UPE

Question 1

According to the text, information literacy is important because…

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it makes your work easier.
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it tells you how to do something.
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it increases your knowledge.
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you will use it your whole life.

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Question 1

Information literacy is the ability to…

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use information to solve a problem.
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locate, evaluate, and use information.
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use information to make a decision.
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use information to answer a question.

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Question 2

A person who is media literate can…

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easily use all types of computer hardware and software and other forms of new technology.
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use and find information of all types in a university library, including computer sources.
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critically evaluate television programs and see through persuasion techniques.
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read, analyze, and critically evaluate information presented in a variety of formats (television, print, radio, computers, and so on).

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Question 3

Microsoft Windows is an example of…

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a browser.
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word processing software.
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an operating system.
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an internet service provider.

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Question 4

According to the text, the first step to becoming information literate is realizing you…

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need information.
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do not know anything about your topic.
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cannot solve the problem.
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need a librarian’s help.

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Question 5

The principal objective of research is to…

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find good sources.
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dialogue with other researchers.
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provide the right answers.
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prove your personal opinions right.

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Question 6

Academic disciplines each have their own…

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vocabulary, research methods, and communication styles.
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terminology, research methods, and certainty.
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subfields, methods of discourse, and doubtfulness.
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methods of discourse, jargon, and generalists.

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Question 7

The way scholars collect data is referred to as…

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empirical research.
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textual research.
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quantitative research.
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research methodology.

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Question 8

Quantitative data is to experiments as qualitative data is to…

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yes / no questionnaires.
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measurements.
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numbers.
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diaries.

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Question 9

Different publication formats are a result of…

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timing.
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length.
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cost.
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events.

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Question 10

The resource that would best be considered a primary source is a…

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journal article.
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diary.
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book review.
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textbook.

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Question 11

The resource that provides the most in-depth information is…

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an encyclopedia.
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a journal article.
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a database.
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an e-book.

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Question 12

A publication that discusses industry trends is known as a…

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trade journal.
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scholarly journal.
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company annual report.
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product catalog.

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Question 13

In lieu of traditional academic credentials, the credibility of a piece of information can be determined by the author’s…

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celebrity.
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acclaim.
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subject expertise.
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number of books.

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Question 14

A prime benefit of Wikipedia for research lies in its citing of…

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web-based articles.
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newspapers.
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original sources.
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social media.

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Question 15

The authority of an information source is most contingent on…

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credibility.
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context.
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reliability.
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credentials.

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Question 16

Scholars whose understanding of a subject is extensive are known as…

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standard authorities.
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discipline-specific authorities.
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well-known authorities.
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credentialed authorities.

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Question 17

When an article or book has been highly cited, it means…

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it is highly regarded.
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it is credible.
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it has been carefully analyzed.
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nothing in particular.

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Question 18

Intellectual property law allows the creator of information to…

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control its use.
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determine its value.
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own the words.
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claim originality.

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Question 19

Fair use means you can use copyrighted material…

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for educational purposes.
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without citing it.
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for any purpose.
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that is common knowledge.

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Question 20

If a resource is on the internet, it is…

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in the public domain.
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free to copy.
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never in the public domain.
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subject to intellectual property laws.

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Question 21

To cite means to…

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praise.
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justify.
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point to the evidence.
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refer to

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Question 22

Powerful search engines…

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always give the most relevant results.
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often manipulate search results.
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rarely privilege one information source over another.
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are culturally and politically unbiased.

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Question 23

The research process as iterative means…

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you will not have to revise your argument.
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it is acceptable to disregard evidence that does not support your argument.
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you should adjust your argument based on the evidence you find.
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you need to find a new argument for what has already been said.

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Question 24

While many ingredients are necessary for real research, the process properly begins with... 1 scholarly resources. 2 a good research question. 3 accurate data. 4 critical thinking.

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Question 25

Global University research assignments require that you... 1 use at least three scholarly sources. 2 choose any topic that interests you. 3 not do background research. 4 do not use encyclopedias.

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Question 26

One technique for narrowing down your topic is... 1 analyzing plausibility structures. 2 using concept maps. 3 conducting field surveys. 4 performing a Google search.

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Question 27

Once you decide on a research question, you... 1 should stick with it. 2 must not do any more background research. 3 should promote only the sources that support it. 4 may need to change it based on added information.

