Inquiry and Research Skills Flashcards

A student finds a website that presents only one side of a debate without acknowledging opposing views. This is an example of which source problem?

Answer: Bias

A source that presents only one perspective without acknowledging counterarguments demonstrates bias.

When writing a research paper, which citation format is most commonly required in high school English classes in the United States?

Answer: MLA

MLA (Modern Language Association) format is the standard citation style used in most U.S. high school English classes.

A researcher wants to find peer-reviewed academic articles about climate change. Which database would be MOST appropriate?

Answer: JSTOR

JSTOR is a digital library of peer-reviewed academic journals, making it appropriate for scholarly research.

What is the purpose of an annotated bibliography?

Answer: To provide a summary and evaluation of each source

An annotated bibliography includes a citation for each source plus a brief summary and evaluation of the source's content and usefulness.

Which search strategy would most effectively narrow results when using a library database?

Answer: Adding Boolean operator AND between specific terms

Using AND between terms requires results to contain both terms, effectively narrowing the search.

A student quotes three sentences directly from a source without citation. This is an example of:

Answer: Plagiarism

Using another person's exact words without proper attribution is plagiarism, regardless of the length of the passage.

What does it mean to 'triangulate' information during research?

Answer: Verifying a claim using three or more independent sources

Triangulating information means confirming a fact or claim by finding it supported in multiple independent sources.