AQL Research and Information Literacy

Question 1

What does 'peer-reviewed' mean in relation to academic journal articles?

Accepted Answer

The article was evaluated and approved by other experts in the field before publication

Answer

Peer review is a rigorous evaluation process in which other qualified experts in the field assess the accuracy, methodology, and significance of research before it is published.

Question 2

Which of the following is the LEAST reliable source for an academic research paper?

Accepted Answer

An anonymous blog post with no cited sources

Answer

An anonymous blog with no cited sources has no accountability, no editorial oversight, and no verifiability—making it the least reliable source for academic work.

Question 3

What is a 'Boolean operator' in database searching?

Accepted Answer

A word like AND, OR, or NOT used to combine or exclude search terms

Answer

Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) are logical connectors used in database and search engine queries to narrow or broaden results.

Question 4

The CRAAP test for evaluating sources assesses Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and:

Accepted Answer

Purpose

Answer

The CRAAP test evaluates five criteria: Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose—helping researchers assess whether a source is appropriate to use.

Question 5

What is an 'abstract' in an academic journal article?

Accepted Answer

A brief summary of the article's purpose, methods, results, and conclusions

Answer

An abstract is a concise summary (typically 150–300 words) placed at the beginning of a research article that outlines the study's key elements.

AQL - Academic and Quantitative Literacy Practice Test

AQL - Academic and Quantitative Literacy Practice Test

AQL Research and Information Literacy