Exam 6: Topic Development

Evaluating a website's _____________ involves determining the date the article was placed on the web or revised.

Evaluating a website's _______________ involves determining viewpoints and potential bias presented in the site.

During her speech on how to brush a dog's teeth, Rosa shared her ___________ by explaining her experiences as a veterinary technician that qualifies her to speak with authority on the subject.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four criteria used to determine accuracy, reliability, and validity of sources?

For information that can provide facts about and interpretations of both contemporary and historical issues, ________________ would be your best choice?

To develop the "what if" angle of a topic, a speaker can use a(n)_____________.

Nonthreatening questions designed to put the interviewee at ease are known as _______________.

A statement that clarifies the meaning of a word or phrase is a(n)_____________.

One of the best ways to give meaning to new ideas is through comparison and contrast.

Because you have already obtained permission to interview the expert on your subject, it is unnecessary to get permission to quote.

Failure to cite sources is unethical.

"What can you tell me about Harvard University?" is an example of a(n)___________ question.

Wikipedia is a good place to begin research, but should not be the primary source.

Asking an interviewee "Any attempt to improve community recycling efforts is a waste of time, isn't it?"  is an example of a(n)___________ question.

Which of the following is NOT a type of secondary research?

Research cards are preliminary records of relevant sources one would find pertaining to a topic.

During Sammy's persuasive speech about why ghosts exist, she used a personal account of her interaction with what she called, "a friendly spirit."  This is an example of _______________.

Anthony decided to conduct a speech on a campus proposal to build a new student union.  He decided that a survey of his classmates would help him determine whether or not his classmates support the proposal.  By doing this, he is conducting _____________________.

While books are excellent sources of information, the information contained within can be at least two years old when published.

It is possible to conduct quality research on the Internet.