CMS.Library.Research.Jeopardy

Let’s Take a Journey Together… : 

Let’s Take a Journey Together…

and call it…a Quest for Information! : 

and call it…a Quest for Information! While you may not save an Empire from an evil king, you will certainly be more comfortable with research using both print and digital sources in a library, after this journey!

We All Possess an Insistent Curiosity or a Need to Know… : 

We All Possess an Insistent Curiosity or a Need to Know… Have you, like Eragon, ever needed or wanted to know the answer to questions, such as... the name of some city or details of a country? the words or a translation of a new language? or perhaps, the definition of a term or phrase?

Don’t Despair… : 

Don’t Despair… The answers to questions like these can be found in a library’s reference section or on the Internet. In both places you will find almanacs, dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, thesauri and informative websites full of accurate and factual information!

Always On Hand… : 

Always On Hand… Basically, the print reference collection is a group of non-circulating, highly used materials which often represent the most current information the library owns in a bound, print format.  It’s as dependable as Saphira! There are editors who check and double-check facts and figures for accuracy…so the information is reliable!

Overview of Print Reference Resources… : 

Overview of Print Reference Resources… Almanacs - Statistics Dictionaries - Definitions Encyclopedias – Overview of Subject Atlases - Maps Thesauri – Word Choices “Hang on, this is quite a ride!”

Primary and Secondary Sources…. : 

Primary and Secondary Sources…. A primary source is an original object or document -- the raw material or first-hand information. Primary sources include historical and legal documents, eye witness accounts, results of an experiment, statistical data, pieces of creative writing, and art objects. A secondary source is something written about a primary source. Secondary sources include comments on, interpretations of, or discussions about the original material. You can think of secondary sources as second-hand information. “Understand the difference…”

Turning to the Internet, however, may be a little more tricky… : 

Turning to the Internet, however, may be a little more tricky… Proceed with caution: the web is full of deceit, opinions [biases], junk and scams! And as it stands now, it is not considered serious research. However, there are the exceptions…let’s explore this further…

Introduction to the Internet : 

Introduction to the Internet Navigate the Internet efficiently [Quickly, with little wasted effort] Quickly Find and Organize Online Information Know your Browser Goal of Speed and Efficiency Give Proper Credit by citing your sources Use the Menu Bar to your advantage

The Research Process… : 

The Research Process… Question- identifying and listing the questions you need to explore Plan- developing a strategy to find pertinent information rapidly Gather- harvesting information which casts light on the key questions 4. Sort, Sift and Analyze - rearranging the puzzle pieces, looking for patterns 5. Synthesize - making sense of the puzzle pieces - getting the picture 6. Evaluate - figuring out what's missing, what else is needed 7. Report - sharing insights persuasively “Handle with Care”

Using Search Engines : 

Using Search Engines Saving time, Strategy for Using Google as a Search Engine Using the “Advance Search” Parameter feature Using “Find on this Page” Command

Search with Purpose… : 

Search with Purpose… Use Quotes marks Use Boolean logic AND, OR, NOT Use Advance Search “Time Well-Spent”

Let Down your Guard on… : 

Let Down your Guard on… You can trust sites such as: dot.edu dot.gov dot.org

However, Be Skeptical of… : 

However, Be Skeptical of… Blogs Chat Groups Wikipedia dot.com websites http://booktravelersadventurers.blogspot.com/

Being Selective… : 

Being Selective… When doing research you want to search for the best high quality information Avoid blogs or chat groups for you are likely reading opinions or bias Look for Balance and Authority…go to .edu sites, .org sites, and .gov sites

Remember you are in control… : 

Remember you are in control… Never give out any personal information on the Internet… Do not share your passwords with others…

Copying…Avoid Plagiarism : 

Copying…Avoid Plagiarism Way to Avoid Plagiarism… Quoting Paraphrasing Summarizing

Together we can do this… : 

Together we can do this…

How Do I Know What Kind of Reference Source I Need? : 

How Do I Know What Kind of Reference Source I Need? FIRST: DECIDE WHAT CATEGORY OR TYPE OF INFORMATION YOU NEED. Now don’t panic …simply express your information need in one question.

