Question 1

Which of the following subjects would give the best information for a search about young adult&#160;eating problems?&#10;A)problems with eating&#10;B) food issues&#10;C) young adult eating disorders&#10;D)teenage issues

Accepted Answer

Young adult eating disorders specifically focuses on the age group being searched and the specific problem of disordered eating, providing the most relevant and targeted results. A is too general and could encompass a wide range of problems, including non-eating related issues. B is also too general and could refer to a broad range of food-related issues, including allergies, preferences, and cultural differences. D is too vague and could apply to a range of teenage concerns.

Question 2

A secondary source is not credible and should not be used as evidence.

Accepted Answer

While primary sources are generally considered more credible than secondary sources, there are many instances where secondary sources can be reliable and appropriate to use as evidence. It is important to evaluate the credibility and expertise of the author and the sources they used when determining the reliability of a secondary source.

Question 3

Information gathered by other people is known as a&#10;A) personal opinion.&#10;B) primary source.&#10;C) secondary source.&#10;D) evidence.

Accepted Answer

Information gathered by other people is known as a secondary source. Primary sources are original materials or firsthand accounts, while personal opinion is subjective and not necessarily based on fact. Evidence can come from both primary and secondary sources, but the term itself does not refer specifically to information gathered by others.

Question 4

A primary source is one that the writer gains through direct, firsthand experience.

Accepted Answer

A primary source is defined as a firsthand or original source of information or data. This means that the writer or creator of the source had direct contact with the events, people, or phenomena being documented. Examples of primary sources include diaries, letters, photographs, government documents, and oral histories.

Question 5

A writer must cite sources within a report to avoid plagiarism.

Accepted Answer

Citing sources within a report is necessary to give credit to the original author and to avoid plagiarism.

Question 6

When citing your sources, what information must you include?&#10;A) the author's name&#10;B) the title of the book, article, or website&#10;C) date&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

When citing sources, it is important to include all of the above information: the author's name, the title of the book/article/website, and the date. Additional information such as the publisher, edition, and page numbers may also be required depending on the citation style being used.

Question 7

MLA and APA each have their own guidelines, and writers must use only one or the other depending on the requirement for the assignment.

Accepted Answer

MLA and APA are two different styles of citation and formatting, so writers must use only one of them depending on the requirement of the assignment.

Question 8

Information from reference books, magazines, newspapers, or websites is known as&#10;A) personal opinion.&#10;B) primary source.&#10;C) secondary source.&#10;D) unreliable source.

Accepted Answer

Information from reference books, magazines, newspapers, or websites is considered a secondary source because it is not direct information or data from an event or experience. Instead, it is a second-hand account of that information or data.

Question 9

Using another source's words, ideas, or graphics as your own is known as&#10;A) citing.&#10;B) documenting.&#10;C) plagiarizing.&#10;D) annotating.

Accepted Answer

Plagiarizing means to use someone else's work as your own without giving proper credit. This is considered unethical and can result in serious consequences, such as academic penalties or legal issues. Citing, documenting, and annotating all involve giving credit to sources and are important for avoiding plagiarism.

Question 10

Giving credit for ideas used from other sources is known as&#10;A) citing references.&#10;B) annotating.&#10;C) critiquing.&#10;D) evaluating.

Accepted Answer

Citing references is the act of giving credit to the original source of information used, whether it be direct quotes or paraphrasing. This is important in academic and professional settings to avoid plagiarism and to ensure credibility and accuracy in one's work.

Question 11

All of the following are examples of plagiarism except&#10;A) copying text word-for-word.&#10;B) forgetting quotation marks.&#10;C) restating ideas without citing them.&#10;D) giving credit to any source that is used.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following are examples of...

Question 12

If your professor tells you to use MLA style for your research, what does this mean?&#10;A) MLA and APA styles are types of documentation systems that have specific guidelines for crediting sources.&#10;B) MLA and APA refer to the Web sites that you should consult for your research.&#10;C) MLA and APA are different types of fonts that you should use when typing your paper.&#10;D) MLA and APA are word processing programs used by researchers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If your professor tells you to use...

Question 13

The best reason to use a reference book for information is that&#10;A) reference books serve as a trustworthy starting point.&#10;B) reference books are often missing important details.&#10;C) reference books do not contain the most recent knowledge on a subject.&#10;D) reference books contain only general information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The best reason to use a reference...

Question 14

Using primary sources commonly includes conducting interviews and&#10;A) annotating nonfiction books.&#10;B) summarizing magazine articles.&#10;C) creating outlines from reference books.&#10;D) studying original documents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using primary sources commonly includes conducting interviews...

Question 15

Information that is gathered by direct involvement with a topic is known as a&#10;A) personal opinion.&#10;B) primary source.&#10;C) secondary source.&#10;D) evidence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Information that is gathered by direct involvement...

Question 16

Which of the following questions are useful to evaluate a website?&#10;A) Is the author reliable and respected in the field?&#10;B) Is the type of site one that is usually reliable (.gov, .org, .edu, for example)?&#10;C) Is the information current?&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following questions are useful...

Question 17

A works-cited list is a&#10;A) list of all of your topics.&#10;B) document containing all of your quotations.&#10;C) list of all of your sources.&#10;D) summary of your report.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A works-cited list is a&#10;A) list of...

Question 18

While researching your subject, it is important that you&#10;A) use quotation marks to enclose the exact words that you record.&#10;B) take careful notes, using a proven strategy.&#10;C) identify the source of your material.&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of While researching your subject, it is important...

Question 19

Possible problems with using the Internet for research include all of the following except&#10;A) Information on the Internet can be found quickly and easily.&#10;B) Information from the Internet can be overwhelming.&#10;C) Information from the Internet may not always be accurate.&#10;D) Researchers can become distracted browsing the Web.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Possible problems with using the Internet for...

Question 20

Which of the following is an important consideration when using nonfiction books for research?&#10;A) The information in nonfiction books is not detailed.&#10;B) The information in nonfiction books may not be true.&#10;C) The information in nonfiction books may not be as up-to-date as other sources.&#10;D) The information in nonfiction books is not as specific as in reference books.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is an important...

Deck 11: Understanding Research