Restricting the Search
Multiple-choice exercise
Choose the correct answer for each question. If necessary, you may go back to the activities page to revisit the information provided in Steps 1 - 3.
What does it mean by a 'keyword'?
- main concept
- synonym
- alternative term
Which from the list that you CANNOT restrict when searching from the ERIC database?
- author
- document type
- ranking
- ISBN
According to the video clip, which restriction item has NOT been mentioned?
- Subscription held by my library
- Document type
- Year
What are the keywords mentioned in the student's research topic?
- computer assistive language learning + CALL
- computer assistive language learning + effectiveness + adults
- computer assistive language learning + CALL + effectiveness
Which from this list CANNOT be an alternative term for 'effectiveness'?
- efficiency
- capability
- compatibility
- competency
What is an 'acronym'?
- A word formed from the first letter(s) of each major parts of a compound term. For example: "UN" for "United Nations"
- A shortened form of a word. For example: "bldg" for "building"
- The first 2-3 letters of a word. For example: "ave" for "avenue"
According to the video clip, what will happen if the student substitute "computer assistive language learning" with "CALL"?
- The database will yield the same search results.
- The database will yield a different search result.
- The database will not perform the search.