Question 1

Blake has selected a topic for his next speech and is ready to begin the research process. What immediate action should Blake take next?

Accepted Answer

A)  assess the validity of all potential sources 
B)  prepare a preliminary list of references 
C)  analyze the audience's level of knowledge 
D)  determine which materials to locate first 
A)  assess the validity of all potential sources 
B)  prepare a preliminary list of references 
C)  analyze the audience's level of knowledge 
D)  determine which materials to locate first

Question 2

As he reached his conclusion, Martin said "Feedback is to communication what the thermostat is to the furnace." What type of supporting material is Martin using here?

Accepted Answer

A)  an operational definition 
B)  a definition by example 
C)  a literal analogy 
D)  a figurative analogy 
A)  an operational definition 
B)  a definition by example 
C)  a literal analogy 
D)  a figurative analogy

Question 3

Statistics enable speakers to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  summarize a large amount of data quickly 
B)  gloss over insignificant trends 
C)  explain why something occurred 
D)  creatively engage the audience 
A)  summarize a large amount of data quickly 
B)  gloss over insignificant trends 
C)  explain why something occurred 
D)  creatively engage the audience

Question 4

Most of us begin our research online. What basic questions should you ask when using web-based information? Why is it important to ask these questions?

Accepted Answer

-Author. Who wrote the material? What ar

Question 5

When are examples used in a speech? Briefly define brief examples and illustrations. Create either a brief example or an illustration that might be used as supporting material for your next speech assignment.

Accepted Answer

-Examples are useful when you present co

Question 6

You are conducting research at the library and want to find the latest opinions and trends on a particular political issue. The best sources of information are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  professional journals 
B)  newspapers and weekly magazines 
C)  encyclopedias 
D)  books 
A)  professional journals 
B)  newspapers and weekly magazines 
C)  encyclopedias 
D)  books

Question 7

When researching, speakers are cautioned to take good notes and identify direct quotes in order to avoid __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  plagiarism 
B)  using more than one source 
C)  boring the audience 
D)  repetition 
A)  plagiarism 
B)  using more than one source 
C)  boring the audience 
D)  repetition

Question 8

A term's dictionary definition and the characteristics that distinguish the term from other items in the same category is also known as a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  definition by connotation 
B)  operational definition 
C)  logical definition 
D)  definition by example 
A)  definition by connotation 
B)  operational definition 
C)  logical definition 
D)  definition by example

Question 9

When using testimony, public speakers must be certain to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid paraphrasing, especially for technical material. 
B)  use authorities most people have never heard of 
C)  double-check quotations for accuracy and do not use them out of context. 
D)  use at least two experts per main point in your speech 
A)  avoid paraphrasing, especially for technical material. 
B)  use authorities most people have never heard of 
C)  double-check quotations for accuracy and do not use them out of context. 
D)  use at least two experts per main point in your speech

Question 10

What method of developing a bibliography is suggested by the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rely on your memory to track sources. 
B)  Keep a running list of every available source, whether you consult it or not. 
C)  Maintain a complete source listing on individual index cards as you conduct research. 
D)  Photocopy the full text of each source for later reference. 
A)  Rely on your memory to track sources. 
B)  Keep a running list of every available source, whether you consult it or not. 
C)  Maintain a complete source listing on individual index cards as you conduct research. 
D)  Photocopy the full text of each source for later reference.

Blake has selected a topic for his next speech and is ready to begin the research process. What immediate action should Blake take next?

As he reached his conclusion, Martin said "Feedback is to communication what the thermostat is to the furnace." What type of supporting material is Martin using here?

Statistics enable speakers to __________.

Most of us begin our research online. What basic questions should you ask when using web-based information? Why is it important to ask these questions?

When are examples used in a speech? Briefly define brief examples and illustrations. Create either a brief example or an illustration that might be used as supporting material for your next speech assignment.

You are conducting research at the library and want to find the latest opinions and trends on a particular political issue. The best sources of information are __________.

When researching, speakers are cautioned to take good notes and identify direct quotes in order to avoid __________.

A term's dictionary definition and the characteristics that distinguish the term from other items in the same category is also known as a(n) __________.

When using testimony, public speakers must be certain to __________.

What method of developing a bibliography is suggested by the text?

Connecting Process and Principles in the 21st Century

Connecting Perception, Self, and Communication

Connecting Through Culture and Diversity

Connecting Through Verbal Communication

Connecting Through Nonverbal Communication

Connecting Through Social Media and New Technologies

Connecting Listening and Thinking in the Communication Process

Selecting a Topic and Connecting to the Audience

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Managing Anxiety and Apprehension When Delivering Your Speech

Informative and Persuasive Speaking

Connecting Through Interpersonal Communication: Developing, Maintaining, and Dissolving Relationships

Connecting Through Participating in Groups and Teams

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Exam 9: Research: Gathering and Using Information

Blake has selected a topic for his next speech and is ready to begin the research process. What immediate action should Blake take next?

As he reached his conclusion, Martin said "Feedback is to communication what the thermostat is to the furnace." What type of supporting material is Martin using here?

Statistics enable speakers to __________.

Most of us begin our research online. What basic questions should you ask when using web-based information? Why is it important to ask these questions?

When are examples used in a speech? Briefly define brief examples and illustrations. Create either a brief example or an illustration that might be used as supporting material for your next speech assignment.

You are conducting research at the library and want to find the latest opinions and trends on a particular political issue. The best sources of information are __________.

When researching, speakers are cautioned to take good notes and identify direct quotes in order to avoid __________.

A term's dictionary definition and the characteristics that distinguish the term from other items in the same category is also known as a(n) __________.

When using testimony, public speakers must be certain to __________.

What method of developing a bibliography is suggested by the text?

Connecting Process and Principles in the 21st Century

Connecting Perception, Self, and Communication

Connecting Through Culture and Diversity

Connecting Through Verbal Communication

Connecting Through Nonverbal Communication

Connecting Through Social Media and New Technologies

Connecting Listening and Thinking in the Communication Process

Selecting a Topic and Connecting to the Audience

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Managing Anxiety and Apprehension When Delivering Your Speech

Informative and Persuasive Speaking

Connecting Through Interpersonal Communication: Developing, Maintaining, and Dissolving Relationships

Connecting Through Participating in Groups and Teams

Connecting Through Workplace Communication: Preparing for Your Future

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