Communication Studies 150: UTK Gary
test 3
Who may take info studies/info science classes? Do you have to be in the minor to take
the classes? - ANS-Anyone can take the classes. No.
Why is the minor useful? What kinds of skills and knowledge do you build through info
studies/science classes? - ANS-Master tools of IT, skillfully manage your online
presence, enhance your information security, and learn special techniques to do better
research.
Why is CCI 150 (the class you are in now) of interest to students who want to complete
the minor? - ANS-CCI 150 is one of the three required courses you must take to receive
this minor.
Understand that ONLY GRADUATES MAY MAJOR in info science. The minor is
available to undergraduates. (True statement) - ANS-true
These courses are offered primarily online and are asynchronous, which means that
students may take the class anytime during the week that a specific topic is offered.
(This is a true statement.) - ANS-true
What are the student radio station call letters and nickname? - ANS-The Rock
Where is it on the dial? Which dial? - ANS-90.3 FM
What type of music does it typically play? - ANS-rock
Who/what pays for it? (WUTK) - ANS-Private donors
Who staffs it? (WUTK) - ANS-students
Has it won awards nationally as well as locally? - ANS-yes it has won awards
What are Boolean operators and why/how are they useful? - ANS-A connecting word or
symbol that allows a computer user to include or exclude items in a text search. (AND,
OR, NOT)
, What is a truncated or wildcard search and why is it useful? How does this relate to
searching with an asterisk? - ANS-Truncated searches use an asterisk to get all the
word endings. Ex: Creat* will show create, created, creating etc.
Wildcard: uses an asterisk. Ex: gr*y will show searches grey & gray.
In what ways can a student ask for help from UT librarians? - ANS-Online chat, library
app
Why is using library databases better (in most cases) than searching on the open web
through a search engine such as Google? (Hint: consider cost, access and quality) -
ANS-The library databases are free for us, and they offer much more accurate and
precise information.
What are key words and how does that differ from searching using natural language? -
ANS-Key Works: 'tagged' works which help to specify a search
What are the benefits of doing a library search rather than searching on the open web?
- ANS-Because doing a library search offers a much more accurate and precise search.
Students should NEVER pay for information online. Why? - ANS-Because the library
usually already paid for this information, and the library is free for us to use.
True/false: Is it true that UT students have access to librarians who specialize in the
students' majors? - ANS-true
Intrapersonal - ANS-means within, like "intramural". (i.e. athletes doing a self-talk)
Interpersonal - ANS-one-to-one, or between a very small group. Can be in person or
electronically and is not always pleasant.
Interviewing - ANS-set up as a Q&A, and you learn what others know.
Small group - ANS-consists of 5-10 people. The small group fulfills task needs, and
relationship needs. It can also be electronically as well as in person. The size of the
group can affect the efficiency.
Organizational- - ANS-communication among members of an organization, usually task
oriented. The communication can be work or volunteer related. Can be informal or
formal.
test 3
Who may take info studies/info science classes? Do you have to be in the minor to take
the classes? - ANS-Anyone can take the classes. No.
Why is the minor useful? What kinds of skills and knowledge do you build through info
studies/science classes? - ANS-Master tools of IT, skillfully manage your online
presence, enhance your information security, and learn special techniques to do better
research.
Why is CCI 150 (the class you are in now) of interest to students who want to complete
the minor? - ANS-CCI 150 is one of the three required courses you must take to receive
this minor.
Understand that ONLY GRADUATES MAY MAJOR in info science. The minor is
available to undergraduates. (True statement) - ANS-true
These courses are offered primarily online and are asynchronous, which means that
students may take the class anytime during the week that a specific topic is offered.
(This is a true statement.) - ANS-true
What are the student radio station call letters and nickname? - ANS-The Rock
Where is it on the dial? Which dial? - ANS-90.3 FM
What type of music does it typically play? - ANS-rock
Who/what pays for it? (WUTK) - ANS-Private donors
Who staffs it? (WUTK) - ANS-students
Has it won awards nationally as well as locally? - ANS-yes it has won awards
What are Boolean operators and why/how are they useful? - ANS-A connecting word or
symbol that allows a computer user to include or exclude items in a text search. (AND,
OR, NOT)
, What is a truncated or wildcard search and why is it useful? How does this relate to
searching with an asterisk? - ANS-Truncated searches use an asterisk to get all the
word endings. Ex: Creat* will show create, created, creating etc.
Wildcard: uses an asterisk. Ex: gr*y will show searches grey & gray.
In what ways can a student ask for help from UT librarians? - ANS-Online chat, library
app
Why is using library databases better (in most cases) than searching on the open web
through a search engine such as Google? (Hint: consider cost, access and quality) -
ANS-The library databases are free for us, and they offer much more accurate and
precise information.
What are key words and how does that differ from searching using natural language? -
ANS-Key Works: 'tagged' works which help to specify a search
What are the benefits of doing a library search rather than searching on the open web?
- ANS-Because doing a library search offers a much more accurate and precise search.
Students should NEVER pay for information online. Why? - ANS-Because the library
usually already paid for this information, and the library is free for us to use.
True/false: Is it true that UT students have access to librarians who specialize in the
students' majors? - ANS-true
Intrapersonal - ANS-means within, like "intramural". (i.e. athletes doing a self-talk)
Interpersonal - ANS-one-to-one, or between a very small group. Can be in person or
electronically and is not always pleasant.
Interviewing - ANS-set up as a Q&A, and you learn what others know.
Small group - ANS-consists of 5-10 people. The small group fulfills task needs, and
relationship needs. It can also be electronically as well as in person. The size of the
group can affect the efficiency.
Organizational- - ANS-communication among members of an organization, usually task
oriented. The communication can be work or volunteer related. Can be informal or
formal.
