25 Questions

Instructor: Jay Burton 
Due April 1, 2004

Which is faster? Better? Easier? Try answering the following questions using both print AND on-line sources.

Cite your source(s) and include the URL of any Internet sites used.  Use an additional sheet of paper if needed.

1.   A high school senior needs to find information on Hantivirus Pulmonary Syndrome for a health report.
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2. Before you stands a third grader needing help with a report due tomorrow on the state beverage of Ohio.
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3. Someone wants a copy of the President's latest radio address.  Wow!
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4. A small business owner wants information on financing a new business.
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5. A fifth grader wants a picture of the Columbus Bluejackets professional hockey expansion team’s logo
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6. A teacher has found the Newbery Winners in the reference collection. Now you need to find a copy of the Ohio Buckeye Book Awards and criteria.
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7. Do we really want a border collie? A family in search of a dog wants to know.
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8. Some real organized types are already planning their ski vacation to Park City, Utah. How far is it from Columbus and what's the latitude and longitude?
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9. What is Esperanto?
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10. Where in what play is the quote "to sleep: perchance to dream" found?
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11. A patron is looking for something that tells them how to read and understand Roman Numerals.
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12. Can you find the going value on a Royal Daulton figure called "The Last Waltz"?  The figure number is HN2315.
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13. What character & for how long did Kathy Bates play on the television program "All My Children?"
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14. A young man needs some plans to build a pin hole camera.
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15. What teams did the professional hockey player Wayne Gretsky play on…that won the Stanley Cup?
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16. An Andy Griffith fan wants to know who played Barneys’ girlfriend Thelma Lou in "The Andy Griffith" TV program?
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17. A out of breath cyclist wants a map of this years Tour de France bicycle race.
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18. A patron wants to write to Coretta Scott King.  Can you find an address?
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19. A family moving to the country is interested in some good information on keeping and raising goats.
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20. A young lady is looking for information on fish tanks.
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21. A college student wants to compare the Gettysburg Address with the speech given at Arlington National Cemetery by President Bush last November.  Where can they find a copy of both speeches?
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22. An art student needs a picture of the Hindu God Shiva.
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23. Is there an address and contact number for any kind of club or association dealing with model train hobbyists?
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24. A high school senior is interested in going to college at the University of Utah.  Can you find some information for them?
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25. A frantic father needs information on the Coast Guard, Air Force, Army and Navy before his son goes off and joins the MARINES!!!  Help!!!
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