Question 1

Primary research is easier than secondary research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In the context of secondary research, _____ present unbiased information that often includes a balanced discussion of controversial ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) expert sources 
B) accurate sources 
C) reliable sources 
D) valid sources 
A) expert sources 
B) accurate sources 
C) reliable sources 
D) valid sources B

Question 3

_________ is a method of rapidly viewing a work to determine what is covered and how.

Accepted Answer

A) Validating 
B) Authorizing 
C) Skimming 
D) Double-checking 
A) Validating 
B) Authorizing 
C) Skimming 
D) Double-checking C

Question 4

Which of the following is a guideline to evaluate secondary sources of information?

Accepted Answer

A) Older information is generally more accurate than newer information. 
B) Even if the sources cannot be trusted, one can use the information if it is relevant. 
C) Irrelevant information can be used if it will keep the audience engaged. 
D) A revised version of an online article should be preferred to the original version. 
A) Older information is generally more accurate than newer information. 
B) Even if the sources cannot be trusted, one can use the information if it is relevant. 
C) Irrelevant information can be used if it will keep the audience engaged. 
D) A revised version of an online article should be preferred to the original version.

Question 5

Which of the following instances best exemplifies the use of primary research?

Accepted Answer

A) Clara cites a survey conducted by a leading research hospital. 
B) Deb paraphrases a biography of Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr. 
C) Lima quotes from the most recent U.S.Census. 
D) Jackson reports data from the survey he conducted for his speech. 
A) Clara cites a survey conducted by a leading research hospital. 
B) Deb paraphrases a biography of Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr. 
C) Lima quotes from the most recent U.S.Census. 
D) Jackson reports data from the survey he conducted for his speech.

Question 6

Jose is a history student.In one of his research works, he quotes a well-known anthropologist's opinion on human race to validate his research and does not mention the source of his ideIn this scenario, Jose is involved in the act of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) piracy 
B) plagiarism 
C) paraphrasing 
D) imitation 
A) piracy 
B) plagiarism 
C) paraphrasing 
D) imitation

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true of using statistical information in research work?

Accepted Answer

A) Statistics should be used to show comparisons. 
B) One can use statistics that are up to five years old. 
C) The greater the number of statistical figures in a report, the greater its accuracy. 
D) Any statistics that include an author's name are reliable. 
A) Statistics should be used to show comparisons. 
B) One can use statistics that are up to five years old. 
C) The greater the number of statistical figures in a report, the greater its accuracy. 
D) Any statistics that include an author's name are reliable.

Question 8

Alia, a professor of zoology, wants to use concept mapping for her speech at a seminar.In which of the following situations will that be effective?

Accepted Answer

A) When there are several related ideas in her topic 
B) When her speech contains only one central idea 
C) When there are no specific goal statements 
D) When her topic is too easy for the audience's level of understanding 
A) When there are several related ideas in her topic 
B) When her speech contains only one central idea 
C) When there are no specific goal statements 
D) When her topic is too easy for the audience's level of understanding

Question 9

A(n) _____ is an educated guess about a cause-and-effect relationship between two or more things.

Accepted Answer

A) doctrine 
B) verity 
C) evidence 
D) hypothesis 
A) doctrine 
B) verity 
C) evidence 
D) hypothesis

Question 10

_____ illuminate a point by showing similarities, whereas _____ highlight differences.

Accepted Answer

A) Comparisons; contrasts 
B) Expert opinions; examples 
C) Anecdotes; narratives 
D) Narratives; comparisons 
A) Comparisons; contrasts 
B) Expert opinions; examples 
C) Anecdotes; narratives 
D) Narratives; comparisons

Question 11

By gathering demographic data about an audience, a speaker:

Accepted Answer

A) can possess sound knowledge about his or her chosen topic. 
B) can determine how to use the audience for gathering information about the topic. 
C) can adapt his or her topic to the audience's knowledge and interest level. 
D) can determine the further scope of his or her research. 
A) can possess sound knowledge about his or her chosen topic. 
B) can determine how to use the audience for gathering information about the topic. 
C) can adapt his or her topic to the audience's knowledge and interest level. 
D) can determine the further scope of his or her research.

Question 12

Discuss the ways to record information collected for research.

Accepted Answer

As one finds information to use in his o

Question 13

A(n) _________ is a preliminary record of the relevant sources a person finds as he or she conducts research.

Accepted Answer

A) enumerative bibliography 
B) descriptive bibliography 
C) historical bibliography 
D) annotated bibliography 
A) enumerative bibliography 
B) descriptive bibliography 
C) historical bibliography 
D) annotated bibliography

Question 14

A _____ is a direct examination of people to gather information about their ideas and opinions on a topi C.

Accepted Answer

A) portfolio analysis 
B) survey 
C) personality test 
D) standardized test 
A) portfolio analysis 
B) survey 
C) personality test 
D) standardized test

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of narratives?

