Take this short quiz to see what you have learned. If you need some help click on the "Review this section" link below each question.

1.How is PsycINFO different than Google or another web search engine?
A. They aren't different, Google searches PsycINFO.
B. PsycINFO finds mainly peer reviewed journal articles.
C. Google only finds peer reviewed web sites.
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2.Say that you need to find articles on infant cognition development. The keywords are already typed into the search box below. Click on which type of basic search (standard, all, any, phrase) would find the most articles that are relevant. Review this section

3. What does searching PsycINFO with * at the end of a root word (like teen*) do?
A. It informs PsycINFO this term is important.
B. It makes PsycINFO only find articles in English.
C. It directs PsycINFO to find the root word and any variations.
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4. If you are not finding enough articles on your topic what should you do?
A. Switch from Standard Search to an All Words search.
B. Look for or think up alternate search words.
C. All the above.
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5. You found too many articles that don't seem relevant enough. What should you do?
A. Pick one of the first ten--they will be the best.
B. Limit your search to full text.
C. Limit by additional key words, or try an Advanced search.
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6. There is not a link to a full text article. Where else should you go to try to find the article online?
A. Search by the article title in the Electronic Journal Locator.
B. Search for the article in Google.
C. Search by the journal title in the Electronic Journal Locator.
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7.The article is not available online. How do you find the location of the print journal that contains the article?
A. Write or e-mail the author.
B. Click on "display locations" link or search GIL.
C. If it is not online it must not be useful.
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