Voila! Your Choice Depends on the Question… : 

Voila! Your Choice Depends on the Question… THEN: DECIDE WHAT TYPE OF REFERENCE BOOK or Internet website SUPPLIES THAT CATEGORY OF INFORMATION. A good researcher matches the type of information to the specific type of reference source. Of course, if you have problems, you may ask your librarian for help, who is a lot kinder than this guy…

Review : 

Review The Internet presents a wealth of information for students working on a research paper or presentation, but students must learn to sort through extraneous information to find appropriate material. This lesson presented basic information on Internet browsers, search engines, and evaluating Web content as well as a note on copying and plagiarism.

the Quest is never really over… : 

the Quest is never really over… In the first book of the 'Inheritance Series,' Eragon learns that he is the next “Dragon Rider”; a position of sorcery and honor. He is to become a champion of good against the king's evil army. And yes, his life is in constant jeopardy… Relax! The only jeopardy we’ll be in is, in competing with one another in the following game!

Jeopardy : 

Jeopardy Searching Internet Terminology Print Sources Plagiarism Citations Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Q $100 Q $100 Q $100 Q $100 Q $200 Q $200 Q $200 Q $200 Q $300 Q $300 Q $300 Q $300 Q $400 Q $400 Q $400 Q $400 Q $500 Q $500 Q $500 Q $500 Final Jeopardy

$100 Question from Searching : 

$100 Question from Searching Which one of the following is a search engine?   (A) Macromedia Flash   (B) Google   (C) Netscape   (D) Librarians’ Index to the Internet

$100 Answer from Searching : 

$100 Answer from Searching (B) Google

$200 Question from Searching : 

$200 Question from Searching Which of the following is an example of a Boolean search?   (A) Shakespeare sonnets (B) Shakespeare AND sonnets (C) "Shakespeare" with "SONNETS" (D) Shakespeare (sonnets)

$200 Answer from Searching : 

$200 Answer from Searching (B) Shakespeare AND sonnets

$300 Question from Searching : 

$300 Question from Searching Which of the following statements about search engines and directories is true?   (A) A search engine does not discriminate between good and bad sites. (B) A search engine displays all Web pages that contain your keywords and may list thousands of unordered results. (C) A directory is someone’s attempt to categorize the best sites available for a given subject or topic. (D) all of the above

$300 Answer from Searching : 

$300 Answer from Searching (D) all of the above

$400 Question from Searching : 

$400 Question from Searching Critically evaluating content on the Web is important because   (A) Web authors are always less professional. (B) Web authors are always biased.  (C) anyone can publish on the Web. There’s no guarantee that what you’re reading is objective and has gone through standard fact-checking and editorial reviews. (D) printed information is always more accurate than information found on the Web.

$400 Answer from Searching : 

$400 Answer from Searching (C) anyone can publish on the Web. There’s no guarantee that what you’re reading is objective and has gone through standard fact-checking and editorial reviews.

$500 Question from Searching : 

$500 Question from Searching What are the three main search expressions, or operators, recognized by Boolean logic?   (A) FROM, TO, WHOM   (B) AND, OR, NOT   (C) SEARCH, KEYWORD, TEXT   (D) AND, OR, BUT

$500 Answer from Searching : 

$500 Answer from Searching (B) AND, OR, NOT

$100 Question from Internet Terminology : 

$100 Question from Internet Terminology What is a URL?   (A) a computer software program   (B) a type of UFO   (C) the address of a document or "page" on the World Wide Web   (D) an acronym for Unlimited Resources for Learning

$100 Answer from Internet Terminology : 

$100 Answer from Internet Terminology (C) the address of a document or "page" on the World Wide Web

$200 Question from Internet Terminology : 

$200 Question from Internet Terminology Which one of the following is NOT an example of an extension in a URL? (A) .npr (C) .gov   (B).edu (D).com

$200 Answer from Internet Terminology : 

$200 Answer from Internet Terminology (A) . npr

$300 Question from Internet Terminology : 

