IS 530 Test 1 Fall 2005 Dr D Bilal Student Name Directions Read each question carefully Label each question and the part of the question you answer You may use the Bluesheets and class notes to perform the Dialog search only Word process the answer to Part I Time 90 minutes Part 1 Answer two of the questions below 1 Searching Dialog databases can be done using a variety of methods a What are these methods b What are the main differences between controlled vocabulary searching and keyword searching c When would employ controlled vocabulary vs keyword searching d What method of searching may yield false drops d 1 Why d 2 Is there a way to avoid false drops if yes describe how 2 What type of source s would you use to answer these reference questions a I need to find the latest population information about the state of New York b How much did the movie Kingdom of Heaven earn c Is there a women s movement in Uganda d What are learning objects d 1 Where can I find relevant information about this topic 3 Construct the following queries in adequate search statements using keyword searching a What are the common steps or procedures for automating libraries b At what age should women start taking calcium as a dietary supplement and why c How do we prevent ourselves from getting the flu virus d What were the causes of the civil war in Croatia and when did this country gain its independence 4 What do the information seeking models you have been exposed to inform you about interacting with information seekers Make sure you list these models and focus on one or two in your answer 1 IS 530 Test 1 Fall 2005 Dr D Bilal Part II Dialog Search Select one of the search topics below to perform in Dialog You may use class notes and online documentation Topic 1 A user is looking for information about the side effects of using Vitamin E as a dietary supplement The user is interested in the latest information you could find on this topic may be last two years The user wants information in the English language only Topic 2 I need information about the Atkins diet I am interested in the latest information you could find on this topic last two years I need information in the English language only Requirements a Plan your search strategy on paper before you perform the search online b Choose either File 149 or another appropriate database of your choice to run the search c Check the Bluesheets of the database chosen if needed d Review the results of the search to ensure that the results are on target e Type 5 citations with abstracts and descriptors that you believe are the most relevant on the topic chosen e Give the results of the search from initiation to completion d Write your name and staple the search 2