1. What is the best way to truncate the word "computer"
in order to search for variant terms: computers, computing,
computerized?
a) Com*
b) Computer*
c) Comput*
d) None of the above
2. To focus or narrow your search, which search strategy
is correct?
a) Type another term (or phrase) using AND to connect,
e.g.
"nutrition AND vitamins"
b) Type another term (or phrase) using OR to connect,
e.g.
"nutrition OR vitamins"
3. OSCAR is the Library's online catalog. If you need
books about Shakespeare, what is the best way to search?
a) By Title
b) By Subject
c) By Author
d) By Periodical title
4. You need to search for recent scholarly articles
on the topic "early childhood education" using Academic
Search Premier from your home PC. Select the best search
strategy:
a) Early childhood education [in Title]
b) Early childhood education [in Subject ]
c) Early childhood education [in Default fields] and limit
your
search by: [Scholarly (Peer Review) Journals]
5. How do you find out if a specific journal is available
in the Guarini library. Select the BEST answer.
a) Ask a reference librarian.
b) Do a "Title" search for the journal in OSCAR
or check Periodicals
List A-Z in the Library's home page .
c) Look for the title on the shelves in the Periodicals
Department on
the second floor of the Guarini Library.
d) Use the Internet Web site : <findarticles.com>