ELAR Inquiry and Research Skills 2

Question 1

A student finds a website that presents only one side of a debate without acknowledging opposing views. This is an example of which source problem?

Accepted Answer

Bias

Answer

A source that presents only one perspective without acknowledging counterarguments demonstrates bias.

Question 2

When writing a research paper, which citation format is most commonly required in high school English classes in the United States?

Accepted Answer

MLA

Answer

MLA (Modern Language Association) format is the standard citation style used in most U.S. high school English classes.

Question 3

A researcher wants to find peer-reviewed academic articles about climate change. Which database would be MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

JSTOR

Answer

JSTOR is a digital library of peer-reviewed academic journals, making it appropriate for scholarly research.

Question 4

What is the purpose of an annotated bibliography?

Accepted Answer

To provide a summary and evaluation of each source

Answer

An annotated bibliography includes a citation for each source plus a brief summary and evaluation of the source's content and usefulness.

Question 5

Which search strategy would most effectively narrow results when using a library database?

Accepted Answer

Adding Boolean operator AND between specific terms

Answer

Using AND between terms requires results to contain both terms, effectively narrowing the search.

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