1. Which of the following are good methods for quickly gauging whether a source is relevant to your research topic:
Scan the headings of your source if it is an article.
Scan the table of contents of your source if it is a book.
Locate and read any abstract of the source you can find.
All of the above.
2. When researching websites, you need to determine the types of sites you are using. Which of the following is NOT a type of site you should even consider using in a typical research paper?
Commercial sites
Advocacy sites
Informational sites
Scholarly sites
3. When evaluating sources, you should NOT
Ensure the sources are appropriately detailed.
Accept sources at face value.
Gain an overview of the sources.
Judge the relevancy and reliability of the sources.
4. One of the most challenging and important aspects of research is evaluation of the sources.
True
False
5. Gathering information includes all of the following EXCEPT
Omit page numbers for quotations.
Synthesize sources.
Keep accurate records of how to find sources.
Keep accurate records of what sources say.
6. When gathering and organizing information from sources, you should
Read quickly through the parts that are relevant.
Skip the tables of contents, indexes, or headings.
Consult friends for their opinions.
Read with a specific question in mind.