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What is the primary focus of a non-profit electronic library?
Which aspect is NOT considered when evaluating information from your sources?
What type of library primarily serves academic and research institutions?
Which question should you NOT ask when evaluating the security of a source?
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Who introduced the Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics?
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What is essential when entering queries into search engines?
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What may result from illegal acquisition or distribution of content?
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Why is it recommended to seek multiple sources during research?
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What is a primary source in research?
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Which tool is valuable for locating scholarly articles and research materials?
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What is a key characteristic of modern search engines?
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When conducting research, what should you do with information from Wikipedia articles?
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What is the role of critical thinking in researching information?
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Study Notes
Intended Learning Outcomes
- Develop the ability to conduct credible research using the Internet.
- Gain awareness of cybercrimes, emphasizing online safety, security, and computer ethics.
What is Research?
- Systematic inquiry aimed at solving problems and answering questions using facts and data.
- Involves a transparent process where methods and procedures are documented for public access.
Research Skills to Develop
- Use specific queries in search engines for more accurate results.
- Consult multiple sources to broaden perspective; avoid relying solely on one source.
- Think critically and synthesize gathered data to formulate personal conclusions.
Online Research Tools
- Social media, Wikipedia, and online forums can serve as useful research tools.
- Content for academic papers should originate from cited references in Wikipedia, not from Wikipedia itself.
Copyright and Ethical Use
- Illegal acquisition or reuse of images, ideas, or other information can lead to copyright infringement.
Evolution of Search Engines
- Modern search engines evolved from basic searching to smart capabilities, reflecting user behavior and allowing voice input search.
Utilizing Google Scholar
- A resource for accessing academic papers, articles, books, and court rulings.
- Particularly beneficial for compiling literature reviews in research projects.
Digital Libraries
- Non-profit electronic libraries provide free access to digitized materials including websites and academic content.
- Premium digital libraries typically offer subscription-based access to exclusive academic resources.
- Services provided by digital libraries may include full-text databases containing books, medical references, and historical archives.
Online Information Evaluation
- Assess the credibility of information from all sources, including books, articles, and websites.
- Evaluate the contents based on criteria such as currency, scope, authority, and security.
- Currency: Is the information up to date?
- Scope: Is the content comprehensive or superficial?
- Authority: Who authored the content? Are they an expert?
- Security: Does the source request excessive personal information?
Computer Ethics
- The Computer Ethics Institute introduced the Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics in 1992 following a 1987 memo on Internet ethics, crafted by Ramon C. Barquin.
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Description
This quiz evaluates your understanding of online research techniques, credible information gathering, and awareness of cyber safety. You will learn to apply computer ethics while navigating the internet and explore strategies to combat cybercrimes. Test your knowledge in a systematic inquiry aimed at problem-solving in online environments.
