English quiz analysis
Question 16
Write a sample search string for the topics ‘horseback riding’ and ‘children’ using Boolean operators (i.e., AND, OR, NOT).
Answer:
("horseback riding" OR "equestrian sports") AND ("children" OR "kids") NOT "adults"
The Boolean search string maintains that the results are related to horseback riding or other actions. The content should be related specifically to the youth and children, not adults.
Question 17
Create an in-text APA citation for the fictional resource—the book called The World of Books written by Harold Flowers, published by Library, Inc. in 2017. You are using information from page 11.
Answer:
(Flowers, 2017, p. 11)
This follows the APA 7th edition to ensure that the author is given the required credit.
Question 18
Create an APA reference for this fictional source—a book called The World of Books written by Harold Flowers, published in New York, NY, by Library, Inc. in 2017.
Answer:
Flowers, H. (2017). The world of books. Library, Inc.
The source includes the last name of the author, initials, publication year, and title of the book in italics, which is within the APA 7th edition requirement. But the edition does not require a location.
Question 19
Using the library article located at this link (Minor Immediate Effects of a Dog on Children’s Reading Performance and Physiology), use the abstract to create a short, one-paragraph persuasive argument on this idea. Use the facts presented from the abstract and properly cite the source with in-text citations and a full reference.
Answer:
Studies indicate that dogs in the reading environment enhance both children’s reading abilities and their physical reactions. The research demonstrates that children read better when accompanied by a dog since their stress decreased alongside their reading skills improvement relative to individual reading (Author, Year). Research findings demonstrate that educational environments that integrate therapy animals can lead to improved academic achievements while supporting student emotional balance.
Reference:
Author. (Year). Minor immediate effects of a dog on children’s reading performance and physiology. [Journal Name], Volume, [Page Range].
(Note: Replace "Author," "Year," "Journal Name," etc., with the actual details from the source.)
Question 20
Using C.R.A.A.P., evaluate this source from the Virtual Library (A Tale of Four Platforms: Motivations and Uses of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat Among College Students). Imagine you are writing an essay on social media use in college students. In at least one sentence for each step, discuss how this resource rates for currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose. Then, write a short sentence stating if you believe this source is credible and/or scholarly.
Answer:
Currency: The study has recent classification because its data and analysis follow modern patterns of social media usage among college students.
Relevance: The article directly examines the motivations that drive college students to use social media, thus providing substantial relevance for essay content about this subject.
Authority: This professional peer-reviewed scholarly journal displays authority through its authors, who likely hold positions as media studies researchers or psychologists.
Accuracy: Empirical evidence in combination with solid statements backed by similar scholarly research demonstrates the reliable nature of this information.
Purpose: This article exists to provide information while conducting analysis without any promotional elements or specific viewpoints ensuring the content maintains academic neutrality.
The source proves itself scholarly and credible as it contains three major indicators: peer review, research foundation, and academic institution accreditation. The paper provides essential information suitable for inclusion in an academic paper about college student interactions with social media platforms.