26 Questions
Which type of periodical is NOT mentioned in the text?
Books
What is the purpose of diving into the deep web for research?
To access periodical databases
What kind of resources does the library website provide for research?
Periodical databases
Which of the following is a way to obtain the full text of an article if you know the journal issue it is in?
Search for the journal title in your library's online catalog
What is the reason why some publishers do not provide the current issues of publications online?
To promote sales of the printed publication
What is the typical format for very old issues of scholarly journals?
Bound into a single volume
Which of the following is a problem with keyword searching in databases?
Finding irrelevant material
What is the purpose of using subject headings in databases?
To get a comprehensive listing of relevant articles
What can be done to narrow a search if there are too many articles?
Add additional keywords
What does checking the 'Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals' box do in a database search?
Retrieves only articles from refereed academic journals
Which type of periodical is likely to have articles written by experts in particular fields of study?
Scholarly journals
What is the primary difference between articles in books and articles in periodicals?
Both length and perspective
What is a characteristic of academic journal articles that enhances their authority as informational sources?
They are edited and fact-checked before publication
Which type of periodical is more likely to be a primary source of information?
Scholarly journals
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of periodical in the text?
Academic journals
What is the purpose of trade journals?
To provide information for people working in a specific occupation or industry
What is the main difference between general databases and specialized databases?
General databases cover a wide variety of topics, while specialized databases focus on specific subjects
What should you consider when deciding which periodical databases to search?
The subject focus of the database
Which of the following options allows you to specify the type of document you want to search for?
Publication Type
What does the proximity operator 'N' do in a search?
Finds words that disregard the order in which you put them
Which field-specific search narrows your search substantially by searching only the article titles?
TI Title
What is the difference between a PDF file and an HTML file in terms of accessing the full text of an article?
HTML files are exact replicas of the article as it appeared in the print version
Which of the following is NOT a concern when using free internet databases?
Lack of scholarly articles
Which database provides free access to over 17,000 scholarly and scientific peer-reviewed journals?
Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
Which database is sponsored by the US Department of Education and provides records for various education-related materials?
ERIC
What information is NOT typically provided in the initial citations of a periodical database search?
Author's affiliation
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