Do you know how to research?

A short quiz to see how well you know the basics of research--using Boolean Indicators, rating sites, and types of notetaking.

published on September 19, 2011
1/8

What should you do first when starting to research?

gather materials--note cards or note pages, pen, books, internet
set up a notetaking system
both a and b
2/8

All science classes use ____ style.

MLA
APA
both
3/8

When paraphrasing, you should

put the information in your own words
reference the author and date
both a and b
4/8

When quoting the author, you should

copy the words exactly with quotations
put the ideas in your own words
use question marks
5/8

When researching, you should always

use quotes
put in some of your own ideas on the facts you find
use only one source
6/8

Databases are a good first stop on your research journey because

they are reliable sites
they are easy
both a and b
7/8

Which of the following are Boolean Indicators that can help you find sites quicker?

and, or, not
quotation marks
both a and b
8/8

Why do you need to RATE a site?

figure out who wrote it
decide if it is reliable
to see how fun it will be