Pre-test for information on literacy (web quiz)

• 1. 
  What is the term for an online resource that shows what materials a library owns? CHECK ONLY ONE ANSWER.
  • A. 
    Bibliography
  • B. 
    Keyword
  • C. 
    Library catalog
  • D. 
    Subject heading
  • E. 
    Research database
 
• 2. 
  If you want to locate good journal articles on a specific topic, which of these is the best way to start? CHECK ONLY ONE ANSWER.
  • A. 
    Page through journals
  • B. 
    Use a research database
  • C. 
    Use a Web search engine
  • D. 
    Use the library catalog
 
• 3. 
  What is a term used to describe what a book or journal article is about? CHECK ONLY ONE ANSWER.
  • A. 
    Bibliography
  • B. 
    Subject heading
  • C. 
    Research database
  • D. 
    Library catalog
  • E. 
    Keyword
 
• 4. 
  Quill is the official publication of the Society of American Journalists. It publishes reports and short news items on the activities of the organization andits membership. Longer articles deal with developments in print and electronic journalism, for example, discussions of technology, laws and regulations, freedom of information, occupational standards, and education. Published monthly. What type of publication is this? CHECK ONLY ONE ANSWER.
  Discuss
  • A. 
    Scholarly periodical
  • B. 
    Professional/trade periodical
  • C. 
    Popular periodical
  • D. 
    Government document
  • E. 
    Book
 
• 5. 
  If you want to find books that Charlotte Brontë wrote, which search would you do? CHECK ONLY ONE ANSWER.
  • A. 
    Author: brontë
  • B. 
    Title: brontë
  • C. 
    Subject: brontë