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Linguistics Pre-Research Module

Take the web quiz below for an introduction to research in Kenyon's library. Turn off your computer's sound before you begin. The page is best-viewed within Internet Explorer.

1. What resource should you check to find books in Kenyon's library?

JSTOR
CONSORT
EJC

2. If Kenyon does not have the book I want, I can request it using the CONSORT button:

Request Item
Return to Browse
Show Similar Items

3. I can request journal articles through CONSORT.

False
True

4. Select examples of a serial publication:

magazine
periodical
journal
All of the above

5. A summary that appears before the body of the article or in a citation database is formally called:

an abstract
a conclusion
a review article

6. A bibliography from a book, article, or web site is

A list of cited books only
A list of all cited works
A list of cited articles only

7. What key piece of information is the citation below missing for you to find a copy of the item?

The article title
The book title
The journal title

 

8. Search the MLA Bibliography for the missing piece of the citation above, type the first two words into the box below, and select "submit."

 

9. When I search the web I am also searching these full-text resources:

JSTOR online journals
Electronic Journal Center Journals
Lexis Nexis full text articles
none of the above

10. Use this drag and drop exercise to reinforce what you know about finding journal articles, books, and full text resources.