AP LANG Spring Final - von der Linden

What is the difference between keywords and subject terms in research?

Keywords are broad, everyday language terms, while subject terms are specific to databases and scholarly resources.

What is federated searching?

Federated searching is an information retrieval technology that provides simultaneous searching across multiple resources.

What are the stages involved in the research process?

PRE-Searching → RE-Searching → Writing → RE-Searching.

What is the purpose of Boolean operators in searching?

Boolean operators are used to refine and expand search results by combining or excluding keywords.

What is a primary source?

A primary source is a record of events or evidence from that moment in time without any interpretation or commentary.

What is the definition of a secondary source?

A secondary source is an analysis or restatement of primary sources, summarizing or providing value to them.

What characterizes a scholarly source?

Scholarly sources contain academic vocabulary, extensive references, are peer-reviewed, and assist in answering in-depth research questions.

What is misinformation?

Misinformation is false information but not created with the intent to harm.

What does the TRAPPED model stand for in evaluating sources?

TRAPPED stands for the principles of Trustworthiness, Relevance, Accuracy, Purpose, and Depth.

What is the format for a block quote in MLA style?

A block quote consists of 4 or more lines, does not use quotation marks, and is indented.