Final Slides

Question 1

"You have been asked to find evidence from research studies, as well as facts and data, about a topic. What are the best types of sources to look for?"

~Scholarly sources

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of a scholarly source?

~Articles contain technical terminology and are addressed to an audience in a specific field of study

Question 3

"Under which situations, would you use the web rather than the UAEU library catalog?"

~When I am looking for fresh news which has happened in my area

~When I am looking for a quick definition of a word

Question 4

"You are searching for a topic using the UAEU library database, the result showed that you have one good and relevant source without a full-text article ""only the citation to it"". What should you do? "

~Ask a UAEU librarian to order the article for you.

Question 5

"Now that your team has a research question and a problem statement, the next step would be to (most correct answer):"

~Answer C is correct when adding Boolean operators for better results

Question 6

You and your team are working on the topic of the solar energy or renewable energy in UAE. Which of the following is a best search strategy?

~(Renewable Energy OR Solar Energy) AND (UAE OR United Arab Emirates).

Question 7

The best place to start searching for scholarly sources online is:

~University Library

Question 8

Three elements are important for best research:

~The search tool

~The search strategy

~The researcher

Question 9

Aysha Realized that the order for an effective search "to get best results", most often includes the following steps:

1. Determine the keywords

2. Identify the best search tool

3. Use Boolean operators and good search strategy

4. Search

5.Read and check the results

6. Revise and Refine your search strategy

Question 10

Which of the following will narrow your search?

~AND

~NOT

Question 11

"What is the best way to truncate the word Computer to search about computerized, computers, computing..? "

~Comput*

Question 12

You should type your full research question into the search box to find the most relevant results

~False

Question 13

You use the NOT boolean operator when:

~A word is causing the wrong information to appear in your results.

~You need to eliminate a word from your results.

~You want to eliminate a word to narrow your search

Question 14

"Its always fine to use Information on the Internet, because the information on internet must be reviewed before publishing it. "

~False

Question 15

When evaluating a source of information, you should check the following criteria:

~Authority, accuracy, relevancy, currency

Question 16

You need to research the impact of video games on kids, which of the following sources would be more credible for a research project?

~"Serious Games" at http://sag.sagepub.com/content/41/6/898.short"

Question 17

When evaluating information sources, which of the following are correct?

~Check the author's authority who wrote the content

~Check if the sources have been cited by others

Question 18

What are the benefits of citing all the sources used in your research project?

~To avoid any type of plagiarism

~To recognize and knowledge others work

~To show that you master the topic of your research project

Question 19

"Since Internet is free, I can download, copy and use any material I need for my research. "

~False

Question 20

There are three ways to cite sources in your research project

~in-text

~Footnote

~Endnote

Question 21

Which of the following information do you need to cite a source inside a text?

~Date

~Author's name

Question 22

What type of source is cited in the following picture?

~Scholarly Article

Question 23

What type of source is cited in the following picture?

~Book

Question 24

From the source cited in the following image, What is the best way to find additional sources on the same topic?

No Image The Answer Is Always V

~Click on any word in the Subject items

Question 25

Which of the following are types of plagiarism?

~I copy another person's idea but using my own words

~I copy material from a free website source

~I copy exact words from a student in the exam but with his consent

Question 26

Critically evaluate this article "Benfits of playing Video Games.pdf " using the following criteria (copy and paste them in the answer box):

Title:Author (s): Isabela Granic, Adam Lobel, and Rutger C. M. E. Engels

Authority: The authors are (professors/instructors) at Developmental Psychopathology Department, Behavioural Science Institute, Radboud University Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

Accuracy: The article cites many other articles, books and studies on the same topic.

Currency: January, 2014

Cite this source using the APS style.

Granic, I., Lobel, A., & Engels, R. (2014). The Benefits of Playing Video Games. American Psychologist, Vol. 69(No. 1), 66-78.

Question 27

You are helping your brother to work on the following biology research project "Life of Octopus". He found the following source "http://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus /", do you recommend this site to your brother. Use the following criteria to answer this question (copy and paste them into the answer box).

Webpage Name: Help Save the Endangered Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus from Extinction!

Authority: No authority given of who the author is, except for his name. (If you google the name Lyle Zapato, you will find that this webpage is not real, a hoax!)

The author of this article and its subsections is Lyle Zapato.
This site is not associated with any school or educational organization,
other than the Kelvinic University branch of the Wild Haggis Conservation Society.

Accuracy:no date given

Currency: No date for the webpage given. (there is a mention in the "news" section of a recent date, but that information also is not factual!

Objectivity: It "feels" like the website wants its readers to do something -- it's not just a scientific webpage!

Website format: Looks like a webpage for children.

Question 28

You and your team produced an excellent research project; you want to communicate your final findings to a large audience, list at least three best ways to do that.

