COMM110 Week 3 QUIZZES
How to Read Scholarly Materials Quiz Question 1 1/1 point (graded) Scholarly materials:
tend to have flashy visuals and colorful graphics.
don't require peer review. don't usually have citatio
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COMM110 Week 3 QUIZZES
How to Read Scholarly Materials Quiz Question 1 1/1 point (graded) Scholarly materials:
tend to have flashy visuals and colorful graphics.
don't require peer review. don't usually have citations.
include information on the researcher's process or methods. correct
Question 2 1/1 point (graded)
A methodology section of a scholarly source might instead be called: experimental design. correct
works cited.
analysis. introduction.
Question 3 1/1 point (graded)
Which part(s) of a scholarly article should you read last?
Title and Abstract Methodology
Results and Discussion correct
Conclusion
Question 4 1/1 point (graded)
Which part(s) of a scholarly article should you read first?
Title and Abstract correct Introduction Methodology
Results and Discussion
Question 5 1/1 point (graded)
Reading scholarly materials differs from reading more popular publications in that: reading popular articles takes more time than reading scholarly sources.
you need to have background information to easily read a scholarly article or book. correct reading scholarly articles takes little time compared to popular sources.
popular items are the only sources you need for academic assignments.
Evaluating Information Quiz Question 1 1/1 point (graded)
To start your evaluation of this webpage, take a moment to determine its authority. Remember to ask yourself the following questions: Is it clear who the author is? (Hint: an author can be an individual, a group of people, or an organization). Is there any information about the author and the author’s qualifications? Is the author’s contact information provided? Does the author have expertise in this topic area?
Is this website authoritative?
Yes, it is authoritative. correct No, it is not authoritative.
There is not enough information to determine if it is authoritative.
Question 2 1/1 point (graded)
As this source is intended to be used in an academic research paper, it is important that it contains accurate information. When thinking about how to determine if a source is accurate, consider the following questions: How factual is the source? Does it provide reliable references to back up its claims? Are you able to verify the accuracy of the references?
Do you think this webpage provides accurate information?
Yes, it is accurate. correct No, it is not accurate.
There is not enough information to tell if it accurate.
Question 3 1/1 point (graded)
An important part of evaluating a source is to examine its currency. Remember to ask yourself the following questions: How important is it for this source to be current for your information need? Does information about the flu shot change relatively quickly? When was the source created and last updated? How current are the sources references?
Is this webpage current enough for your information need?
Yes, it is current and appropriate. correct No, it is not current.
There is not enough information to determine whether it is current.
Question 4 1/1 point (graded)
Another aspect of evaluating a source is determining if the source’s content is relevant for your information need. Ask yourself these questions: What is the focus of the webpage? How much detail does it go into - too little, too much, or just enough? Does the page link to or point you to other resources for you to further explore certain topics?
Does this webpage provide enough information for your assignment?
Yes, it provides adequate coverage of the topic.
No, it does not have enough coverage on the topic. correct
There is not enough information to determine if it provides adequate coverage of the topic.
Question 5 1/1 point (graded)
When evaluating a source, it is important to consider the source’s objectivity and potential bias. Consider the following questions: Is the language used on the site neutral and fact based? Does it provide a balanced argument of multiple sides of an issue? Does it use strong or unnecessary language to persuade the reader?
Is this website objective in the way it presents its content?
Yes, it is objective. correct No, it is not objective.
There is not enough information to determine if it is objective.
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Extending Evaluation Quiz Question 1 1/1 point (graded)
True or False: You are the copyright holder over any images you create.
True correct False
Question 2 1/1 point (graded)
What kind of skills are required to mentally construct words or phrases associated with an image? "Fair use" skills
Search engine skills Database skills
Visual literacy skills correct
Question 3 1/1 point (graded)
True or False: Persuasive journalism is always clearly labeled as "editorial," "review," "commentary," or "column." True
False correct
Question 4 1/1 point (graded)
You can detect bias in a piece of journalism through: Page design
Photo or image selection Quote selection
All of these correct
Question 5 1/1 point (graded)
Consider this headline from Vanity Fair: "A Colossal Fracking Mess: The dirty truth behind the new natural gas." What type of journalism is this?
Objective Persuasive correct Non-biased
All of these
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Academic Integrity Quiz Question 1 1/1 point (graded)
Avoiding plagiarism, citing sources, and maintaining academic integrity: guarantees A grades on papers.
ensures that your voice is heard in academic conversations while showing respect for the work of others. correct
are only important when you're in school. don't matter for ungraded work.
Question 2 1/1 point (graded)
True or False? A student may be expelled if they are caught plagiarizing.
True correct False
Question 3 1/1 point (graded)
When do you need to cite your sources?
When you use quotations When you paraphrase When you summarize
All of these correct
Question 4 1/1 point (graded)
True or False? You do not have to cite your source if you rewrite the sentence in your own words.
True
False correct
Answer Correct: You do still need to cite your source even if you rewrite the sentence in your own words.
Question 5 1/1 point (graded)
Which of the following is a part of academic integrity?
Maintaining a high GPA
Participating in extracurricular activities
Clearly discerning your work from the work of others correct Buying academic papers online
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