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LIR10 Assignment 2: Information Types and Research Topic Development
Complete the 10 multiple choice questions on information types and the research
process. Then input your answers to the short essay questions on developing a
research topic. You should select a topic that is academic in nature and of
interest to you.
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1. Information Literacy is the ability to:
Understand how information is categorized and stored
Select and use the best tools to access the information
Critically evaluate the information
All of the above
2. Current (recent) information is always the best information to use for every
kind of topic.
True
False
3. The SCOPE of an information source is an important consideration because:
primary and secondary sources have different origins.
the focus of the information source may be local, national or international
subjective information should not be used in research papers.
scholarly information is more reliable
4. An example of a "Popular" source of information is
Journal of the American Medical Association
Sports Illustrated
The Encyclopedia of World Sports
All of the Above
5. Scholarly Information
Is written by experts in a particular field.
Has undergone an extensive editorial review.
Contains the latest research and findings.
All of the Above
6. A Primary Source
Is a literary criticism of a book.
Is based on interpretation or commentary.
Is a record of an event as first described.
Contains analysis by experts in a particular field.
7. An example of a Secondary Source is a
Interview.
Textbook.
Scientific study.
All of the Above.
8. Objective Information is:
an interpretation
facts with supporting data
opinions and editorials
a judgment
9. Which of the following words best describes Subjective Information?
factual
unbiased
a belief
substantiated
10. Editorials are an example of _______________ information.
Objective
Scholarly
Corporate
Subjective
11. Type in a BROAD topic area that is academic in nature and interesting to
you. EXAMPLE: Healthcare:
healthcare
12. Type in TWO NARROWER aspects of the BROAD topic you provided
above.
EXAMPLE of NARROWER aspects (for broad topic healthcare): vaccination,
health insurance
vaccination, health insurance
13. Select ONE of the two NARROWER topics above (question #12). Write a
research topic as a question or statement.
EXAMPLE: "The government should pass laws that require all children to be
vaccinated."
"The government should pass laws that require all children to be vaccinated."
14. Identify the main concepts (there should be at least two) in your statement or
question from #13 above.
EXAMPLE CONCEPTS (from #13 example above): government, laws,
vaccination, children
government, laws, vaccination, children
15. Provide ONE SYNONYM (similar word) for EACH of your concepts:
EXAMPLE:
Concept: GOVERNMENT > Synonym: FEDERAL
Concept: LAW > Synonym: LEGISLATION
Concept: VACCINATION > Synonym: IMMUNIZATION
Concept: CHILDREN > Synonym: KIDS
Concept:
Concept:
Concept:
Concept:
GOVERNMENT > Synonym: FEDERAL
LAW > Synonym: LEGISLATION
VACCINATION > Synonym: IMMUNIZATION
CHILDREN > Synonym: KIDS
16. Locate ONE Library of Congress Subject Heading for your TOPIC AREA.
You can either look this up in a BIG RED BOOK in the library or locate a book
in the JC library catalog and look at the SUBJECTS assigned to it)
EXAMPLE of LC Subject Heading for vaccination topic:
Immunization of children--United States.
Here is the link to the library catalog. Just type in a keyword or two that
describes your topic:
Library Catalog
Immunization of children--United States.
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