1. Give a presentation in your faculty/college.

2. Publish it in a scientific journal.

3. Talk to your professor about communicating it to a larger audience.

4. Present it in a (local) conference.

Question 29

What is UAEU students punishment of cheating in the exam?

~Dismissal from the university

Question 30

What is the total grade of the project?
~35%

Question 31

The project has 6 graded challenges?
~False

Question 32

Write 2 things that are NOT permitted in your project work?
~copying and pasting information without references
~using only public sources
~Copying others project ideas...

Question 33

IL stands for ?
~Information Literacy

Question 34

Which of the following skills will you learn in the GEIL 101 course?
~Communication skills
~Collaborative Skills
~Critical Thinking Skills
~Information Literacy Skills

Question 35

"data by itself is meaningless, only when it is given meaning does it become information."
~True

Question 36

Which of the following are motives for doing research?
~Improving Current Situation
~Curosity
~Inventing & Innovating

Question 37

"In one or two sentences, describe what takes place during the final step (step 6) of the Big6 model of creating a research project."
~In the last steps of BIG6, you must add all references and citation from where you got the information and then share your research findings with others.

Question 38

Write the first two steps of the BIG6 Information Literacy Process:

Not Answered !?

Question 39

Which of the following are reliable information resources needed in step 2 of the BIG6 model?
~"Instructor, Librarians and Experts"

Question 40

"In the GEIL 101 course, a 6 step model is used to complete a project. What is the first step in creating a project?"
~Determining a theme (general) and a Topic (specific).

Question 41

"The_____________ step requires from a student to have a set of skills that allow him to use discovery techniques to find good and reliable information sources.

~Search Strategy

Question 42

What is the correct order in the process of the development of a research idea?

~Research topic, research problem, research purpose, research question, and hypothesis

Question 43

In the BIG6 model step 1 (the needs identification and task definition) involves:

~Understanding the task requirements

~Research question writing

~Thesis statement writing (purpose of the research)

Question 44

Which statement is true about formulating a research question?

~It is made after the literature review

I~It will help guide the research process

Question 45

"In GEIL 101, we START by ."

~attending a library session

Question 46

Journals and Books can be both physical and electronic

~True

Question 47

The books you borrow from UAEU Library for your Research Project are considered as a primary source

~False

Question 48

The GEIL 101 group presentation standard is

~10 * 20 * 30

Question 49

"Dressing down or casual dress is okay, as it makes the presentation less formal: True or False"

~False

Question 50

Describe in one or two sentences what it means for a presenter to know the audience.

~Before you make a presentation, you have to ask about who will attend the presentation, what type of people (students, adults, professional, special needs...), based on the audience you prepare the final notes.

Question 51

BIG6 has___________Steps:

Question 52

Which of the following are good techniques used to check if your research question is focused?

~Too Narrow

~Too Broad

~Relevant

~Interesting

Question 53

If your research question has only one or two keywords you would consider it as a good question?

Selected Answer:

~False

Question 54

Evaluate the following research question "The implications of the deforestation!"

~Too Broad

Question 55

It is always recommended to re-evaluate and re-focus your research questions using the following:

~Talk to your teacher

~Talk to an expert

~Talk to a librarian

~Brainstorm with your teammates

Question 56

What are the correct steps of the BIG6 information literacy model?

1. Research Question

2. Search Strategy

3. Locate and Access

4. Analyze

5. Evaluate

6. Use information

Question 57

From Monday to Thursday we can visit the library

~until 9 PM

Question 58

One of the most important skills that a good presenter has is that he knows his audience . What does this mean?

~A good presenter will do some initial research to find out information about who you will be presenting to: their language level, cultural differences, any handicaps that may influence your presentation.

Question 59

Which of the following are tools that you can use to search UAEU library resources? Check the website

~SUMMON

~Catalog

~Databases

~LIWA

Question 60

Which of the following are search operators?

~AND

~OR

~NOT

~TRUNCATE

Question 61

Your brother is working on the following school project "several kids in the UAE primary schools are bullyed because of their weight", write a good research question.

~First, determine all the keywords from the scenario, understand the problem, maps keywords and write the final question.

School kids, Emirates, UAE, bullyed, weight, obesity, school violence...

Example: "Discuss the reasons behind school kids bullying"

Question 62

You are doing a search to find information on electronic devices

Which of the following is a good strategy.

~Electronic*

Question 63

Which of the following best define Information Literacy:

~A set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information

Question 64

Which of the following sources you would use to look for information about an event happened in the last 24 hours?

1. Newspaper

2. TV

3. Radio

4. Tweet

Question 65

Which of the following are good habits when working on a team project?

1.Always I do my project assigned task on time

2. I always evaluate myself how much I contribute to the team

3. I always listen and respect others' opinion before I judge them

Question 66

You and your team are searching for information about the following research questions "Do video games improve kids' academic performance?". Which of the following are good search keywords?

