Question 1

Which question might you ask yourself if you are considering how interactive your presentation may be?

Accepted Answer

A)  How many people will be there? 
B)  How much do they know about your topic? 
C)  How can you entertain your audience? 
D)  How can you capture your audience's attention?

Question 2

Information literacy and communication skills are much less important once you leave college.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

To indicate to your instructor that you have done your research, you should include what at the end of your paper?

Accepted Answer

A)  a bibliography 
B)  an outline 
C)  a visual aid 
D)  a thesis statement

Question 4

Describe what you would do to verify the quality of information you found in a book from the school library, and explain how each strategy would help to verify or debunk the quality of the information in the publication.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe what you would do to verify...

Question 5

Typically, which website URL ending would be MOST appropriate for research purposes?

Accepted Answer

A)  .edu 
B)  .com 
C)  .biz 
D)  .tv

Question 6

April has found information in a book that is relevant to the paper she is preparing for her European history class. As April records this information, she should NOT:

Accepted Answer

A)  use quotation marks for direct quotations. 
B)  keep track of where the information came from. 
C)  paraphrase the source in her notes. 
D)  copy large sections of the material verbatim.

Question 7

Joshua is preparing a presentation in which he will explain, step-by-step, how to repair a cracked foundation. He plans to discuss the materials that are needed and several different ways to approach the repair. What is the purpose of Joshua's presentation?

Accepted Answer

A)  to express 
B)  to entertain 
C)  to inform 
D)  to persuade

Question 8

What are two strategies to use when writing posts for an online class?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are two strategies to use when...

Question 9

Rafe has just completed the first draft of his paper on bioluminescence. What should he do as he edits and finalizes his work?

Accepted Answer

A)  refer to the MLA or APA style guides 
B)  eliminate any transitions between paragraphs 
C)  read his paper silently to himself instead of out loud 
D)  group his main ideas into a single paragraph

Question 10

Which is considered the main idea or argument you want to convey in your paper?

Accepted Answer

A)  thesis statement 
B)  introductory paragraph 
C)  citation 
D)  transition

Question 11

When one person uses another person's words or ideas and presents them as his or her own, it is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  citing. 
B)  information literacy. 
C)  plagiarism. 
D)  objectivity.

Question 12

When delivering a presentation without a microphone, you should speak:

Accepted Answer

A)  in a monotone. 
B)  at a steady, unvaried pace. 
C)  loudly enough for everyone to hear. 
D)  in a high-pitched tone.

Question 13

Which is NOT a component of preparing to write a paper?

Accepted Answer

A)  clarifying purpose 
B)  outlining 
C)  revising 
D)  planning

Question 14

Which question would NOT be helpful in determining an author's credibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Has my instructor referred to this author in class? 
B)  Does the author's name appear in the list of citations in my textbook? 
C)  Has the author's work been cited on Wikipedia? 
D)  What are the author's background and credentials?

Question 15

Journal articles are typically:

Accepted Answer

A)  published more frequently than newspapers. 
B)  less technical than magazine articles. 
C)  written specifically for college students. 
D)  peer-reviewed before they are published.

Question 16

Every book or journal article you include in a research paper or project must have been published within the last two years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

While delivering a presentation to your classmates, you should:

Accepted Answer

A)  use nervous gestures to keep yourself focused. 
B)  read directly from your notes or slides. 
C)  avoid making direct eye contact with your listeners. 
D)  stand up straight and make eye contact.

Question 18

Taylor finds information on Wikipedia about the topic she is researching, and it seems very helpful. What should Taylor do regarding this information?

Accepted Answer

A)  She should recognize that it is probably credible information because thousands of volunteer editors have reviewed it. 
B)  She should ask her instructor for his thoughts about Wikipedia and follow her instructor's lead. 
C)  She should not use it for researching her paper because the information is probably inaccurate. 
D)  She should understand that the information is peer-reviewed, so it is just as credible as electronic resources found in the library.

Question 19

List three purposes for writing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List three purposes for writing....

Question 20

Newspapers are typically:

Accepted Answer

A)  published more frequently than books. 
B)  more difficult to read than journal articles. 
C)  peer-reviewed and vetted by professionals. 
D)  used to obtain broad overviews of many topics.

Exam 10: Information Literacy and Communication

Which question might you ask yourself if you are considering how interactive your presentation may be?

Information literacy and communication skills are much less important once you leave college.

To indicate to your instructor that you have done your research, you should include what at the end of your paper?

Describe what you would do to verify the quality of information you found in a book from the school library, and explain how each strategy would help to verify or debunk the quality of the information in the publication.

Typically, which website URL ending would be MOST appropriate for research purposes?

April has found information in a book that is relevant to the paper she is preparing for her European history class. As April records this information, she should NOT:

Joshua is preparing a presentation in which he will explain, step-by-step, how to repair a cracked foundation. He plans to discuss the materials that are needed and several different ways to approach the repair. What is the purpose of Joshua's presentation?

What are two strategies to use when writing posts for an online class?

Rafe has just completed the first draft of his paper on bioluminescence. What should he do as he edits and finalizes his work?

Which is considered the main idea or argument you want to convey in your paper?

When one person uses another person's words or ideas and presents them as his or her own, it is called:

When delivering a presentation without a microphone, you should speak:

Which is NOT a component of preparing to write a paper?

Which question would NOT be helpful in determining an author's credibility?

Journal articles are typically:

Every book or journal article you include in a research paper or project must have been published within the last two years.

While delivering a presentation to your classmates, you should:

Taylor finds information on Wikipedia about the topic she is researching, and it seems very helpful. What should Taylor do regarding this information?

List three purposes for writing.

Newspapers are typically: