Question 1

The author-date or Harvard system is widely accepted because it is very complex.

Accepted Answer

it is easy to use and economical in terms of time and space

Question 2

Tertiary sources of information are compiled from primary sources.

Accepted Answer

secondary sources

Question 3

Using Boolean logic,a research request can be customised using just key words.

Accepted Answer

using the operators 'and','or' and 'not'

Question 4

Electronic media include the Internet,online databases,CD-ROMs and electronic journals.

Accepted Answer

Electronic media indeed includes the Internet, online databases, CD-ROMs, and electronic journals.

Question 5

There are no known disadvantages to using electronic media,because it is accessible from any location at any time,and it is easy to conduct a large-scale electronic search and to cross-reference through hyperlinks.

Accepted Answer

it does have disadvantages

Question 6

Public and university libraries do not usually have professional reference librarians who can assist researchers to use tools,to locate resources and to access online information.

Accepted Answer

have

Question 7

Intellectual property refers to your abilities in managing your assets cleverly.

Accepted Answer

the property of your mind or intellect

Question 8

Audiovisual and other services can be considered as primary research sources.

Accepted Answer

Secondary research

Question 9

Choosing a design for a study involves selecting the most appropriate methods or techniques to solve the research problem.

Accepted Answer

Choosing an appropriate study design is crucial to ensure that the research problem is adequately addressed and that valid and reliable results are obtained. Selecting the appropriate methods, procedures, and data analysis techniques is a critical part of the design process, and it should be dictated by the research question and the available resources.

Question 10

You can be respected as a highly professional researcher by documenting or referencing sources fairly and accurately.

Accepted Answer

Documenting and referencing sources fairly and accurately is a key component of professional research and demonstrates integrity and credibility as a researcher. Failing to do so can lead to accusations of plagiarism or academic misconduct, and can damage one's reputation as a researcher.

Question 11

Conducting a literature review is a linear process.

Accepted Answer

non-linear

Question 12

Books,journals,reference books,newspapers and other paper-based documents are referred to as print media.

Accepted Answer

Print media refers to publications that are printed on paper, such as books, journals, reference materials, newspapers, and magazines.

Question 13

Meta Crawler is a search facility that searches search engines.

Accepted Answer

Meta Crawler is a metasearch engine that uses the results of other search engines, combining them into one list.

Question 14

A Boolean search using 'dog AND cat' would exclude works that are not about both.

Accepted Answer

A Boolean search using 'dog AND cat' would only return results that contain both the words 'dog' and 'cat'. Any work that does not include both words would be excluded.

Question 15

In research,experienced researchers first evaluate their results by asking questions and using critical thinking skills

Accepted Answer

first evaluate the objectivity and credibility of their information sources

Question 16

Successful research begins with clear ideas about selected topics and intended audiences.

Accepted Answer

It is important to have clear ideas about the topic you want to research and who your intended audience is before beginning your research. This helps to focus your research and ensure that you are gathering relevant and useful information for your audience.

Question 17

Having academic honesty will improve your writing as well as your reputation and credibility.

Accepted Answer

Academic honesty involves giving credit to sources used in writing and avoiding plagiarism, which results in authentic and credible work. This, in turn, enhances the author's reputation and increases the readers' trust in their writing. Taking shortcuts such as copying someone else's work or using unethical methods can damage one's credibility and ultimately harm their writing career.

Question 18

Using another person's idea in your writing is plagiarism.

Accepted Answer

without acknowledgement

Question 19

Unless the specific URL is known,there is no way to find the information other than to search the World Wide Web.

Accepted Answer

Without knowing the specific URL, the only way to access information is by searching the World Wide Web using search engines or browsing different websites.

Question 20

Propositions are ideas on which you are going to base your research.

Accepted Answer

claim on which argument is based

Quiz 14: Researching and Processing Information