Research Information Types and Search Strategies Quiz

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of defining the type of information needed for effective research. It categorizes information into three types: theoretical concepts, applied knowledge, and artistic works. The tutorial provides strategies for searching conceptual information in libraries and offers advanced search techniques for finding applied knowledge in scientific journals.

Why is it important to define the type of information needed before starting a search?

• To save time and effort

• To ensure access to free resources

• To avoid imprecise and frustrating results

• To impress your peers

Which type of information is most useful for understanding the basic concepts of a research topic?

• Theoretical information

• Artistic works

• Case studies

• News articles

Where can you primarily find applied information such as case studies and prototypes?

• In e-books

• In scientific journals

• In newspapers

• In blogs

What is the role of artistic and literary works in research?

• They can inspire research and have recreational use

• They are irrelevant to research

• They are used for recreational purposes only

• They provide direct scientific data

What should you first identify when conducting research in a library?

• The publication year

• The library section

• The area of knowledge

• The author of the book

What is a recommended strategy when searching for conceptual information?

• Search for the author’s name

• Start with a very specific term

• Look for the latest publications

• Identify the general term first

How can you optimize the process of selecting useful information?

• By choosing the first result

• By using advanced search techniques

• By reading every book available

• By asking a librarian for help

What should you focus on when looking for cases of applied knowledge?

• Scientific journals

• News articles

• E-books

• Artistic works

What is a common mistake when searching for information on a specific topic?

• Focusing only on digital sources

• Ignoring the publication date

• Using too broad a search term

• Not using enough keywords

What is the benefit of redefining search terms during research?

• It helps in finding free resources

• It makes the search faster

• It narrows down to more relevant results

• It increases the number of results