Information Literacy for Eighth Graders: Master Online Research and Information Evaluation

Question 1

Which of the following is considered a credible source of information online?

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An article in a peer-reviewed journal

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A website with a ".com" domain name

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A blog post written by an anonymous author

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Information shared on social media without a clear source

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using technology to enhance information literacy skills?

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Replacement of the need for human interaction

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Increased access to information

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Improved organization of information

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Reduced time spent on research

Question 3

What is a key difference between a hyperlink and a bookmark?

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A hyperlink connects to a different website or document, while a bookmark saves the location of the current page

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A bookmark connects to a different website or document, while a hyperlink saves the location of the current page

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There is no difference between a hyperlink and a bookmark

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Both hyperlinks and bookmarks can connect to different websites or documents

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a type of bias that can be present in online information?

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Neutral bias

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Political bias

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Confirmation bias

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Cultural bias

Question 5

What is the most effective approach to online research?

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Using multiple search engines and combining keywords to narrow down results

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Using only one search engine and focusing on the first few results

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Relying solely on information from social media

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Using only paid or sponsored search results

Question 6

Which method is most effective for organizing information gathered from online sources?

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Creating a mind map or concept diagram that visually connects key ideas

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Simply writing everything down in a notebook without any structure

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Saving all the information on your computer without categorizing or annotating it

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Ignoring the information until it's time to write the paper

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a citation?

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To acknowledge the original source of information used in your research

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To avoid being accused of plagiarism

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To make your paper appear more impressive

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To increase the length of your paper

Question 8

What is the first recommended step when creating an effective search query?

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Identifying the main concepts and keywords related to your research topic

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Using specific keywords and phrases to narrow down your search

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Employing Boolean operators (e.g., AND, OR, NOT) to combine search terms

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Limiting your search to a single website or search engine

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a sign of a trustworthy website?

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The website presents information in a biased way.

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The website has contact information.

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The website is free of grammatical errors.

Question 10

What distinguishes a primary source from a secondary source?

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Primary sources are created during the time of an event, while secondary sources are created later.

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Primary sources are written after an event, while secondary sources are written before.

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Primary sources are written by people who witnessed an event, while secondary sources are written by scholars.

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Primary and secondary sources are essentially the same.

Question 11

When evaluating a website's credibility, which factor is LEAST important?

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Popularity of the website

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Author's background and expertise

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Website's purpose and intent

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Date the information was last updated

Question 12

Which search engine prioritizes user privacy and anonymity?

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DuckDuckGo

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Google

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Bing

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Yahoo!

Question 13

Which file format is primarily associated with presentation software?

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PPTX

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PDF

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DOCX

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TXT

Question 14

What is the most important first step in conducting an effective online search?

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Identifying and brainstorming relevant keywords

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Quickly scanning through search results without narrowing the topic

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Selecting the first available source without evaluating its credibility

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Assessing the credibility of sources before using their information

Question 15

When assessing the trustworthiness of a website, which of these factors is crucial to consider?

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The website's domain extension (such as .com, .edu, .org)

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The appearance and organization of the website

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The website's popularity on social media platforms

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The number of advertisements featured on the website

Question 16

When conducting online research, it's advisable to:

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Evaluate multiple sources before forming a conclusion

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Solely rely on the first few search results

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Prioritize websites with visually appealing designs

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Avoid using search engines altogether

Question 17

What is the primary distinction between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources provide direct accounts, while secondary sources analyze or interpret information

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Secondary sources are more credible than primary sources

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Primary sources are always published before secondary sources

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There is no difference between primary and secondary sources

Question 18

Which of the following is **not** a characteristic of trustworthy online information?

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Bias

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Accuracy

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Objectivity

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Currency

Question 19

When researching online, the first step is to:

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Identify your research question

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Gather information from various sources

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Evaluate the credibility of the sources

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Organize your findings

Question 20

What is the purpose of using keywords when searching online?

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To narrow down the search results

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To broaden the search results

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To improve the accuracy of the search results

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To save time

Question 21

What is the difference between a primary and a secondary source?

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A primary source is firsthand information, while a secondary source is information based on primary sources

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A primary source is older than a secondary source

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A secondary source is more reliable than a primary source

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There is no difference between a primary and a secondary source

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using metadata in search engine optimization (SEO)?

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Decreased website traffic

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Increased website visibility

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Improved website ranking

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Enhanced user experience

Question 23

What is the function of the Boolean operator 'NOT' in refining a search query?

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Excludes results containing a specific word or phrase

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Combines search terms to find results with both terms

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Expands search results to include synonyms and related terms

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Limits results to a specific website or domain

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT part of the information literacy process?

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Memorizing facts

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Evaluating sources

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Conducting research

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Organizing information

Question 25

What's the primary difference between a primary and a secondary source?

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Primary sources are firsthand accounts, while secondary sources interpret them

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Secondary sources are more credible than primary sources

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Primary sources are usually older than secondary sources

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There's no difference between primary and secondary sources

Question 26

What is a primary advantage of using online sources for research?

