eSKILLS Online Quiz

2/2.1/2.1a Finding Information, Search Strategy & Keywords.

In summary, the issues covered by this topic are:

1. The importance of choosing the right keywords for your search strategy
2. Choosing alternative keywords
3. Making use of controlled vocabularies

(Topics in bold are covered by the quiz questions below)

1

What are the keywords in this essay question? "What is Zen Buddhism, and what is its relationship to more traditional forms of Buddhism in Japan?" a) Buddhism, Japan, Zen, traditional b) traditional, relationship, forms c) What, and, more, of d) I don't know Correct.The correct answer is: Buddhism, Japan, Zen, traditional.

2

What are some reasons for using reference material to find alternate keywords for searches? a) One set of keywords is rarely enough to get you the information you require b) Original keywords may not fit the search tool used c) To practice for crossword puzzles d) Both a) & b) Please select an answerThe correct answer is: Both a) & b).The correct answer is: Both a) & b).The correct answer is: Both a) & b). While finding alternate words will help you practice for solving crossword puzzles, this does not relate to your search strategy.Correct.

3	What are controlled vocabularies? a) Alternative keywords b) Lists of standard subject terms c) Boolean logic d) I don't know Correct. The correct answer is: Lists of standard subject terms.

4

What sources may use controlled vocabularies? a) Newspapers and magazines b) Textbooks c) Library catalogues, printed reference sources and searchable electronic resources d) I don't know Correct. The correct answer is: Library catalogues, printed reference sources and searchable electronic resources.