Question 1

Jerry wants to find examples of current public opinion for his speech on gay marriage. It would be helpful for Jerry to access a

Accepted Answer

A)  database. 
B)  commercial Web site. 
C)  blog. 
D)  nonprofit organization Web site. 
A)  database. 
B)  commercial Web site. 
C)  blog. 
D)  nonprofit organization Web site.

Question 2

The public library is the best source of information if you are looking for all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  specialized scientific research. 
B)  newspapers. 
C)  local historical information. 
D)  statewide statistics. 
A)  specialized scientific research. 
B)  newspapers. 
C)  local historical information. 
D)  statewide statistics.

Question 3

You can access search engines through Web browsers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using newspapers as sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  They use accessible language. 
B)  They always cite references. 
C)  They feature condensed information. 
D)  They are often viewed as current and reliable. 
A)  They use accessible language. 
B)  They always cite references. 
C)  They feature condensed information. 
D)  They are often viewed as current and reliable.

Question 5

Types of ______________ include personal, corporate, subject, and media.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Types of ______________ include personal, corporate, subject,...

Question 6

The large group of people you wish to collect quantifiable information from in a survey is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  demographic. 
B)  subject group. 
C)  representative sample. 
D)  population. 
A)  demographic. 
B)  subject group. 
C)  representative sample. 
D)  population.

Question 7

______________ can include personal correspondence, photographs, manuscripts, and even physical items and artifacts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ can include personal correspondence, photographs, manuscripts,...

Question 8

Carson is looking for an extremely reliable source that provides him with a large amount of detailed information, including facts, statistics, and examples, for his upcoming speech on the history of Appalachian music. In this case, Carson should use books for his research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Jerry wants to find examples of current public opinion for his speech on gay marriage. It would be helpful for Jerry to access a

The public library is the best source of information if you are looking for all of the following EXCEPT

You can access search engines through Web browsers.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using newspapers as sources?

Types of ______________ include personal, corporate, subject, and media.

The large group of people you wish to collect quantifiable information from in a survey is called the

______________ can include personal correspondence, photographs, manuscripts, and even physical items and artifacts.

Carson is looking for an extremely reliable source that provides him with a large amount of detailed information, including facts, statistics, and examples, for his upcoming speech on the history of Appalachian music. In this case, Carson should use books for his research.

Overview of Public Speaking

Getting to Know Your Audience and Situation

Selecting Your Topic and Purpose

Selecting and Testing Support Material

Outlining Your Speech

Organizing the Speech Body

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Language Successfully

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Listening

Evaluating Speeches

The Informative Speech

Tools for Persuading

The Persuasive Speech

Speeches for Special Events

On-The-Job Speaking

Speaking in Small Groups

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Exam 4: Locating Support Material

Jerry wants to find examples of current public opinion for his speech on gay marriage. It would be helpful for Jerry to access a

The public library is the best source of information if you are looking for all of the following EXCEPT

You can access search engines through Web browsers.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using newspapers as sources?

Types of ______________ include personal, corporate, subject, and media.

The large group of people you wish to collect quantifiable information from in a survey is called the

______________ can include personal correspondence, photographs, manuscripts, and even physical items and artifacts.

Carson is looking for an extremely reliable source that provides him with a large amount of detailed information, including facts, statistics, and examples, for his upcoming speech on the history of Appalachian music. In this case, Carson should use books for his research.

Overview of Public Speaking

Getting to Know Your Audience and Situation

Selecting Your Topic and Purpose

Selecting and Testing Support Material

Outlining Your Speech

Organizing the Speech Body

Introducing and Concluding Your Speech

Using Language Successfully

Delivering Your Speech

Using Presentation Aids

Listening

Evaluating Speeches

The Informative Speech

Tools for Persuading

The Persuasive Speech

Speeches for Special Events

On-The-Job Speaking

Speaking in Small Groups

Filters