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Finding Books - Question 1

Which resource do you use to find books in PCC Library?

Finding Books - Question 1
online databases: 0 votes (0%)
subject guides: 0 votes (0%)
library catalog: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 0

Finding Books - Question 2

Reference books can be checked out of the library.

Finding Books - Question 2
true: 0 votes (0%)
false: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 0

Searching for Books

Choose the tool that will allow you to search for and read full text books online.

Searching for Books
Library Catalog: 0 votes (0%)
eBook Collection: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 0

Search Phrases for Finding Books

Which of the following search phrases would best help you find books about the life of A.E. Housman?

Search Phrases for Finding Books
A.E. Housman: 0 votes (0%)
the life of A.E. Housman: 0 votes (0%)
A.E. Housman and biography: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 0

Evaluating Websites - Question 1

Which of the following is important to consider when evaluating a website?

Evaluating Websites - Question 1
the timeliness of the information: 0 votes (0%)
the source of the information: 0 votes (0%)
the reliability of the information: 0 votes (0%)
all of the above: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 0

PowerPoint - Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true about a PowerPoint presentation?

PowerPoint - Question 1
You can add images, links, and videos to your presentation.: 0 votes (0%)
Complex transitions and animations enhance a presentation.: 0 votes (0%)
Text and background colors should contrast.: 0 votes (0%)
Your presentation should focus on you, and the slides should serve as support.: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 0

Finding Theme Books

You can locate children's activity books in the library by:

Finding Theme Books
searching the library catalog: 0 votes (0%)
browsing certain sections of the general collection: 0 votes (0%)
using specific search terms such as "fingerplays": 0 votes (0%)
all of the above: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 0

Finding Children's Books

Books in the Children's Room are arranged:

Finding Children's Books
by subject matter: 0 votes (0%)
alphabetically by author's last name: 0 votes (0%)
alphabetically by title: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 0

Using Websites to Find Fingerplays

Which of the following search phrases would best help you find fingerplays on a specific topic?

Using Websites to Find Fingerplays
fingerplays: 0 votes (0%)
how do I find fingerplays about insects?: 0 votes (0%)
fingerplays and insects: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 0

Using Google Scholar

Which of the following might be a disadvantage of using Google Scholar?

Using Google Scholar
requires that the user purchase the article: 0 votes (0%)
allows the user to read just the abstract: 0 votes (0%)
provides the full text of articles: 0 votes (0%)
both the first and the second answers: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 0

Databases

Which of the following databases would you use in order to find an overview of the issues related to global warming?

Databases
Academic Search Premier: 0 votes (0%)
CQ Researcher: 0 votes (0%)
Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 0

Using Search Terms in Databases

Which of  these search phrases would help you find articles about ethical issues involved in genetic testing for Alzheimer's disease?

Using Search Terms in Databases
Alzheimer's disease not genetic testing: 0 votes (0%)
Alzheimer's disease or ethics: 0 votes (0%)
Alzheimer's disease and genetic testing and ethics: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 0

Keywords

Which of the following keywords would NOT be a good choice when searching for articles about the use of alternative energy sources in the United States.

Keywords
alternative energy: 0 votes (0%)
United States: 1 votes (100%)
green energy: 0 votes (0%)
renewable energy: 0 votes (0%)
sustainable energy: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 1

Library Databases

A library database is a collection of:

Library Databases
newspaper articles: 0 votes (0%)
journal articles: 0 votes (0%)
magazine articles: 0 votes (0%)
all of the above: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 0

Types of Databases

Which of the following is a multi-subject database?

Types of Databases
Literary Reference Center: 0 votes (0%)
Academic Search Complete: 0 votes (0%)
Literature Criticism Online: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 0

Linking Search Terms

Which word would you choose to link search terms so that your search produces results containing both of the terms?

Linking Search Terms
not: 0 votes (0%)
or: 0 votes (0%)
and: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 0

Finding Articles - Question 1

PCC Library online databases contain:

Finding Articles - Question 1
magazine and journal articles: 0 votes (0%)
songs: 0 votes (0%)
video games: 0 votes (0%)
all of the above: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 0

Finding Articles - Question 2

A good way to narrow results from a database search is to:

Finding Articles - Question 2
expand the publication date range: 0 votes (0%)
limit to full text: 0 votes (0%)
connect search terms with the word OR: 0 votes (0%)
none of the above: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 0

Library Databases

Which of  these statements about library databases is true?

Library Databases
they are freely available to the public: 0 votes (0%)
they contain pre-screened information resources: 0 votes (0%)
they provide music that you can download: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 0

Database Searches

A good way to narrow a list of results in a database search is to:

Database Searches
expand the publication date range: 0 votes (0%)
limit to full text: 0 votes (0%)
use broad search terms: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 0