VCLA Research and Information Literacy 3

Question 1

The CRAAP test is a tool used to evaluate sources. What does the 'A' in CRAAP stand for?

Accepted Answer

Both Accuracy and Authority

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Accuracy

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Authority

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Accessibility

Question 2

What distinguishes a fact from an opinion in a research source?

Accepted Answer

Facts can be verified with evidence; opinions reflect personal beliefs or interpretations

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Facts are always written by experts; opinions are written by students

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Facts are shorter statements than opinions

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Opinions appear only in persuasive essays, never in research articles

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of an abstract in a research article?

Accepted Answer

To provide a brief summary of the article's purpose, methods, and findings

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To list all sources cited in the article

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To argue against previous research on the topic

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To explain the author's personal interest in the subject

Question 4

Which of the following types of bias might affect information presented in a source?

Accepted Answer

Confirmation bias, where an author selects evidence that supports a predetermined conclusion

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Length bias, where longer sources are considered more accurate

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Popularity bias, where widely read sources are always more reliable

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Digital bias, where online sources are always less credible than print sources

Question 5

When evaluating a source for relevance, a researcher should consider:

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Whether the source directly addresses the research question or topic at hand

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How attractive the website or book cover looks

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Whether the source is longer than 10 pages

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Whether the source was recommended by a classmate

Question 6

Why is it important to consult multiple sources when conducting research?

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Multiple sources allow the researcher to verify information and consider different perspectives

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Using more sources always increases a paper's grade

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Having many sources makes a bibliography look more impressive

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Each source must be used at least twice in a research paper

Question 7

Which of the following is the BEST strategy for keeping track of sources during the research process?

Accepted Answer

Record full citation information and key notes as each source is found

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Memorize the key details of each source

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Wait until the paper is finished, then find the sources again

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Only record the title and skip other publication details