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ENGL 14: (Spring 2017) Introduction to Literary History and Interpretation (Elrod)

Q1: True or False?

I know how to find a book in the University Library.
True: 8 votes (66.67%)
False: 4 votes (33.33%)
Total Votes: 12

Q2: True or False?

I know the difference between “primary” and “secondary” sources.
True: 11 votes (100%)
False: 0 votes (0%)
Total Votes: 11

Q3: Scholarly Journals

Which one of the following is a primary characteristic of articles that are published in scholarly journals?
Reports on current events.: 0 votes (0%)
Usually published weekly.: 0 votes (0%)
Not as long as a book and contains a bibliography or references.: 11 votes (91.67%)
Normally read by the general public.: 0 votes (0%)
Always written by graduate students who are working on their PhD.: 1 votes (8.33%)
Total Votes: 12

Q4: Citing Sources

Is it ethical to use the ideas of another person in your research paper?
Yes, but only if you ask their permission.: 0 votes (0%)
Yes, but only if you give them credit.: 11 votes (84.62%)
Yes, but only if you use their exact words.: 1 votes (7.69%)
Yes, but only if you do not use their exact words.: 0 votes (0%)
No, it is not ethical to use the thoughts of someone else in your research paper.: 1 votes (7.69%)
Total Votes: 13

Q5: To Google or not to Google, that is the question

Go up the white board and add a comment that answers the question: 

What are some key differences between a Google search and a Library Database search?