Task 1: For items 1-8, read each statement carefully and choose the letter of your choice that answers the given description. Write the letter of your answers on your notebook.
1. Which of the following is a true statement about the Internet and the physical library?
a. They both close after hours when not in use.
b. They both provide up-to-the-minute news and information.
c. They both have an expert librarian or specialist to answer your questions.
d. They both provide access to information needed for personal, educational and even entertainment. 2. Which discipline is currency or the timeliness of information not imperative? a. biology
b. economics
c. law
d. history
3. Which of the following is a reason you might question the accuracy of an online source?
a. The website doesn't look professional b. The information cannot be verified with other sources.
c. The source cites others in the same field.
d. The source uses long words.
4. Why it is important to be critical in evaluating content on the Web?
a. Anyone can put any information on the internet.
b. It is important to not spread inaccurate or biased information.
c. Web authors are always less professional.
d. Your grade depends on it
5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a scholarly journal article?
a. They include references to related articles.
b. They are found in online database as full text documents.
c. They contain exciting images without charts, charts, or tables.
d. They often use special terms or jargon of a field. a
6. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of print sources?
a. They can be accessed at local and university libraries.
b. They go through more rigorous reviews.
c. They are around for a longer period of time.
d. They are more environmentally friendly.
7. When would a source NOT be reliable, even though it is current, accurate, authoritative, and purposefully objective? a. The source has not been updated for five years.
b. The source is not for high school level research paper.
c. The source does not attempt to persuade or sell you something.
d. The source is not written by an expert on the topic or issue.
1. Which of the following is a true statement about the Internet and the physical library?
a. They both close after hours when not in use.
b. They both provide up-to-the-minute news and information.
c. They both have an expert librarian or specialist to answer your questions.
d. They both provide access to information needed for personal, educational and even entertainment. 2. Which discipline is currency or the timeliness of information not imperative? a. biology
b. economics
c. law
d. history
3. Which of the following is a reason you might question the accuracy of an online source?
a. The website doesn't look professional b. The information cannot be verified with other sources.
c. The source cites others in the same field.
d. The source uses long words.
4. Why it is important to be critical in evaluating content on the Web?
a. Anyone can put any information on the internet.
b. It is important to not spread inaccurate or biased information.
c. Web authors are always less professional.
d. Your grade depends on it
5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a scholarly journal article?
a. They include references to related articles.
b. They are found in online database as full text documents.
c. They contain exciting images without charts, charts, or tables.
d. They often use special terms or jargon of a field. a
6. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of print sources?
a. They can be accessed at local and university libraries.
b. They go through more rigorous reviews.
c. They are around for a longer period of time.
d. They are more environmentally friendly.
7. When would a source NOT be reliable, even though it is current, accurate, authoritative, and purposefully objective? a. The source has not been updated for five years.
b. The source is not for high school level research paper.
c. The source does not attempt to persuade or sell you something.
d. The source is not written by an expert on the topic or issue.
Answers & Comments
Answer:
1.d
2.c
3.b
4.b
5.c
6.d
7.c
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