Researching Quiz

What are some examples of reliable sources for research?

• Peer-reviewed journals, academic books, government publications, and reputable websites

• Wikipedia articles

• Personal blogs

• Social media posts

Why is it important to use reliable sources for research?

• To make the research more difficult

• To confuse the reader with conflicting information

• To ensure accuracy and credibility of information

• To waste time and effort

How can you evaluate the credibility of information found online?

• Ignore any conflicting information

• Only trust information from unknown sources

• Believe everything you read

• Consider the source, check for bias, verify with other reliable sources, and look for supporting evidence

What is the proper way to cite sources in a research paper?

• Don't need to cite sources, just write your own ideas

• Just list the sources at the end of the paper

• Use a specific citation style and include in-text citations as well as a bibliography or works cited page.

• Include footnotes for all sources

Why is it important to give credit to the original source of information?

• To take credit for someone else's work

• To show off one's own knowledge

• To acknowledge the work of others and avoid plagiarism.

• To make the original source look bad

What are some tips for conducting successful interviews for research?

• Prepare open-ended questions, establish rapport, actively listen, and take detailed notes

• Ask only closed-ended questions

• Avoid establishing rapport with the interviewee

• Take minimal notes during the interview

How can you ensure that the information obtained from an interview is accurate and reliable?

• Ask open-ended questions, cross-check information, and verify the credibility of the interviewee.

• Only ask closed-ended questions

• Believe everything the interviewee says

• Don't bother verifying the credibility of the interviewee

What are some popular online databases that can be used for research?

• JSTOR, PubMed, Google Scholar, ProQuest

• YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Pinterest

• Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime

• Wikipedia, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

How can online databases help in finding credible and relevant information for research?

• By making it difficult to search for specific information

• By providing access to a wide range of credible and relevant sources such as academic journals, articles, and research papers.

• By providing access to irrelevant and outdated information

• By limiting access to only biased and untrustworthy sources