Information Literacy Quiz 1
Description
The focus of this set of five questions is on the content presented in Information Literacy Unit 1 –
Examining the Course Profile. You are advised to do have studied this unit before undertaking this
quiz because once you begin the quiz you must complete all five questions. The quiz cannot be repeated.
Instructions
You must nominate the 'most correct response' for each of the five questions. You are allowed to have a
copy of your Course Profile with you as you complete these questions.
Question:
Which of the following describes the course learning outcomes associated with this course.
Answer:
a. the ability to compare and contrast different conceptions of learning and how these influence student and
instructor approaches to learning and teaching
b. the ability to explain the purposes, defining characteristics and changing nature of universities
c. the ability to utilise a range of written, communication, presentation and teamwork skills relevant to
University learning and global practice
d. the ability to develop CQU generic qualities, skills and attributes
Correct Feedback (e)
Well done, you have chosen the correct answer. It is important to be aware of the desired Course Outcomes
as an aid to focus your studies in a course. By understanding the outcomes you are more likely to make
informed decisions about what is relevant and what is tangential to your studies and as such the time you
spend learning should be both more efficient and more effective.
Incorrect Feedback
The answer you selected was incorrect. You should reread the Course Learning Outcomes section of your
course profile. It is important to be aware of the desired course outcomes as an aid to focus your studies in a
course. By understanding the outcomes you are more likely to make informed decisions about what is
relevant and what is tangential to your studies and as such the time you spend learning should be both more
efficient and more effective.
Question:
The topic, Writing for university, will be studied in which week of term?
Answer:
a. Week 1
b. Week 5
c. Week 11
d. Week 12
Correct Feedback (b)
Well done, you chose the correct response. The Proposed weekly schedule in the course profile is a guide
to the timelines that will be pursued in the course EDED11449. The skills required to effectively write for
university will be touched on frequently throughout the entire course, but Week 5 will focus on laying some
foundation knowledge to assist you with this aspect of your learning.
Incorrect Feedback
The answer you selected was NOT correct. You are advised to familiarise yourself with weekly schedule in
the course profile as a guide to the timelines we will be pursuing. The skills required to effectively write for
university will be touched on frequently throughout the entire course, but Week 5 will focus on laying some
foundation knowledge to assist you with this aspect of your learning.
Question:
How many personal reflections are required to be submitted within the Individual Learning Portfolio?
Answer:
a. Four (4)
b. Five (5)
c. Three (3)
d. Six (6)
Correct Feedback (b)
Well done. The answer you selected was correct. Three Personal Reflections form part of your Individual
Learning Portfolio which are to be submitted over the first eight weeks of the course.
Incorrect Feedback
The answer you selected was NOT correct. Three Personal Reflections form part of your Individual Learning
Portfolio which are to be submitted over the first eight weeks of the course. Refer to Assessment Task 1
within the course profile for all assessment details.
Question:
What is the prescribed text for this course?
Answer:
a. Marshall, L 2006, A learning companion: your guide to learning independently, 1st edn, Perarson
Education Australia, Frenchs Forest.
b. Guirham, M 1999, Communicating across cultures, Macmillan Business: London.
c. Cottrell, S 2003, The study skills handbook (2nd ed). Macmillan, London.
d. Patterson, G 1997, The University: from ancient Greece to the 20th Century. Dunmore Press, Palmerston
North, New Zealand.
Correct Feedback (b)
Well done. The answer you selected was correct. You will need to purchase this textbook from the CQU
Bookshop. Please do not rely on the Library for the prescribed textbook, as multiple copies are not available.
Incorrect Feedback
The answer you selected was NOT correct. The prescribed text is Marshall, L 2006, A learning companion:
your guide to learning independently, 1st edn, Perarson Education Australia, Frenchs Forest. You will need
to purchase this textbook from the CQU Bookshop. Please do not rely on the Library for the prescribed
textbook, as multiple copies are not available.
Question:
What is the required referencing style for this course?
Answer:
a. Harvard (author – date)
b. APA (American Psychological Association)
c. Documentary Note
d. There is no specified referencing style required for this course
Correct Feedback (a)
Well done. The answer you selected was correct. Although there are a variety of referencing styles adopted
by different courses in this University, students in this course are required to only use the Harvard (author –
date) style of referencing. For a guide to how to use the Harvard style correctly, and other useful referencing
information, you are advised to visit the CQU Referencing website: http://www.cqu.edu.au/referencing/
Incorrect Feedback
The answer you selected was NOT correct. Although there are a variety of referencing styles adopted by
different courses in this University, students in this course are required to only use the nominated style of
referencing. For a guide to how to use the Harvard style correctly, and other useful referencing information,
you are advised to visit the CQU Referencing website: http://www.cqu.edu.au/referencing/