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Question 28

A paper reflecting a proper argument provides information in these areas: 1 research, points of view, analysis, and reasons. 2 personal experience, facts, opinions, and statistics. 3 thesis, reasons, evidence, and objections. 4 thesis, facts, opinions, statistics, and examples.

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Question 29

The best type of database for locating background information on a research topic is... 1 a subject-specific database. 2 a general reference database. 3 a bibliographic database. 4 an encyclopedic database.

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Question 30

Bibliographic databases provide... 1 descriptions of books or articles related to your topic. 2 the full-text of all entries in its index. 3 audio and visual materials. 4 materials irrelevant to your topic.

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Question 31

The best resource to find background information on a topic is a... 1 research study. 2 subject dictionary. 3 newspaper article. 4 journal article.

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Question 32

According to the text, the term deep web refers to... 1 the part of the internet subject to underground activity. 2 websites that specialize in criminal activity. 3 specialized information sources that only librarians know about. 4 fee-based information resources that search engines cannot find.

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Question 33

To determine whether a particular book is appropriate for your information need, it helps to do a brief survey of the book, which includes... 1 determining the publisher’s legitimacy. 2 making sure the place of publication is accurate. 3 finding the publication date to see if the book is recent or outdated. 4 researching the author’s qualifications.

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Question 34

The best tool to help you find scholarly articles and news articles about your topic would be... 1 a library database. 2 an internet search engine. 3 Google Scholar. 4 an open-access database.

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Question 35

You generally cannot use a library catalog to find... 1 books. 2 periodicals. 3 journal articles. 4 DVDs.

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Question 36

Regarding using Google in the research process,... 1 it is easy to tell what entries are authoritative. 2 it is not the best place to begin any search. 3 results are organized to fit your needs. 4 the number of results is limited only to what is most relevant.

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Question 37

Most web search engines... 1 are secure and safe. 2 offer citation assistance. 3 find only accurate, reputable information. 4 rank results by popularity.

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Question 38

Regarding Course Research Guides,... 1 sources are reviewed by librarians and faculty. 2 they contain popular sources. 3 they contain no preselected sources. 4 they do not provide opportunity for student feedback.

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Question 39

An additional method of gathering data besides digital search tools such as library catalogs, databases, and the internet is through... 1 experimental research. 2 empirical research. 3 textual research. 4 historical research.

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Question 40

A good place to look to identify additional keywords is the... 1 title, abstract, and subject headings. 2 synonyms, title, and citations. 3 abstract, citations, and diagrams. 4 title, abstract, and synonyms.

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Question 41

In the research question “How are users of social networking applications affected by privacy issues?” terms that relate to each key concept are... 1 Facebook, social networks, teenagers, internet, and social media. 2 social networks, social media, computers, Twitter, and internet. 3 Facebook, social networks, Twitter, internet, and social media. 4 Twitter, internet, social media, users, Facebook, and social networks.

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Question 42

The most effective way to begin your keyword search is to... 1 start with the most specific keywords you can find. 2 use only one keyword you think will work best. 3 use as many keywords as possible. 4 start with broad concepts related to your topic and then try more specific keywords.

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Question 43

The best search term to search “protestant reformation” and “protestant reformers” simultaneously in one search is... 1 “protestant reform*”. 2 “protestant” reformation*. 3 “protestant reform?”. 4 protestant reform*.

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Question 44

The technique that allows you to search for varied forms of words all at once is known as... 1 limiters. 2 truncation. 3 wildcards. 4 descriptors.

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Question 45

Subject searching... 1 scans all words in a record, including the title, abstract, and author. 2 reveals all the main topics of an article or book. 3 is the strength of search engines like Google and not library databases. 4 reads only the subject field of a record so you will get more precise results.

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Question 46

When using Google to search for information, to retrieve only university websites, use... 1 university as one of the search terms. 2 the advanced search options to filter by file type. 3 the site operator. 4 the all in title operator.

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Question 47

You should use Google Scholar... 1 only to supplement the use of library databases. 2 to find peer-reviewed, scholarly articles. 3 as the first option to search for relevant sources. 4 to discover important academic studie

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Question 48

Bias is typically found... 1 only on websites. 2 only on news feeds. 3 in any published material. 4 in scholarly journals.

