Question 1

Conducting an experiment to test a hypothesis you have is an example of primary research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Jason wanted to be sure that his classmates knew the sources he was using for his speech so he used _____________ in his speech when he referenced an original source.

Accepted Answer

A) note cards 
B) oral footnotes 
C) visual aids 
D) statistics

Question 3

The key to using both stories and quotations in a speech is to make sure _________________.

Accepted Answer

A) they directly reinforce the point of the speech 
B) they create a vivid impression with the audience 
C) they can be easily recalled 
D) they can be easily understood

Question 4

As part of David's research about organizational culture, he observed how cast members at Walt Disney World interacted with one another.  This is an example of primary research called a(n)_______________.

Accepted Answer

A) survey 
B) interview 
C) fieldwork observation 
D) experiment

Question 5

For a speech on participation of college age students in elections for President, a speaker is in need of information such as voting age population, resident population voting age, percent reporting registered and voted.  What is the best source for obtaining this information?

Accepted Answer

A) a book of quotations 
B) encyclopedias 
C) statistical sources 
D) personal websites

Question 6

The bibliographic information you collect from your sources will be the same regardless of the type of source you are using.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What can be focused on a particular subject and include images, audios, and audiovisuals but also provide personal viewpoints of an author?

Accepted Answer

A) online 
B) blogs 
C) articles 
D) none of the above

Question 8

The heart of an effective interview is good primary questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The method of rapidly going through a work in order to determine what a topic is, how it is covered, and whether it will be useful is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) skimming 
B) scanning 
C) scaling 
D) summarizing

Question 10

This type of source reports factual information that can be counted on to be true?

Accepted Answer

A) a friend 
B) accurate source 
C) a valid source 
D) a librarian

Exam 6: Topic Development

Conducting an experiment to test a hypothesis you have is an example of primary research.

Jason wanted to be sure that his classmates knew the sources he was using for his speech so he used _____________ in his speech when he referenced an original source.

The key to using both stories and quotations in a speech is to make sure _________________.

As part of David's research about organizational culture, he observed how cast members at Walt Disney World interacted with one another. This is an example of primary research called a(n) _______________.

For a speech on participation of college age students in elections for President, a speaker is in need of information such as voting age population, resident population voting age, percent reporting registered and voted. What is the best source for obtaining this information?

The bibliographic information you collect from your sources will be the same regardless of the type of source you are using.

What can be focused on a particular subject and include images, audios, and audiovisuals but also provide personal viewpoints of an author?

The heart of an effective interview is good primary questions.

The method of rapidly going through a work in order to determine what a topic is, how it is covered, and whether it will be useful is called ________.

This type of source reports factual information that can be counted on to be true?