Accepted Answer

A) They are rarely appropriate for a speech. 
B) They are only acceptable if they are about one's own personal experiences. 
C) They can be used to gain and keep the audience's attention. 
D) They can be good substitutes for statistical data. 
A) They are rarely appropriate for a speech. 
B) They are only acceptable if they are about one's own personal experiences. 
C) They can be used to gain and keep the audience's attention. 
D) They can be good substitutes for statistical data.

Question 16

Explain five primary research methods.

Accepted Answer

Primary research is the process of colle

Question 17

As secondary sources of information, periodical articles are excellent sources for:

Accepted Answer

A) basic terminologies associated with a topic. 
B) a topic that is current or highly specialized. 
C) statistical information. 
D) a topic related to public policy. 
A) basic terminologies associated with a topic. 
B) a topic that is current or highly specialized. 
C) statistical information. 
D) a topic related to public policy.

Question 18

Discuss the methods that help in identifying a speech topic.

Accepted Answer

Good speech topics come from subject are

Question 19

_________ is an uncritical, nonevaluative process of generating associated ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) Audience analysis 
B) Brainstorming 
C) Concept mapping 
D) Audience adaptation 
A) Audience analysis 
B) Brainstorming 
C) Concept mapping 
D) Audience adaptation

Question 20

Which of the following is the best way to evaluate the expertise of the author of an anonymous article on the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A) By evaluating the qualifications of the organization sponsoring the article 
B) By finding out whether the author is young or old 
C) By finding out the author's professional qualifications 
D) By reading the preface of the author's thesis 
A) By evaluating the qualifications of the organization sponsoring the article 
B) By finding out whether the author is young or old 
C) By finding out the author's professional qualifications 
D) By reading the preface of the author's thesis

Primary research is easier than secondary research.

In the context of secondary research, _____ present unbiased information that often includes a balanced discussion of controversial ideas.

_________ is a method of rapidly viewing a work to determine what is covered and how.

Which of the following is a guideline to evaluate secondary sources of information?

Which of the following instances best exemplifies the use of primary research?

Jose is a history student.In one of his research works, he quotes a well-known anthropologist's opinion on human race to validate his research and does not mention the source of his ideIn this scenario, Jose is involved in the act of _____.

Which of the following statements is true of using statistical information in research work?

Alia, a professor of zoology, wants to use concept mapping for her speech at a seminar.In which of the following situations will that be effective?

A(n) _____ is an educated guess about a cause-and-effect relationship between two or more things.

_ illuminate a point by showing similarities, whereas _ highlight differences.

By gathering demographic data about an audience, a speaker:

Discuss the ways to record information collected for research.

A(n) _________ is a preliminary record of the relevant sources a person finds as he or she conducts research.

A _____ is a direct examination of people to gather information about their ideas and opinions on a topi C.

Which of the following statements is true of narratives?

Explain five primary research methods.

As secondary sources of information, periodical articles are excellent sources for:

Discuss the methods that help in identifying a speech topic.

_________ is an uncritical, nonevaluative process of generating associated ideas.

Which of the following is the best way to evaluate the expertise of the author of an anonymous article on the Internet?

Communication Perspectives

Perception of Self and Others

Intercultural Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Listening

Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in Groups

Group Leadership and Problem Solving

Organizing Your Speech

Presentational Aids

Language

Delivery

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Filters

Exam 11: Topic Selection and Development

Primary research is easier than secondary research.

In the context of secondary research, _____ present unbiased information that often includes a balanced discussion of controversial ideas.

_________ is a method of rapidly viewing a work to determine what is covered and how.

Which of the following is a guideline to evaluate secondary sources of information?

Which of the following instances best exemplifies the use of primary research?

Jose is a history student.In one of his research works, he quotes a well-known anthropologist's opinion on human race to validate his research and does not mention the source of his ideIn this scenario, Jose is involved in the act of _____.

Which of the following statements is true of using statistical information in research work?

Alia, a professor of zoology, wants to use concept mapping for her speech at a seminar.In which of the following situations will that be effective?

A(n) _____ is an educated guess about a cause-and-effect relationship between two or more things.

_____ illuminate a point by showing similarities, whereas _____ highlight differences.

By gathering demographic data about an audience, a speaker:

Discuss the ways to record information collected for research.

A(n) _________ is a preliminary record of the relevant sources a person finds as he or she conducts research.

A _____ is a direct examination of people to gather information about their ideas and opinions on a topi C.

Which of the following statements is true of narratives?

Explain five primary research methods.

As secondary sources of information, periodical articles are excellent sources for:

Discuss the methods that help in identifying a speech topic.

_________ is an uncritical, nonevaluative process of generating associated ideas.

Which of the following is the best way to evaluate the expertise of the author of an anonymous article on the Internet?

Communication Perspectives

Perception of Self and Others

Intercultural Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Listening

Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in Groups

Group Leadership and Problem Solving

Organizing Your Speech

Presentational Aids

Language

Delivery

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Filters

_ illuminate a point by showing similarities, whereas _ highlight differences.