Exam 6: Finding and Evaluating Research

Which of the following are search engines you can use when preparing for a speech?

What is secondary research?

According to the "rule of one to three," if you are giving a 5-minute speech, you should initially have a goal of ______ total sources.

Which of the following are included in citations in both MLA and APA styles?

When assessing the credibility of information, you should determine whether the sources you consulted are ______ and______.

Which of the following is the strongest source of information for a speech about the dangers of drinking and driving?

Why should a speaker be cautious using blogs as a resource?

Research adds to a speech which of the following?

When the speaker says the name and position of an expert they are quoting in their speech, they are providing an ______ footnote or citation.

Once we write down our experiences, they serve as a form of personal research and ______.

Primary research is original research that utilizes conducting surveys.

Discuss and exemplify why it is important to cite information correctly.

A ______ question is one that seeks more information, such as, "What led you to that decision?"

Discuss and exemplify how interviews can enhance your speech.

Online sources aren't legitimate and should not be used.

A ______is an e-mail list of several to over hundreds of people who have interest in and knowledge of the particular topic you are researching.

Which type of research includes published statistics, texts and articles by experts, together with media and personal documents?

In both MLA and APA, you arrange the works you reference ______.

Public speaking students frequently overlook primary research when building a speech.

Why should a speaker conduct a post-interview review and how should she set it up?