$300 Question from Internet Terminology You can optimize your search results on the Web by…   (A) using several different search engines. (B) sticking to your topic and resisting distractions.  (C) becoming familiar with and using reliable Web resources such as National Geographic, LA Times, and the Library of Congress.  (D) all of the above

$300 Answer from Internet Terminology : 

$300 Answer from Internet Terminology (D) all of the above

$400 Question from Internet Terminology : 

$400 Question from Internet Terminology Which of the following is the best indicator that a Web site is reliable?   (A) The author of the site tells you the information is reliable. (B) The author of the site provides contact information and his or her credentials. (C) The author links to his or her favorite Web sites.  (D) The author states in bold letters that the site was proofread by a librarian.

$400 Answer from Internet Terminology : 

$400 Answer from Internet Terminology (B) The author of the site provides contact information and his or her credentials.

$500 Question from Internet Terminology : 

$500 Question from Internet Terminology What does this URL tell you about the source? http://vos.ucsb.edu   (A) It is associated with an educational institution. (B) It is an English teacher’s personal home page. (C) It is an article from a magazine.  (D) It is from a directory.

$500 Answer from Internet Terminology : 

$500 Answer from Internet Terminology (A) It is associated with an educational institution.

$100 Question from Print Sources : 

$100 Question from Print Sources Tongue-tied? If your question has to do with word choice, or needing to know a certain word or express a specific feeling to those who do not understand “thought speech”…

$100 Answer from Print Sources : 

$100 Answer from Print Sources For word choice, turn to a Thesaurus! In it are words and phrases arranged according to their meanings. Dr. Roget’s system brings together in one place all the terms associated with a single thought or concept. Like a sword, it is a cutting-edge aid in stimulating thought, organizing ideas, and writing and speaking more clearly and effectively.

$200 Question from Print Sources : 

$200 Question from Print Sources If in your question you use the words "overview" or "background”, your research calls for a general source where should you go?

$200 Answer from Print Sources : 

$200 Answer from Print Sources Encyclopedias answer such questions…they help to identify terms, and encyclopedia articles generally end with a short bibliography of other sources for you to locate, additional information.

$300 Question from Print Sources : 

$300 Question from Print Sources If you found yourself asking "how many?" or "how much?", your question is of the statistical type. Such as… How many people were killed in a specific war? How many natural resources does a country possesses? Or what is the number of humans living in a certain region? Where will you go to find the answer?

$300 Answer from Print Sources : 

$300 Answer from Print Sources Almanacs are fact books which provide miscellaneous facts and figures, both for the present and the past.

$400 Question from Print Sources : 

$400 Question from Print Sources If you are perplexed with questions such as "where?" "how far?" or "what country?“, the geographical ones…where will you go for the answer?

$400 Answer from Print Sources : 

$400 Answer from Print Sources The answer would be to turn to an Atlas, they are a collection of maps in book form; the maps are bound, sometimes with supplementary illustrations and graphic analyses.

$500 Question from Print Sources : 

$500 Question from Print Sources If you used have a question asking for the meaning of certain words, where will you go for the answer?

$500 Answer from Print Sources : 

$500 Answer from Print Sources The answer to such a question would be a dictionary which can help you understand terms related to your subject. There are general dictionaries, such as the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, and specialized dictionaries.

$100 Question from Plagiarism : 

$100 Question from Plagiarism Plagiarism and cheating does not include which of the following? A student copies from another student’s assignment or turns in work that is identical to that of another student.  A student directly paraphrasing from or directly summarizing from the work of another student. A student quotes, paraphrases, or summarizes material from any source that is not accompanied by a proper reference/citation to the source of the quotation, paraphrase, or summary. A student quotes material placing it within quotation marks and properly cites the original source for the quotation.

$100 Answer from Plagiarism : 

$100 Answer from Plagiarism D. A student quotes material placing it within quotation marks and properly cites the original source for the quotation.

$200 Question from Plagiarism : 

$200 Question from Plagiarism Paraphrasing means putting another person's ideas into your own words in a manner that echoes the structure of the original sentence. The sentence must be in your own words, and if more than a few words of the sentence are quoted, then the quoted section must be in quotation marks. Whenever you paraphrase, you must provide a _______ to the source of the material you are paraphrasing.