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Question 49

Assessing your personal biases will help you... 1 reinforce the beliefs you already have. 2 make informed decisions based on evidence. 3 argue with people who have different beliefs. 4 better relate to like-minded people.

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Question 50

The characteristic of an information source that best indicates scholarly research is that it is... 1 reviewed by experts before publication. 2 written by university faculty. 3 available in an academic library. 4 indexed by an EBSCO database.

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Question 51

The type of resource that would most likely have current information on your topic would be a... 1 primary source. 2 journal article. 3 secondary source. 4 religion database such as Atla.

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Question 52

When using the internet as an information source, it is important to... 1 use scholarly sources with a domain extension of .edu. 2 remember that the web is best because it is free. 3 know that websites are permanently archived. 4 evaluate websites for accuracy, authority, and objectivity.

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Question 53

If you are asking what a website’s URL address extension is, you are considering... 1 accuracy. 2 objectivity. 3 authority. 4 timeliness.

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Question 54

One indication that an article you found is scholarly is that... 1 it includes ads. 2 it has cited sources. 3 it includes an interview with the researcher. 4 the author is a reporter.

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Question 55

You can tell you are reading a popular magazine if... 1 articles have colorful images. 2 articles are in-depth and often have a bibliography. 3 articles have few advertisements. 4 issues are published frequently.

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Question 56

Quoted materials should make up no more of your paper than... 1 20 percent. 2 10 percent. 3 40 percent. 4 50 percent.

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Question 57

An annotated bibliography... 1 contains only the full citation of a source. 2 is best created after you have written your paper. 3 is required for all research assignments. 4 contains a summary, evaluation, and description of possible uses of a source.

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Question 58

Analytical questions... 1 have a single right answer. 2 cannot be debated. 3 are open-ended. 4 resolve issues.

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Question 59

Synthesis is effective only when you... 1 incorporate valid but conflicting sources. 2 restrict it to sources you agree with. 3 use the most current information sources. 4 change your conclusions.

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Question 60

When you synthesize information, you are... 1 combining information from multiple sources to form new conclusions. 2 memorizing facts. 3 recording data from survey responses. 4 creating a work of art such as a musical composition

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Question 61

To introduce quotes into the text of your paper, use... 1 summary phrases. 2 signal phrases. 3 note phrases. 4 popular phrases.

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Question 62

Before you begin to create your outline, you should... 1 modify your thesis based on new information. 2 organize your thoughts. 3 read more background information. 4 eliminate information that does not support your thesis.

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Question 63

Your conclusion should... 1 summarize your arguments. 2 outline your main ideas. 3 synthesize your sources. 4 analyze your sources.

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Question 64

Paying close attention to requirements for margins, typeface, line spacing, and page identification is an indication of... 1 using documentation styles. 2 following formatting guidelines. 3 including the parts of a paper. 4 revising a draft.

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Question 65

Page margins should be... 1 one inch all around on every page. 2 one inch all around on each page except the reference list page. 3 one inch on the sides and 1.5 inches on the top and bottom. 4 both left- and right-justified.

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Question 66

A technique that is not an indicator of writing clearly and concisely is... 1 replacing vague words. 2 using a thesaurus to expand your vocabulary. 3 making sure every sentence is short. 4 carefully analyzing every word in a sentence.

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Question 67

Ethos describes... 1 a paper’s emotional appeal. 2 the use of logic and reasoning. 3 analytical writing. 4 the author’s perspective or credibility.

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Question 68

Subject-verb agreement means that subjects and verbs... 1 correspond in number and person. 2 correspond in number only. 3 correspond in name only. 4 match the modifier in the sentence.

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Question 69

Proofreading... 1 is performed on the first draft. 2 focuses on mechanical issues. 3 addresses stylistic issues in writing. 4 is a subjective process.

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Question 70

Using portions from a previous paper you wrote and failing to cite it is... 1 aggregate plagiarism. 2 acceptable because you do not need to cite yourself. 3 concealing your source. 4 self-plagiarism.

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Question 71

A note citation is placed in... 1 the reference list. 2 a footnote. 3 the body of the paper. 4 an endnote.

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Question 72

A Creative Commons license is... 1 a license content creators use to grant reuse of their work. 2 a license that only allows for noncommercial reuse. 3 the most restrictive form of copyright protection. 4 the level of protection a work receives after its copyright expire

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