Academic Integrity and e-Resources Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of conducting a literature review?

  • To compile a list of books and articles only
  • To summarize research findings without analysis
  • To provide a critical evaluation of existing works on a topic (correct)
  • To evaluate personal opinions on the subject
  • What is the first step in the literature review process?

  • Literature search
  • Write and Revise
  • Evaluation, Analysis and Outline
  • Problem formation (correct)
  • How can a literature review contribute to future research?

  • By only focusing on recent studies and ignoring older works
  • By summarizing previous studies without any critique
  • By identifying gaps in previous scholarship and suggesting research directions (correct)
  • By creating a complete bibliography of all published materials
  • Which types of materials can be included in a literature review?

    <p>Scholarly journals, books, dissertations, and conference proceedings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one function of a literature review in resolving conflicts?

    <p>To highlight conflicts and propose solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor to assess when determining which literature to include in a review?

    <p>The author's credentials and authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to ensure clarity in a literature review?

    <p>Define major terms and use them as keywords for searches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the conclusions drawn in a literature review?

    <p>Presenting personal opinions on the topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should sources be organized in a literature review?

    <p>By trends, theories, or methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential element to identify when presenting a literature review?

    <p>Explaining similarities and differences between works</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main advantages of the electronic resources provided by CPCE Libraries?

    <p>Full-text access to over 16,000 electronic journals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information does WiseNews provide access to?

    <p>Full-text news articles from Hong Kong and Greater China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material is least likely to be found in the electronic reference publications offered?

    <p>Full-length novels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is important to identify a journal article when searching?

    <p>Volume, issue number, and page number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can students access electronic resources remotely?

    <p>Using their library ticket barcode and PIN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the electronic resources available?

    <p>E-books on various subjects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limitation is mentioned for incoming SPEED students regarding access to e-resources?

    <p>Access only through desktop computers in PolyU Library</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor improves research effectiveness according to the content?

    <p>Being selective in reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key method for finding relevant literature?

    <p>Consulting librarians and professors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does forward citation involve?

    <p>Finding papers that reference your key literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes synthesis in the context of evaluating literature?

    <p>Combining parts of different arguments into a coherent perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common difficulty when researching literature?

    <p>Determining the most relevant studies to discard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does writing about existing literature NOT typically include?

    <p>An overview of all literature without critique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is critical thinking important when evaluating literature?

    <p>It allows for discernment of validity and authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the history of a topic?

    <p>It is essential for understanding the evolution of ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When conducting research, what approach should you take?

    <p>Be systematic and selective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of referencing in academic writing?

    <p>To acknowledge information sources used in writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Turnitin is correct?

    <p>Turnitin compares submitted projects against various electronic sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a high similarity statistic in Turnitin indicate?

    <p>Many direct quotes were likely used in the assignment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Turnitin detect potential plagiarism?

    <p>By turning assignments into 'digital chunks' and comparing these to known sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is NOT a reason a student would fear charges of academic misconduct?

    <p>Submitting an assignment that shows consistent writing quality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a low similarity statistic in Turnitin imply?

    <p>There may be significant copying that went undetected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic does a student's unique writing style demonstrate?

    <p>A personal touch that can reveal academic integrity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of using poorly referenced direct quotes in an assignment?

    <p>It may lead to increased similarity statistics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Searching e-resources

    • CPCE Libraries provide access to 40 databases covering all subject areas, including journals, dissertations, theses, abstracts, indexes, references and newspapers.
    • Over 16,000 full-text electronic journals are accessible through the Library Catalogue.
    • WiseNews provides access to more than 100 million full-text news articles from Hong Kong and Greater China.
    • Nearly 600 electronic references publications accessible.
    • These e-resources are accessible remotely via authentication, including library ticket barcode and PIN.

    Referencing

    • APA 7th edition referencing system is standard for academic writing.
    • Referencing acknowledges information sources used in academic writing.
    • Refer to the “APA 7th edition Referencing Guide” from ELC, HK PolyU for further guidance.

    Plagiarism and Turn-It-In

    • Turnitin is a plagiarism detection service.
    • Turnitin works by turning student projects and assignments into digital chunks and compares them against electronic sources.
    • High similarity in Turnitin does not necessarily imply plagiarism, especially if direct quotes are fully acknowledged.
    • Low similarity in Turnitin does not necessarily imply non-plagiarism, as a small percentage of plagiarism might still be detected.

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    Test your knowledge on the use of e-resources, proper referencing techniques in APA 7th edition, and understanding plagiarism detection through Turnitin. This quiz will help ensure you are well-informed about academic integrity and library resources.

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