Library and Research Skills Quiz

What is one of the primary roles of a library in research?

• To sell books

• To serve as a source of reliable information

• To offer a quiet place to study

• To provide entertainment

What is a benefit of using a library's special collections?

• They are available online

• They offer the latest bestsellers

• They contain unique primary sources

• They are free to access

Why are library databases important for research?

• They have the latest movies

• They are open 24/7

• They provide access to scholarly sources

• They offer free books

What should you do if you have difficulty finding sources?

• Give up on the research

• Ask a librarian for help

• Search randomly online

• Use only Wikipedia

What is a key feature of scholarly articles?

• They are peer-reviewed

• They are free to access

• They are written by students

• They are available in all libraries

What is a common feature of library databases?

• They are free for everyone

• They are only for students

• They offer a wide range of scholarly articles

• They are only accessible in person

How can Google Scholar assist in research?

• By selling research papers

• By providing access to scholarly resources

• By offering a platform for social networking

• By providing entertainment videos

What is an advantage of using Google Scholar?

• It is only for university students

• It offers a wide range of scholarly articles

• It provides free access to all articles

• It is a paid service

What is the purpose of using Boolean operators in online searches?

• To access paid content for free

• To make searches more entertaining

• To refine and narrow down search results

• To increase the number of search results

How can Boolean operators improve your search results?

• By making searches more entertaining

• By making searches more complex

• By narrowing down search results

• By increasing the number of results