1. School kids

2. "Implications of video games"

3. Academic performance

Question 67

Which of the following factors might influence the information?

~Time

~Location

~Context

Question 68

Give at least three reasons why Information Literacy is important in the 21st century?

~Economy of knowledge based on information

~Internet of things will invade the world, its based on information

~Social media needs some information literacy skills

Question 69

Which Of The Following Are Good Presentation Skills ?
~Always Look At The Audience
~Always Practice Your Presentation
~Always End By Conclusion

Question 70

Which Of The Following Are Good Presentation Skills ?

~Use Images And Charts In Your Presentation
~Use Same Layout And Theme
~Use First Slide As Title And Second Slide As Layout Slide

Question 71

How Should You Speak When Giving A Presentation ?

~Use Simple English And Short Sentences

Question 72

Your Sister Must Give A Presentation Next Week. What Is The Best Way To Help Her?

~Let Her Practice With You And Give Her Your Opinion

Question 73

What Is The Last Step In Preparing A Presentation

~Review The Presentation

Question 74

Which Of The Following Used As Second Slide Of Presentation ?

~Outline Slide

Question 75

Under The "Library Catalog Search, Which Of The Following Can Be Used As Search Criteria ?

~Keyword

~Author

~Subject

~Call Number

~Title

Question 76

How Many Libraries There In UAEU ?

~2

Question 77

What Is The Purpose Of Call Number ?
~The Call Number Is Like An Address It Tells Us Where The Book Is Located In The Library, And It Organizes Books.

Question 78

If You Need A Book Or An Article Which UAEU Library Does Not Have

~You Can Order The Item Through Interlibrary Loan

Question 79

UAEU Provides A Service Called "Ask A Librarian" List Atleast Two Ways To Access This Service

1. You Can Email The Librarian Using Library Email : libref@uaeu.ac.ae

2. Or Call The Librarian Using Library Phone : 03-7134671

Question 80

Who Has Access To UAEU Library ?

~UAEU Teachers

~UAEU Students

~UAEU Staff

Question 81

What Are The Thursday Working Hours For The Library "Information Desk" ?

~Female 7:30 ---- 11:30

Male 11:45 ---- 3:00

Question 82

Articles Are Found In Database, Their Content Is Focused And Narrow, And It Takes Less Time To Write Them

Books Are Found In Contents Their Content Is Broad With More Details

~True

Question 83

In your project, you will conduct a survey to collect information about UAEU Services,your survey results is considered as a ?

_______ source
~Primary

Question 84

Choose the sources that would be considered as a primary source of information

~Interview

Question 85

The following sources, Encyclopedia, Dictionaries and Wikipedia are considered as ________ sources

~Tertiary

Question 86

If your research question has only one or two keywords it would consider it as a good question ?
~False

Question 87

Journal and Books are considered as Secondary Sources ?

~True

Question 88

what are different types of information source ?

~Primary

~Secondary
~Tertiary

Question 89

Evaluate the following research question "Global warming is affecting our life!"

~Too Broad

Question 90

What is meant by collaborative learning?

~Learning through the use of teamwork

Question 91

Which of the following influences the information?

~Relevancy

~Time
~Accuracy

Question 92

Which of the following make up the BIG6 Steps for doing research?

~Communicate Information

~Produce a research question

~Identify Need & Define task
~Seek Information strategies
~Locate & Access Information

Question 93

The academic research aims:

~To Increase knowledge

~To satisfy Curiosity
~ To solve problems and provide solution

Question 94

Which of the following sentences correct ?

~Knowledge is a collection or set of information

Question 95

Give three different source of information you can search using SUMMON ?

!.e-Books

2.e-Journals

3.Articles

Question 96

Which of the following would NOT be a characteristic of a good presenter ?

~Leaving time for question at end is a waste of your audience time

Question 97

In Information cycle, Scholarly articles are considered?

~Academics and scholarly discussion about the event

Question 98

You need to get information on an event that took place two days ago.Where are you most likely to find the information about the event?

~Newspaper

Question 99

A _________ Collection of articles usually written by scholar for academic fields.

~Journal

Question 100

How much of the internet do the experts say can be believable information for research purposes ?

~20%

Question 101

You can trust the accuracy of an author if he/she is mentioned in a positive fashion by much more trustworthy author?

~True

Question 102

Would you ever trust the author of a website if he/she goes by an assumed fake name?

~No

Question 103

Which criteria refers to timeliness of information ?

~Currency

Question 104

References and Citations are exactly the same thing

~False

Question 105

What characters normally enclose a quotation ?

~""

Question 106

Which of the following statements is true?

~A Citation is located in the body of the text.

Question 107

Which of the following is NOT used as a measure of a website validity in research?

~The Popularity of the website

Question 108

There are many different styles of constructing a reference page (were you paying attention?). what style is recommended by the GEIL101 course?

