Module B Quiz 1

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Based on what you have just read, complete the following questions to test your knowledge:

What is ‘information literacy’?

1. The ability to identify reliable, high quality information, and sift out unreliable data and fake news 2. The ability to define the word ‘information’ 3. The ability to use a search engine

What is the first step to a successful search strategy?

1. Define your question to identify the key words 2. Type the entire question into a search engine 3. Think about Boolean logic

When using Boolean logic to refine your key terms, what is the function of the word ‘AND’

1. To retrieve results with both key terms 2. To retrieve results with one or other of the key terms 3. To retrieve results with one key term and specifically exclude the other term

When evaluating a website, which factors are important to consider?
Tick all that apply:

Is the site easy to navigate? Are there any spelling mistakes? Who is the intended audience? Can I gain any information from the url? Being able to date the information on the webpage

When evaluating a website, which further factors are also important to consider?
Tick all that apply:

Who authored the webpage Is the author qualified to post information on this topic? Are there any broken links? Is there any obvious bias in the site content?

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