Deck 5: Developing Information Literacy, Writing, and Speaking Skills

Question 1

According to FOCUS, "many college students are tech savvy, but their skills are more about____________ than _____________."

A) technology; education
B) entertainment; education
C) technology; entertainment
D) education; entertainment

Answer 1

entertainment; education

Question 2

Web 2.0 is _____________.

A) a new version of the Internet
B) a technology shell used in many colleges and universities
C) the creative use of the Internet that allows users help create content
D) a smartphone app

Answer 2

the creative use of the Internet that allows users help create content

Question 3

Tracking grades, taking sample tests, getting the syllabus, turning in assignments online, and posting to an online discussion are all examples of ______________.

A) how course management systems can help you in college
B) how research software can help students with writing assignments
C) basic uses of the Internet
D) using technology for entertainment

Answer 3

how course management systems can help you in college

Question 4

According to FOCUS, the Internet is _____________.

A) a dangerous, but necessary tool for research
B) often inaccurate
C) an extremely reliable source
D) neutral

Question 5

The Internet offers which of the following benefits?

A) Currency
B) Accuracy
C) Scope
D) Both A and C

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the rules of netiquette regarding e-mail?

A) Don't send a message you don't want to risk being forwarded to someone else.
B) Don't forward chain e-mails.
C) Don't spread hoaxes about viruses or false threats.
D) Use all CAPS to emphasize what's important in your e-mail messages.

Question 7

Nate has developed a specific question that will help him answer an assignment. After reading FOCUS, he knows that there are three more steps in his research process. Those steps are:

A) go to the library; develop a plan; find the best articles.
B) develop a plan; set a goal; get a tutor.
C) develop a plan; set a goal; break the specific question into several smaller ones.
D) set a goal; break the specific question into several smaller ones; work with a librarian.

Question 8

Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), PsycInfo, and Business Source Premier are all examples of:

A) card catalogs.
B) databases.
C) Web 2.0.
D) popular Internet sites often used by serious scholars for research.

Question 9

Mindy's learning style preference is heavily kinesthetic. Which of the following would be most helpful to her as she begins her research assignment?

A) Visiting the library
B) Making a list of library resources
C) Drawing a map of the different areas in the library
D) Interviewing a librarian

Question 10

Karl asks himself, "Where can I find the information I need? Which sources are the best? Where can I find them?" He is engaged in which step toward information literacy?

A) Defining
B) Locating
C) Selecting
D) Organizing

Question 11

According to FOCUS, _______________ is/are often a good indicator for evaluating any website you come across.

A) domains
B) the reputation of the website's author(s)
C) public opinion
D) the well-known publication made available by the New York Times

Question 12

Tamara has carefully considered the assignment, the audience, the quality and quantity of her research, the strength of her thesis statements, and set a few deadlines for completing drafts of her paper. She is in what stage of the writing process?

A) Revising
B) Prewriting
C) Writing
D) Researching

Question 13

Stephen checks his email at least 5 times a day, keeps his social networking sights up to date, inserts time for checking email into his research time, and chooses to go online instead of going to the gym. Stephen is most likely _________________.

A) a very responsible student
B) taking several hybrid courses
C) overly dependent on the Internet
D) cultivating his technology skills

Question 14

Raju is able to insert page numbers, add bullets, create and run a slide show, and format cells, rows, and columns using various MS software applications. His skill level is:

A) basic
B) moderate
C) advanced
D) extremely advanced

Question 15

According to FOCUS, overdependence on the Internet can be characterized as:

A) lacking basic knowledge of important information.
B) laziness.
C) mistaking opinion for fact.
D) inability to use the library.