~APA

Question 109

It is OK to use a URL in your references?

~True

Question 110

Which of the following is closely associated with a bibliography

~References Pages

Question 111

How many steps of the BIG 6 model are contained in C1 of the GEIL101 model?

Question 112

what two steps combined of the BIG 6 model are combined for C3 of the GEIL101 model?

~4 and 5

Question 113

In what stage of the GEIL 101 model would you define your task and need?

~C1

Question 114

Which of the following would i use if i used a word or phrase that i didn't think my readers would understand (and i would like to define it for them)?

~Endnote

Question 115

Which of the following is true concerning the index of page of your presentation ?

~It contains a list of all the slides (in the order they appear) after the index

Question 116

Which is the best strategy when you find too much information?
~Narrow your question

Question 117

You must cite your source used in a research paper if:

~The source was quoted word for word

~Only the idea was used in the paper, the words were changed

~The source was from a web page

~All of the above

Question 118

Information literacy is a term that best applies to:

~College students learning to improve their research skills

~Lifelong learners in any number of learning situations

Question 119

The area of the library where you would go to get help with a strategy for a research project is:

~Reference

Question 120

When searching the Internet you should keep in mind...

~That not all online sources provide reliable or authoritative information

Question 121

Which of the following is a characteristic of scholarly journals?

~Articles include bibliographies or references

Question 122

Which three things should you consider when evaluating a website?

~Authority, purpose and currency

Question 123

Information literacy can be thought of as:

~Learning how to learn

~Improving research skills

~Selecting, evaluating and synthesizing sources to create knowledge

~All of the above

Question 124

Library classification systems arrange books on the library shelves by?

~Subject

Question 125

Most library databases and Internet search engines allow you to search in both basic and advanced modes. The advanced mode allows you to perform more complex searches. One such complex search methodology is referred to as a Boolean searching. Boolean searching allows you to add the words (known as operators) AND, OR and NOT. What do each of these operators do?

~AND broadens search results

~OR broadens search results

~NOT narrows search results

Question 126

Your instructor has asked you to write a paper based on current scholarly information. What would be the most appropriate source to use?

~Journals

Question 127

Which of the following does not indicate an author (print or web-based) would serve as an objective source?

~Author uses inflammatory language to arouse bias

Question 128

Scholarly or peer-reviewed publications are defined as those that:

~Report and document the details of original research.

~Have a writing style appeals to professionals in a particular field, not to the general public.

~Contains few, if any, color images and maintains a serious appearance.

~All of the above

Question 129

Which of the following is false? Writing down citations for books is important because:

~You've placed quotation marks to indicate the author's words were used, so don't need to cite the source.

Question 130

You should include references in your research paper because?

~References allow readers to determine the credibility of your sources

~References allow you to locate and read the sources yourself

~References give credit to authors

~All of the above

Question 131

Which of the following statements about interlibrary loan (ILL) is true? [only one is true]

~Interlibrary loan is a cooperative arrangement among all college and university libraries. It allows libraries to borrow books, or obtain journal articles from each other.

Question 132

What is the best place to find a scholarly article?

~In an online research database

Question 133

You have to find criticism on Alice Walker's novel The Color Purple. In an online catalog you should

~Do a subject search for The Color Purple

Question 134

Journals differ from magazines in that

~Journals are important sources of acaemic research and are not intended for the general public

Question 135

Which element from an online catalog record would you use to actually locate a book owned by the UAEU Library?

~The call number

Question 136

An index is

~A list of subjects, names, titles, etc. that helps you locate information

Question 137

Scholarly articles generally contain the following elements:

~A bibliography or a list of works cited

~An abstract to the contents of the article

~The author's affiliation or credentials

~All of the above

Question 138

To critically evaluate the qualifications of an author on a topic, you should condsider all but:

~Author's age

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Which Of The Following Are Good Presentation Skills ?

~Use Images And Charts In Your Presentation ~Use Same Layout And Theme ~Use First Slide As Title And Second Slide As Layout Slide

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Question 71

How Should You Speak When Giving A Presentation ?

~Use Simple English And Short Sentences

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Question 72

Your Sister Must Give A Presentation Next Week. What Is The Best Way To Help Her?

~Let Her Practice With You And Give Her Your Opinion

~Use Images And Charts In Your Presentation
~Use Same Layout And Theme
~Use First Slide As Title And Second Slide As Layout Slide

~Keyword

How Many Libraries There In UAEU ?

What Is The Purpose Of Call Number ?
~The Call Number Is Like An Address It Tells Us Where The Book Is Located In The Library, And It Organizes Books.

UAEU Provides A Service Called "Ask A Librarian" List Atleast Two Ways To Access This Service

Who Has Access To UAEU Library ?

~Female 7:30 ---- 11:30

~True