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Quick access to a wide range of information

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Guaranteed accuracy and reliability

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Elimination of possible biases

Question 27

Which of the following is **NOT** a digital information source?

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Printed Book

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Website

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Blog

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Online Encyclopedia

Question 28

Which two factors can significantly improve a website's ranking in search engine results?

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Including relevant keywords in the website's content

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Acquiring backlinks from reputable websites

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Adding multimedia content to the website

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Creating a visually appealing website design

Question 29

What is the main purpose of citing sources in academic writing?

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To avoid plagiarism and give credit to the original authors

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To make your writing appear more professional

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To trick your teacher into thinking you know more than you do

Question 30

Which method of organizing research notes is most effective?

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Using a system that allows you to easily find and retrieve information

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Writing down everything in a single, unorganized document

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Organizing notes alphabetically by topic

Question 31

What is the key difference between a primary and a secondary source?

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A primary source is a firsthand account, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources

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A primary source is older than a secondary source

Question 32

Which of the following is the best way to prevent plagiarism?

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Citing all sources used in your work, even if you paraphrase or summarize the information

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Only citing sources that you quote directly

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Paraphrasing or summarizing information without citing the source

Question 33

Which search engine is specifically designed for academic research?

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Google Scholar

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Google

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Yahoo

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Bing

Question 34

What is the primary purpose of a bibliography in academic writing?

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To list all the sources used in the research paper

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To summarize the main points of the research paper

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To evaluate the credibility of the sources used in the research paper

Question 35

When determining the reliability of information on social media, what should be your primary consideration?

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The credibility and expertise of the source sharing the information

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The number of likes the post has

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The date the post was published

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How emotionally engaging the post is

Question 36

Which of the following is the least credible source of information?

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Social media post

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Peer-reviewed journal article

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Government website

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Book published by a reputable publisher

Question 37

What is an effective way to refine your research results?

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Use Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) to combine keywords.

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Ignore all sources that don't mention your exact search terms.

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Limit your search to one or two specific websites.

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Read every single article you find.

Question 38

Which of the following is an example of plagiarism?

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Using someone else's words or ideas without giving them credit.

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Summarizing or paraphrasing information from another source and providing a citation.

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Using quotations without providing quotation marks.

Question 39

What is the main difference between a primary and secondary source?

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A primary source provides firsthand information, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes the information.

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A secondary source is more reliable than a primary source.

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A primary source is older than a secondary source.

Question 40

How can you effectively organize your research notes?

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Use a digital or physical note-taking system, such as Evernote or a notebook, to categorize and keep track of your research.

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Ignore organization and hope for the best.

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Write down everything on paper without any organization.

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Memorize all the information.

Question 41

What is the primary purpose of using headings and subheadings in a research paper?

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To clearly organize and structure the information for the reader.

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To confuse the reader.

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To make the paper visually appealing.

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To avoid plagiarism.

Question 42

What is the ethical responsibility of a researcher?

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To present information fairly and accurately, even if it challenges their own ideas.

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To only present information that supports their own views.

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To ignore any information that is inconvenient or harmful.

Question 43

How can you effectively manage information overload when conducting research?

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Set limits on research time, use reliable sources, and focus on relevant information.

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Ignore any sources that don't directly answer your question.

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Read every article you can find, regardless of its relevance.

Question 44

What is the most effective way to stay informed and up-to-date on current events?

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Read reliable news sources and verify information through fact-checking.

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Ignore the news altogether.

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Rely solely on social media for all your news.

Question 45

You're researching the effects of climate change on coastal communities. Which website would be the most trustworthy source of information?

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

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A news website known for sensationalized headlines

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A personal blog about environmental issues

Question 46

You need to find a specific picture for a school project. Which search engine tool would be most helpful?

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Image search

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Video search

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Web search

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News search

Question 47

You're writing a research paper on the history of the internet. Which source is generally NOT considered reliable for academic research?

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A Wikipedia article about the history of the internet

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A scholarly journal article about the early internet

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A book by a well-known technology historian

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An interview with a key figure in internet development

Question 48

What's the best way to organize research notes for a complex topic?

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Using a digital note-taking app that lets you add tags and categories

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Making a simple list of bullet points

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Writing notes on loose pieces of paper

Question 49

When researching a topic for a debate, what's the most important thing to check about the sources you find?

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Bias and objectivity – how fair and unbiased the information is

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The author's popularity

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The length of the article

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The number of images used

Question 50

You're trying to find information about a specific historical event. What keyword strategy would be most helpful?

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Using specific dates and key people connected to the event

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Using a general keyword like 'history'

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Only using the event name as a keyword

Question 51

What's a good strategy to avoid plagiarism?

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Rephrasing information in your own words and giving credit to the original source

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Using information from a website without acknowledging the source

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Copying information directly from a website and including the website address