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Government publications are cataloged and shelved separately from other kinds of materials and are indexed on various government websites.
Government publications are cataloged and shelved separately from other kinds of materials and are indexed on various government websites.
True
Primary research is the set of sources that you consult while you are in the document-planning stage.
Primary research is the set of sources that you consult while you are in the document-planning stage.
False
A common problem in field research is that your presence as an observer might affect the behavior you are studying.
A common problem in field research is that your presence as an observer might affect the behavior you are studying.
True
Chapter 5 advises researchers to look for information that is current. What is one other characteristic that the chapter says you should look for in the information you use?
Chapter 5 advises researchers to look for information that is current. What is one other characteristic that the chapter says you should look for in the information you use?
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Books are a common type of secondary research source. Chapter 5 identifies four other secondary research sources. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
Books are a common type of secondary research source. Chapter 5 identifies four other secondary research sources. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
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According to Chapter 5, conducting an experiment involves four stages. One is reporting the data. Which of the following is NOT one of the other three?
According to Chapter 5, conducting an experiment involves four stages. One is reporting the data. Which of the following is NOT one of the other three?
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According to Chapter 5, in which phase of the writing process is it best to conduct research?
According to Chapter 5, in which phase of the writing process is it best to conduct research?
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Which statement about wikis is true?
Which statement about wikis is true?
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What is the term for demographic information about individuals who use and follow social media?
What is the term for demographic information about individuals who use and follow social media?
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You are writing a report about technical methods used for desalination of seawater. Which of these resources is LEAST likely to provide the technical information you need?
You are writing a report about technical methods used for desalination of seawater. Which of these resources is LEAST likely to provide the technical information you need?
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Study Notes
Government Publications
- Are cataloged and shelved separately from other materials
- Indexed on various government websites
Primary Research
- A set of sources consulted during the document-planning stage
Field Research
- A common problem is that the presence of the researcher might affect the behavior being studied
Research Information Characteristics
- Must be current
- Must be credible
Secondary Research Sources
- Books are a common type of secondary research source
- Chapter 5 identifies four other types of secondary research sources
Experiment Stages
- Conducting an experiment involves four stages
- Reporting the data is one stage
- Other stages include designing the experiment, gathering the data, and analyzing the data
Research in the Writing Process
- Best to conduct research in the prewriting stage
Wikis
- Allow users to collaboratively edit and update content
Social Media Demographics
- The term for demographic information about individuals who use and follow social media is social media demographics
Desalination Technical Information
- A magazine article is the resource LEAST likely to provide technical information about desalination of seawater
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Learn how government publications are organized and accessed. Discover the unique ways they are cataloged, shelved, and indexed on government websites. Test your knowledge on government publications management!
