Research Final, Jackson, Lisa

Lisa Jackson
Final Quiz Questions:

Q: When locating information on the "Open Web" what is this term?

A: The “open web” consists of top level search engine (.com, .edu, .gov, .net) sites to find information needed for research. Google is one of the top search engines, but the open web is not limited to Google. Any search engine that is not proprietary, meaning someone has paid money to only access the data, is considered the open web. It is a way for websites and search engines to publish search results in a standard and accessible format. To utilize the “open web search engines” is to have unlimited access to what is considered “free web search” and can be accessed by any computer.

Q: What is a Blog?

A: A blog or (web log) is a type of website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. A blog allows users to reflect, share opinions, and discuss various topics in the form of an online journal while readers may comment on posts. The ability of readers to leave comments in an interactive format is an important part of many blogs. Blogs seem to be the new wave of the future, as everyone has an opinion and freedom of speech act allows us to freely speak on the World Wide Web.

Q: What is a deep web search?

A: Access to the “deep web” is limited to users with proprietary access meaning: private data bases, college or university data bases and proprietary data bases that can be briefly accessed on the open web. Deep web records are based on a scholar backing published in accredited forum which entails a cost; therefore access is at a cost. The hosting person pays access to the information and in return the users must be allowed access and this access is not open to the public.

Q: Describe how a Database works.

A: Databases vary from field to field, but the basics remain the same. To access a data base the information searched is broken down into specific search criteria’s with formulas. Most databases are proprietary and one would need granted access to utilize them, however card catalogs’ at a public library are free to access and each field of the database has unique target words for searching out the information one would seek for research.
 
Q: Describe how subject fields work.

A: Subject fields work in a manner of breaking down the search words in targeted search points. With adequate information a subject field can bring your research search engine to another level of answers. A proper search word in a subject field brings information from many different sites so you can choose accordingly your path of research.

Q: What is Authoritative Information and list the 6 sources.

A: Authoritative information stems from research information that is written by people with credible knowledge. Six main sources of authoritative information are: Academic encyclopedias (open web search), academic journals (proprietary search), Books and e-books (open web search), popular magazines (open web search), Web sites (open web search) and personal interviews.

Q: What is the evaluating information sources system?

The source evaluating information system is a general rule towards evaluating credible sources for research. The A.S.P.E.C.T. system is a proven system to evaluate the following:
A.uthority: To authenticate the source, is there an author with credentials and is there expertise in the credentials.
S. ource: Is the information presented as a fact, if so does the author provide documentation, if so then are the documented sources included.
P. urpose: Was the source written to inform and educate, does the source have a specific opinion? Is the content aimed at a general audience, or written for readers with expertise in the subject?
E. venness: Does the author recognize other points of view, is the information presented objective and or is the information biased?
C. overage: Is the information new, does it support what you have found in other sources? Is the source comprehensive or inclusive enough for your needs?
T. imeliness: When was the source published and is the date appropriate for your topic?
 
Q: What is a Web Browser?

A: A web browser is a software application for retrieving, presenting, and traversing information resources on the World Wide Web. An information resource is identified by a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) and may be a web page, image, video, or other piece of content.
Although browsers are primarily intended to access the World Wide Web, they can also be used to access information provided by Web servers in private networks or files in file systems. Some browsers can be also used to save information resources to file systems.

Q: What is a credible source?

A: A credible source adds validity and depth to the research, it also opens up a different point of view and you might not be thinking about when doing research. To evaluate a source to determine its creditability is to look for key components such as: does the author have credentials, is the source current and up to date, and are there timelines that match what your research has to offer.

Q: What is an FTP and explain how it works.

A: The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is used to transfer files between two computers over a network and Internet. File transfers over the Internet use special techniques, of which one of the oldest and most widely-used is FTP. FTP, short for "File Transfer Protocol," can transfer files between any computers that have an Internet connection, and also works between computers using totally different operating systems. Transferring files from a client computer to a server computer is called "uploading" and transferring from a server to a client is "downloading".