Advanced Search Techniques in Academic Databases Quiz
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Which type of periodical is NOT mentioned in the text?

  • General magazines
  • Books (correct)
  • Scholarly journals
  • Trade journals

    • What is the purpose of diving into the deep web for research?

  • To find free articles
  • To access periodical databases (correct)
  • To rely on public sphere of the internet
  • To locate unvetted material

    • What kind of resources does the library website provide for research?

  • Unvetted material from the internet
  • Free articles from Time magazine
  • Complete text for all articles
  • Periodical databases (correct)

    • Which of the following is a way to obtain the full text of an article if you know the journal issue it is in?

    <p>Search for the journal title in your library's online catalog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason why some publishers do not provide the current issues of publications online?

    <p>To promote sales of the printed publication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical format for very old issues of scholarly journals?

    <p>Bound into a single volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a problem with keyword searching in databases?

    <p>Finding irrelevant material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using subject headings in databases?

    <p>To get a comprehensive listing of relevant articles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be done to narrow a search if there are too many articles?

    <p>Add additional keywords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does checking the 'Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals' box do in a database search?

    <p>Retrieves only articles from refereed academic journals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of periodical is likely to have articles written by experts in particular fields of study?

    <p>Scholarly journals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between articles in books and articles in periodicals?

    <p>Both length and perspective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of academic journal articles that enhances their authority as informational sources?

    <p>They are edited and fact-checked before publication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of periodical is more likely to be a primary source of information?

    <p>Scholarly journals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of periodical in the text?

    <p>Academic journals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of trade journals?

    <p>To provide information for people working in a specific occupation or industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between general databases and specialized databases?

    <p>General databases cover a wide variety of topics, while specialized databases focus on specific subjects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you consider when deciding which periodical databases to search?

    <p>The subject focus of the database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options allows you to specify the type of document you want to search for?

    <p>Publication Type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the proximity operator 'N' do in a search?

    <p>Finds words that disregard the order in which you put them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field-specific search narrows your search substantially by searching only the article titles?

    <p>TI Title</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a PDF file and an HTML file in terms of accessing the full text of an article?

    <p>HTML files are exact replicas of the article as it appeared in the print version</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a concern when using free internet databases?

    <p>Lack of scholarly articles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which database provides free access to over 17,000 scholarly and scientific peer-reviewed journals?

    <p>Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which database is sponsored by the US Department of Education and provides records for various education-related materials?

    <p>ERIC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is NOT typically provided in the initial citations of a periodical database search?

    <p>Author's affiliation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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