Research and Information Literacy Flashcards
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What does 'peer-reviewed' mean in relation to academic journal articles?
Answer: The article was evaluated and approved by other experts in the field before publication
Peer review is a rigorous evaluation process in which other qualified experts in the field assess the accuracy, methodology, and significance of research before it is published.
Which of the following is the LEAST reliable source for an academic research paper?
Answer: An anonymous blog post with no cited sources
An anonymous blog with no cited sources has no accountability, no editorial oversight, and no verifiability—making it the least reliable source for academic work.
What is a 'Boolean operator' in database searching?
Answer: A word like AND, OR, or NOT used to combine or exclude search terms
Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) are logical connectors used in database and search engine queries to narrow or broaden results.
The CRAAP test for evaluating sources assesses Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and:
Answer: Purpose
The CRAAP test evaluates five criteria: Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose—helping researchers assess whether a source is appropriate to use.
What is an 'abstract' in an academic journal article?
Answer: A brief summary of the article's purpose, methods, results, and conclusions
An abstract is a concise summary (typically 150–300 words) placed at the beginning of a research article that outlines the study's key elements.
What is plagiarism in academic contexts?
Answer: Presenting another person's words, ideas, or work as your own without proper attribution
Plagiarism is the unethical act of using someone else's intellectual property—words, ideas, or data—without giving proper credit to the original source.