Info Lit Tutorial: Session 4 Quiz 1.The Internet search engine Google searches for information in: a) Library databases, such as EBSCOHost's Academic Search Premier. b) OSCAR - The Library's catalog c) Web pages d) CD-ROMs 2. Which is NOT recommended for evaluating web pages among the following? a) Author b) Date/Currency c) Color & format d) Domain 3. Which statement about the Web is FALSE? a) The Web makes the library unnecessary. b) Not everything on the Web comes from a reliable and trustworthy source. c) The Web is a wonderful tool for research and communication. d) The Web is not controlled by a single authority. 4. The following statements are about criteria for evaluating web pages. Which one is FALSE? a) The ability to contact the author via e-mail or a contact address/phone number is important. b) If the page is trying to sell a product, the information might be biased. c) The page should be updated regularly, including the links. d) There should be a balance between text and images. 5. Look at the following domains and decide which statement is FALSE. a) .org is for an association site. b) .com is for a non-profit or charitable site. c) .gov is for a government site. d) .edu is for an educational site. 6. When critically evaluating journal articles, you should consider the following. Select the BEST answer. a) Relevance, peer reviewed or scholarly publication. b) Currency. c) Availability in full text database. d) Author credentials. BACK to TUTORIAL

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