Exam 6: Finding and Evaluating Research

Which of the following is a suggested way to keep track of notes for a speech?

Why should you aim for source variety? What is a guideline you can use?

Effective speeches integrate a variety of relevant research in support of the speechmaker's thesis.

Which of the following is an open question?

If you were to say the name and position of an expert you are quoting in your speech, you are providing a/an ______ footnote or citation.

Sources that have an economic self-interest in the subject are less credible than sources that have nothing to gain.

Discuss and exemplify how your own experiences can enhance your speech.

MLA and Chicago styles are the most popular referencing styles.

A/an ______ question requires the respondent to answer with more than one word.

Why should public speaking students be wary of wikis?

How can a speaker prepare for an interview?

Once a speaker writes down their own experiences, they serve as a form of personal research and enhance their ______.

When you transcribe or rewrite your notes from an interview, you ______.

A question that seeks more information is referred to as a/an ______.

By attempting to determine whether the source or site sponsor has any apparent or hidden bias, you demonstrate your commitment not to trust information simply because it is published on the Internet.

Websites maintained by which of the following tend to be the least valid?

If you were to say the name and position of an expert you are quoting in your speech, you are providing a/an ______ or citation.

Why should speakers consider the trustworthiness of websites?

Describe the components of primary research.

John is planning to utilize what he has learned in his internship with a non-profit organization as evidence for a speech on the value of internships. What is John utilizing?