Question 1

Some research suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)  people are more likely to protect themselves from negative events than to push for positive outcomes 
B)  people are more likely to push for positive outcomes than want to hear about negative events 
C)  people are more likely to want only positive information and negative outcomes should not be discussed 
D)  people want to hear about negative events, only when equally balanced by positive outcomes 
A)  people are more likely to protect themselves from negative events than to push for positive outcomes 
B)  people are more likely to push for positive outcomes than want to hear about negative events 
C)  people are more likely to want only positive information and negative outcomes should not be discussed 
D)  people want to hear about negative events, only when equally balanced by positive outcomes A

Question 2

Which is typically longer- a letter to the editor? Or an editorial?

Accepted Answer

A)  Letter to the editor 
B)  Editorial 
A)  Letter to the editor 
B)  Editorial B

Question 3

Pre-suasion is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Preparing your argument before you present it 
B)  The research that goes into a needs assessment 
C)  Selecting a target that will be easily persuaded by your argument 
D)  Priming a target to pay more attention to your argument 
A)  Preparing your argument before you present it 
B)  The research that goes into a needs assessment 
C)  Selecting a target that will be easily persuaded by your argument 
D)  Priming a target to pay more attention to your argument D

Question 4

______ information is the set of facts in your argument, ____________ information relates to how the situation appears.

Accepted Answer

A)  persuasive, pre-suasive 
B)  contextual, format 
C)  persuasive, presentation 
D)  substantive, contextual 
A)  persuasive, pre-suasive 
B)  contextual, format 
C)  persuasive, presentation 
D)  substantive, contextual

Question 5

Only advocate directly to a target, their aides and staffers aren't worth your time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How should you choose your presentation format? (telephone call, in writing or in person)

Accepted Answer

A)  Choose the approach that will be most convincing for your target 
B)  Choose the approach with which you have the most experience 
C)  Always present in person, advocacy is only effective face-to-face 
D)  Use each step progressively, write a letter, call, and then follow up in person 
A)  Choose the approach that will be most convincing for your target 
B)  Choose the approach with which you have the most experience 
C)  Always present in person, advocacy is only effective face-to-face 
D)  Use each step progressively, write a letter, call, and then follow up in person

Question 7

Which of the following is true regarding the relationship of detail in your message to the amount of time you have to present?

Accepted Answer

A)  If your time is limited, limit the amount of detail you give 
B)  If your time is limited, use as much detail as possible to strengthen the message 
C)  If your time is limited, do not change the amount of detail, change the structure of your message 
D)  If your time is limited, ask for a second session so that you can give your presentation in full detail 
A)  If your time is limited, limit the amount of detail you give 
B)  If your time is limited, use as much detail as possible to strengthen the message 
C)  If your time is limited, do not change the amount of detail, change the structure of your message 
D)  If your time is limited, ask for a second session so that you can give your presentation in full detail

Question 8

Which of the following are ways that reporters help shape their messages? (circle all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)  Highlighting 
B)  Selecting 
C)  Editing 
D)  Funding 
E)  Distracting 
A)  Highlighting 
B)  Selecting 
C)  Editing 
D)  Funding 
E)  Distracting

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of Day's (2000) stages in setting up a media campaign?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing the strategy and pretesting the message 
B)  Monitoring results and refining the strategy 
C)  Purchasing ad time 
D)  Implementing the campaign 
E)  All of the above are stages 
A)  Developing the strategy and pretesting the message 
B)  Monitoring results and refining the strategy 
C)  Purchasing ad time 
D)  Implementing the campaign 
E)  All of the above are stages

Question 10

What is the order of the role of media in advocacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information?Public Opinion?Media?Decision-Makers 
B)  Decision-Makers?Information?Media?Public Opinion 
C)  Public Opinion?Information?Media?Decision-Makers 
D)  Information?Media?Public Opinion?Decision-Makers 
A)  Information?Public Opinion?Media?Decision-Makers 
B)  Decision-Makers?Information?Media?Public Opinion 
C)  Public Opinion?Information?Media?Decision-Makers 
D)  Information?Media?Public Opinion?Decision-Makers

Some research suggests that:

Which is typically longer- a letter to the editor? Or an editorial?

Pre-suasion is:

information is the set of facts in your argument, ______ information relates to how the situation appears.

Only advocate directly to a target, their aides and staffers aren't worth your time.

How should you choose your presentation format? (telephone call, in writing or in person)

Which of the following is true regarding the relationship of detail in your message to the amount of time you have to present?

Which of the following are ways that reporters help shape their messages? (circle all that apply)

Which of the following is not one of Day's (2000) stages in setting up a media campaign?

What is the order of the role of media in advocacy?

The Unified Model of Advocacy Practice

Social Work Ethics, Values, and Advocacy Practice

Getting Involved

Understanding the Issue

Planning in Advocacy Practice

Advocating Through Education, Persuasion, and Negotiation

Electronic Advocacy

Evaluating Advocacy

Ongoing Monitoring

Integrating Advocacy Practice Into Your Social Work Practice

Filters

Exam 7: Presenting Your Information Effectively

Some research suggests that:

Which is typically longer- a letter to the editor? Or an editorial?

Pre-suasion is:

______ information is the set of facts in your argument, ____________ information relates to how the situation appears.

Only advocate directly to a target, their aides and staffers aren't worth your time.

How should you choose your presentation format? (telephone call, in writing or in person)

Which of the following is true regarding the relationship of detail in your message to the amount of time you have to present?

Which of the following are ways that reporters help shape their messages? (circle all that apply)

Which of the following is not one of Day's (2000) stages in setting up a media campaign?

What is the order of the role of media in advocacy?

The Unified Model of Advocacy Practice

Social Work Ethics, Values, and Advocacy Practice

Getting Involved

Understanding the Issue

Planning in Advocacy Practice

Advocating Through Education, Persuasion, and Negotiation

Electronic Advocacy

Evaluating Advocacy

Ongoing Monitoring

Integrating Advocacy Practice Into Your Social Work Practice

Filters

information is the set of facts in your argument, ______ information relates to how the situation appears.