16 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a common boolean operator used in literature search?
BUT
Which of the following search queries will retrieve articles about both cats and dogs?
cats AND dogs
Which of the following search queries will retrieve articles about either cats or dogs?
cats OR dogs
Which of the following online databases is commonly used for literature search in the field of medicine?
PubMed/MEDLINE
Which of the following is a reference manager tool used for literature search and review?
Mendeley
Boolean operators are words used to connect two or more phrases in a search query in order to get more precise results. Common boolean operators include ______, ______, and ______.
Boolean operators are words used to connect two or more phrases in a search query in order to get more precise results. Common boolean operators include ______, ______, and ______.
AND, OR, NOT
Mendeley Reference Manager is a tool used for ______ and ______ related literature.
searching, reviewing
JSTOR and ScienceDirect are examples of ______ and ______ used for literature search.
Digital Repositories, Online Databases
CINAHL and Cochrane Library are commonly used online databases for literature search in the field of ______.
medicine
Using the boolean operator ______ in a search query will retrieve articles about either cats or dogs.
OR
True or false: Boolean operators are used to connect two or more phrases in a search query to get more precise results?
True
True or false: Common boolean operators include AND, OR, and NOT?
True
True or false: If you search for 'cats AND dogs' using a boolean operator, your search results will include articles about both cats and dogs?
True
True or false: If you search for 'cats OR dogs' using a boolean operator, your search results will include articles about either cats or dogs?
True
True or false: JSTOR and ScienceDirect are examples of online databases commonly used for literature search?
True
This quiz covers the topic of literature search using the web and tools for literature search and review. It includes information on advanced search options, Boolean operators, Mendeley Reference Manager installations, digital repositories, and online databases such as JSTOR, ScienceDirect, PubMed/MEDLINE, MedlinePlus, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library. Test your knowledge and skills in applying these tools for effective literature search and review.
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