$200 Answer from Plagiarism : 

$200 Answer from Plagiarism Citation or the Bibliographical information!

$300 Question from Plagiarism : 

$300 Question from Plagiarism True or False Fair Use Copyright Laws say you can download pictures or music without having to give credit to the source of your creative works because it is for school.

$300 Answer from Plagiarism : 

$300 Answer from Plagiarism False

$400 Question from Plagiarism : 

$400 Question from Plagiarism True or False Plagiarism is only enforced in English-speaking countries. It is legal to translate from another language someone’s creative work and not bother with citing your sources.

$400 Answer from Plagiarism : 

$400 Answer from Plagiarism False

$500 Question from Plagiarism : 

$500 Question from Plagiarism Which of the following is a TRUE statement?   (A) You are free to copy information you find on the Web and include it in your research report.   (B) You do not have to cite the Web sources you use in your research report.   (C) You should never consult Web sources when you are doing a research report.   (D) Just like print sources, Web sources must be cited in your research report. You are not free to plagiarize information you find on the Web.

$500 Answer from Plagiarism : 

$500 Answer from Plagiarism (D) Just like print sources, Web sources must be cited in your research report. You are not free to plagiarize information you find on the Web.

$100 Question from Citations : 

$100 Question from Citations Which of the following citations is composed according to the MLA-citation manual and guide for an article in an online magazine? (A) Doe, Jane. "Fundamentals of Guitar." Guitar Virtuoso 2000. 2 Feb. 2001. <http://www.guitarvirtuoso.com>  (B) "Fundamentals of Guitar," by Jane Doe. http://www.guitarvirtuoso.com, Guitar Virtuoso, 2000.  (C) Doe, Jane. Fundamentals of Guitar. Guitar Virtuoso, 2000. guitarvirtuoso.com (D) "http://www.guitarvirtuoso.com" Guitar Virtuoso. "The Fundamentals of Guitar." 2000. (2 Feb. 2001).

$100 Answer from Citations : 

$100 Answer from Citations (A) Doe, Jane. "Fundamentals of Guitar." Guitar Virtuoso 2000. 2 Feb. 2001. <http://www.guitarvirtuoso.com>

$200 Question from Citations : 

$200 Question from Citations True or False If you use your own words and syntax (sentence structure) to explain ideas or facts from someone else's work (a book, etc)--in other words, when you summarize information that someone else has provided-- you still must provide a citation to the source of your information.

$200 Answer from Citations : 

$200 Answer from Citations True

$300 Question from Citations : 

$300 Question from Citations Which of the following is an example of effective online searching? (A) Do a random keyword search on a search engine of your choice. Then, quickly browse through all the results listed and find the ones you think have the most useful information. (B) Formulate research questions, list possible sources of information, identify keywords, and begin your search. (C) Visit chat rooms and find out what others are saying about your topic. (D) Post a question about your topic on a message board and read all the responses.

$300 Answer from Citations : 

$300 Answer from Citations (B) Formulate research questions, list possible sources of information, identify keywords, and begin your search.

$400 Question from Citations : 

$400 Question from Citations True or False A charge of plagiarism can come from not citing your sources. It can have severe consequences, including expulsion from a university, loss of a job, an extensive fine, or a person's loss of credibility and professional standing.

$400 Answer from Citations : 

$400 Answer from Citations True

$500 Question from Citations : 

$500 Question from Citations There are many different styles for using citations. What is the style that CMS and CHS insist on using?

$500 Answer from Citations : 

$500 Answer from Citations CMS and CHS insist on using the M.L.A. style!

Final Jeopardy : 

Final Jeopardy Boolean A system of logical thought developed by the 19th-century mathematician George Boole. On the Web, Boolean searches can be used to help phrase a search engine query. Boolean searches can increase the accuracy of your results because they specify relationships between keywords or phrases. Can you name the most commonly used Boolean operators?

Final Jeopardy Answer : 

Final Jeopardy Answer The most commonly used Boolean operators are: AND, OR, and NOT.