MAP Review: Research #3

Which of the following is a good resource for finding information about animals?

• A dictionary

• An encyclopedia

• A phone book

• A calendar

What is the first step when you want to find information about a topic using a book?

• Ask your teacher

• Check the index or table of contents

• Look at the pictures

• Skip to the last chapter

When using an online search engine, what is the best way to start your research?

• Type in a question like "What is the best food?"

• Type in keywords related to your topic

• Only click on the first link

• Type random words

If you need to know the meaning of a word, what is the best resource to use?

• An atlas

• A dictionary

• A thesaurus

• A calendar

Which resource can help you understand how to do a science experiment?

• An atlas

• A magazine article

• A recipe book

• An encyclopedia

When looking for reliable information on the internet, which of the following should you consider?

• The website's design

• The website’s age

• The author's qualifications

• The website’s color scheme

Which of the following would be a good place to look for facts about a famous person?

• A newspaper article

• A storybook

• A personal blog

• A movie review site

What is the purpose of an index in a book?

• To list the chapters in the book

• To help you find topics and their page numbers

• To show pictures of the book’s contents

• To explain the author’s life

If you are researching how the weather changes in different seasons, which resource would help you the most?

• A phone book

• A science textbook

• A cooking magazine

• A sports article

Which of the following sources is the best for getting information about where animals live?

• A dictionary

• A field guide

• A calendar

• A travel guide