the overall history of the Hawaiian Islands. As you evaluate the source, however, you decide not to use it in your research because it never mentions Maui. This significant omission of information falls under what criterion for evaluating resources?
Question 21 (1 point)
Which of the following statements about when to cite sources is true?
Question 22 (1 point)
Most citation styles require similar elements (e.g., author, publication date, title, and the date retrieved if found online) to be included in the citation, no matter if you are using MLA style, APA style, or Chicago style.
Part 2
For a course on contemporary issues in science, you are assigned to write a research paper on a current issue. You have chosen the topic “genetically modified foods.” Your assignment indicates that you should use a variety of resources, including books, articles, and websites, to find information for your paper.
Question 23 (1 point)
Applying evaluation criteria for web sources, which of the following seems most appropriate to use in your research on genetically modified foods?
Question 24 (1 point)
Which of the following search statements would be most likely to retrieve relevant articles on the topic of the health risks of genetically modified foods for children with food allergies?
Question 25 (1 point)
You have found a journal article that analyzes recent trends in genetically engineered crop research. This article would be considered which type of information?
Question 26 (1 point)
After searching for information on your topic in the library catalog, web search tools, and library databases, you have still not found enough material on your topic. What should you do next?
Information
You have found the following database record when searching for articles on your research topic. Use it to answer questions the next two questions.
Strategies to Evaluate the Safety of Bioengineered Foods Delaney, Bryan International Journal of Toxicology; Sept. 2007, Vol. 26 Issue 5, pp. 389–399 Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition Genetically modified foods Transgenic plants Bioengineering Herbicide resistance Pesticide resistance Herbicides Analytical biochemistry Food – Biotechnology Toxicology
Question 27 (1 point)
What is the title of the article?
Question 28 (1 point)
Which of the following is a subject heading for this article?
Information
You have found the following journal article citation in the library database Academic Search Complete.
Genetically modified food from crops: progress, pawns, and possibilities. By: Morin, Xenia. Analytical & Bioanalytical Chemistry, Oct. 2008, Vol. 392 Issue 3, pp. 333–340.
Question 29 (1 point)
Which of the following citations is the correct MLA format for an academic journal article from a library database?
Question 30 (1 point)
You need to find a scholarly article on the laws and regulations governing genetically modified organisms. Based on the citation information (to help determine if it is scholarly) and article abstract (to help determine if it is relevant) below, this article is__________.
Citation Information:
State of exception in the regulation of genetically modified organisms in Brazil. By: Pelaez, Victor. Science & Public Policy (SPP), Feb. 2009, Vol. 36 Issue 1, pp. 61–71.
Author (Prof. Victor Pelaez) Affiliations: Department of Economics, Federal University of Paraná, Av. Pref. Lothário Meissner 632, 880210-170 Curitiba — PR, Brazil.
Abstract:
The regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Brazil has involved intense disputes between the three branches of government (legislative, executive and judiciary). This process arose out of a class-action suit that overruled a decision authorizing the commercial release of GM soybeans by the regulatory body.
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