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Research for Arguments Tutorial

Congratulations! You've completed the Research for Arguments tutorial. Formulating a research strategy and gathering information from a variety of sources will help you create a quality project.

Review what you've learned and test your knowledge by completing the quiz below.

FACULTY NOTE: If you would like to include the quiz for this tutorial as a requirement for your course, the library staff will be happy to assist you with creating a D2L version of the quiz. Please contact Kristin Woodward (229-6828) for more information.

Quiz for Tutorial: Choose the BEST answer for each question.

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1. What mistake(s) do students often make when researching arguments for a persuasive project?

They often ignore arguments which go against their opinion.
They often start the research process looking for support for one side of the argument and ignore publications that do not “take sides” in the argument.
They often search by using phrases like, "capital punishment" and against.
All of the above.

2. Which one of the following statements is NOT TRUE about sources for research?

Journals are specialized publications written by and for experts in the specific fields, while magazines are more general in their coverage of topics and are not considered “scholarly” sources.
Books are never good sources for a research project.
The World Wide Web is sometimes useful for research projects, but websites must be evaluated carefully for bias, accuracy, and timeliness before they are utilized as sources.
Statistical information from sources like the Statistical Abstract of the United States can provide useful support for a research project.

3. While books can be a useful resource for your project by providing a broad overview of the topic, analysis, background information, and a historical perspective, what are some precautions one should take when using books for research?

Choose books that present a balanced view. Avoid books that are written and/or published by people or organizations that have obvious agendas.
Choose books that are current enough to include relevant information.
Choose only books that do not have “encyclopedia” in the title.
Both a and b.

4. If you were doing a “keyword (and/or/not)” search on the “ethics of cloning humans,” which of the following search phrases would be the most effective?

5. How can you locate relevant articles from journals efficiently?

Choose some print journals off the shelves and browse through them.
Use the library catalog, PantherCat.
Use article databases like "Academic Search" and "Social Sciences Full Text. "
Search on the Web using Google.

6. When both the HTML and PDF versions of a journal article are available electronically from a database, which is the better one to choose to cite in your project?

Use the HTML because it is reformatted and downloads quicker.
It does not matter. Choose either one..
Choose the PDF version because it is a scanned image of the original article.
Look at both and compare. Then choose your favorite.

7. When looking for a specific journal issue in the UWM Libraries, which of the following statements is true?

Use the PantherCat either from the library homepage or from the link provided in the FindIt screen to determine if the journal is available, and if so, where it’s located.
Be sure to record the citation information for the article including the volume, issue, and beginning page number.
Be sure to record the call number for the journal from the library catalog.
All of these.

8. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about looking for print journals in the UWM Libraries?

Journals are arranged in alphabetical order in the UWM Libraries.
Current issues of journals are located in the Current Periodicals Room (lower level/west wing) of the UWM Libraries.
After current issues of journals are removed from the Current Periodicals Room, they are bound into hardcover volumes and then sent to the stacks.
Periodicals are organized by call number in the Current Periodicals Room and in the stacks.

9. Which of the following steps should you take when considering Web sources for your research?

Avoid personal Web pages.
Verify the source of the website checking for the inclusion of the author or organization’s name, the date the page was created, and evidence of editing.
Use Web sources that are well known and reputable.
All of these steps.

10. Statistics are often used in research projects to support arguments. Which of the following sources is NOT a good place to look for reliable statistical information?

The online database, LexisNexis Statistical.
The government source entitled, Statistical Abstract of the United States.
A personal webpage created by a college student.
Journal articles which provide data generated from original research.

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Research for Arguments Tutorial