Exam 8: Gathering and Using Supporting

After your conversation with a representative from the health and wellness program at a local hospital,you organize your notes and decide which statements to quote in your speech.This form of supporting material is called

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Jack primarily used Web sources for his informative speech about gun control.However,his over-reliance on a Web site sponsored by the National Rifle Association caused his speech to be slanted in one direction,rather than presenting multiple sides of the issue.Which of the six criteria for evaluating Web sources did Jack ignore?

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List and explain the seven different types of supporting material.

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1. Illustrations- a story or anecdote
2. Explanations- a statement that makes clear how something is done or why it exists in its present form or existed in its past form.
3. Descriptions- provides the details that allow audience members to develop mental images of what a speaker is talking about.
4. Definitions- statements of what terms mean or how they are applied in specific instances.
5. Analogies- a comparison.
6. Statistics- numbers
7. Opinions- testimony or quotations that express someone’s attitudes, beliefs, or values.

A lengthy illustration with a plot,beginning,climatic point,and end is called

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Question 4

A newspaper that prints the result of research study performed by the Mayo Clinic is considered a _______ source.

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Question 5

"Why do you think the asbestos should be removed?" is an example of a closed-ended question.

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Question 6

When Marcie conducted an interview with the local homeless shelter supervisor,the supervisor kept answering "yes" or "no" to all of Marcie's questions.Marcie was getting frustrated because she was not getting the material she needed.What most likely caused Marcie's problem?

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Question 7

In a library,print reference resources are available for in-house research and can be checked out.

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Question 8

Fred's community is considering a city-wide smoking ban.He is trying to do research on the effects it will have on small business owners in the community.Which of the following would be the best way for him to gather information?

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Question 9

In his speech about drunk driving,David told a story about three of his friends who died in a drunk driving accident.He went into detail about how they had been partying,how they insisted on driving,and how their lives ended when they crashed into tree in the middle of the night.What kind of supporting material did David use in his speech?

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Question 10

List and explain five research strategies.

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Question 11

An ______ is a statement that makes clear how something is done or why it exists in its present form or existed in its past form.

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Question 12

It is a good idea to use expert testimony in a speech when your topic

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Question 13

Once you have arranged for an interview with an authority on your speech topic,what is your next task?

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Question 14

Academic Search Complete and JSTOR are examples of

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In a library,print reference items are distinguished by

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Question 16

A _______ source is the original collector and interpreter of information or data.

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Joe is a former weight lifter and professional body builder.He is preparing an informative speech on the abuse of steroids in physical fitness.Through his personal experiences,what quality can Joe add to the presentation of his speech?

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Restricted to patrons of libraries that subscribe to them,an _______ is an electronic resource that may include abstracts and/or the full text of entries,in addition to bibliographic data.

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Question 19

When someone who is a recognized authority in a specialized area states his/her opinion,this is considered as

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After your conversation with a representative from the health and wellness program at a local hospital,you organize your notes and decide which statements to quote in your speech.This form of supporting material is called

List and explain the seven different types of supporting material.

A lengthy illustration with a plot,beginning,climatic point,and end is called

A newspaper that prints the result of research study performed by the Mayo Clinic is considered a _______ source.

"Why do you think the asbestos should be removed?" is an example of a closed-ended question.

When Marcie conducted an interview with the local homeless shelter supervisor,the supervisor kept answering "yes" or "no" to all of Marcie's questions.Marcie was getting frustrated because she was not getting the material she needed.What most likely caused Marcie's problem?

In a library,print reference resources are available for in-house research and can be checked out.

Fred's community is considering a city-wide smoking ban.He is trying to do research on the effects it will have on small business owners in the community.Which of the following would be the best way for him to gather information?

List and explain five research strategies.

An ______ is a statement that makes clear how something is done or why it exists in its present form or existed in its past form.

It is a good idea to use expert testimony in a speech when your topic

Once you have arranged for an interview with an authority on your speech topic,what is your next task?

Academic Search Complete and JSTOR are examples of

In a library,print reference items are distinguished by

A _______ source is the original collector and interpreter of information or data.

Joe is a former weight lifter and professional body builder.He is preparing an informative speech on the abuse of steroids in physical fitness.Through his personal experiences,what quality can Joe add to the presentation of his speech?

Restricted to patrons of libraries that subscribe to them,an _______ is an electronic resource that may include abstracts and/or the full text of entries,in addition to bibliographic data.

When someone who is a recognized authority in a specialized area states his/her opinion,this is considered as

Introduction to Public Speaking

Speaking With Confidence

Presenting Your First Speech

Speaking Freely and Ethically

Listening to Speeches

Analyzing Your Audience

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Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

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Concluding Your Speech

Using Words Well: Speaker Language and Style

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