6. You have found an article in the Readers' Guide that you want to locate. What information would be least important in finding it?
A. Subject heading
B. Volume and page numbers
C. Author's name
D. Title of the article
Student Answer: B
Answer: Incorrect
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7. The Dewey Decimal System is the classification system used by
A. scientists and medical personnel.
B. most public libraries throughout the United States.
C. most research and university libraries.
D. the Internet.
Student Answer: C
Answer: Incorrect
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8. Which one of the following is an indicator that a source may not be accurate?
A. You're unable to find any other source that presents the same exact information or point of view.
B. The writing is sub-par or contains errors.
C. The author is using emotionally charged language and inappropriate words or employing a tone that reveals an obvious bias.
D. The author doesn't offer facts, statistics, or specific examples, but uses vague statements and sweeping generalizations.
Student Answer: B
Answer: Incorrect
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9. You're looking in a library for a book that focuses on early childhood education. The library uses the Library of Congress System. Which call number should you look under?
A. E
B. L
C. E–F
D. C
Student Answer: A
Answer: Incorrect
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10. Which one of the following comes first in an online catalog entry?
A. Call number of the book
B. Title of the book
C. Author's last name
D. Year of publication
Student Answer: B
Answer: Incorrect
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11. The call number of the book that you're looking for is R865.2. What do you know about the book based on this information?
A. It's a reference book.
B. It's a book about medicine.
C. It's a book of or about Roman literature.
D. It's a book that can be gained through interlibrary loan.
Student Answer: B
Answer: Incorrect
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12. You've been assigned a research paper on the possible role of gender in playground behavior, and you're unsure where to begin your research. What would be the best way to start?
A. Ask the advice of a reference librarian
B. Scan through articles in Psychology Today
C. Browse books on gender roles
D. Do an Internet search on the most common playground problems for toddlers
Student Answer: C
Answer: Incorrect
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14. When beginning to research a given topic, it's important to
A. look at books on every aspect of your topic.
B. understand that quality sources can't be found online.
C. remember your topic and stay focused.
D. browse different types of books and Internet sites.
Student Answer: D
Answer: Incorrect
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15. Articles in the Readers' Guide are organized in what manner?
A. Alphabetically by subject
B. Chronologically by date of publication
C. Alphabetically by publication name
D. Numerically by call number
Student Answer: B
Answer: Incorrect
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18. In searching an online catalog for books by James Joyce, which of the following searches would be most effective?
A. The year he was born
B. The name of his publishing company
C. The author's name
D. A title of one of his books
Student Answer: D
Answer: Incorrect
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19. Where should you look to quickly find factual information on the causes of the American Civil War?
A. Readers' Guide
B. Encyclopedia
C. Concise Dictionary of American Biography
D. Dictionary
Student Answer: C
Answer: Incorrect
6a
7b
8?
9b
10c
11a
12d
14?
15a
18c
19?
Please check your text materials to learn the right answers.
Yes, all the choices indicated are wrong. What would you like us to do?
I keep reading the text book and im so confused idk please help
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The correct answer is B - Encyclopedia.
To quickly find factual information on the causes of the American Civil War, the best source would be an encyclopedia. Encyclopedias typically provide concise and well-organized information on a wide range of topics, including historical events like the American Civil War. They are designed to provide general knowledge and factual information, making them a reliable source for quick reference.