Question 1

______ research includes published statistics, texts and articles by experts, together with media and personal documents.

Accepted Answer

Secondary

Question 2

Secondary research includes published statistics, texts and articles by experts, together with media and personal documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A ______ is a website whose content is composed and edited by members of the public.

Accepted Answer

wiki

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Most student speakers have enough material from their own lives on which to base an entire speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Before a speaker makes a phone call or conducts an interview, they should be certain that they have a series of questions to ask their interviewee that display that they have a sense of purpose, direction, and some ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Before a speaker makes a phone call...

Question 7

Be sure to give each source correct attribution to avoid ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   plagiarism
B)   citation
C)   attribution
D)   boredom

Question 8

Which of the following is true when it comes to conducting your interview?

Accepted Answer

A)   arrive on time
B)   ask close-ended questions whenever possible
C)   let the interviewee from taking the interview in a direction that is not relevant to your topic
D)   begin recording immediately upon arrival

Question 9

An article you accessed from your library's resources would be an example of which type of research?

Accepted Answer

A)   primary
B)   secondary
C)   principal
D)   existing

Question 10

An effective speech integrates in support of the speechmaker's thesis ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   an array of relevant research
B)   only informal research
C)   only formal research
D)   only information from personal experience

Question 11

When researching a speech on the Equality Act, using Congress' website would be helpful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Discuss and exemplify why it is particularly important to critically evaluate sources you find online.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss and exemplify why it is particularly...

Question 13

While building your speech, you may bring experts onto your team in order to gain credibility and increase message impact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Using the library's online catalog, you can find resources even if you do not know a specific author or title.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An effective speech integrates an array of relevant research in support of the speechmaker's ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An effective speech integrates an array of...

Question 16

______ research is original research involving the collecting of first-hand data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ research is original research involving the...

Question 17

As you build your speech, you bring ______ onto your team in order to gain credibility and give your message the maximum impact.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As you build your speech, you bring...

Question 18

Which of the following is categorized as personal information in the APA system?

Accepted Answer

A)   interview
B)   internet
C)   newspaper
D)   magazine

Question 19

Questioning ______ can help you structure your research and provide you with ideas and information to bring your speech alive.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Questioning ______ can help you structure your...

Question 20

APA stands for the American Pathology Association.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Finding and Evaluating Research

______ research includes published statistics, texts and articles by experts, together with media and personal documents.

Secondary research includes published statistics, texts and articles by experts, together with media and personal documents.

A ______ is a website whose content is composed and edited by members of the public.

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

Most student speakers have enough material from their own lives on which to base an entire speech.

Before a speaker makes a phone call or conducts an interview, they should be certain that they have a series of questions to ask their interviewee that display that they have a sense of purpose, direction, and some ______.

Be sure to give each source correct attribution to avoid ______.

Which of the following is true when it comes to conducting your interview?

An article you accessed from your library's resources would be an example of which type of research?

An effective speech integrates in support of the speechmaker's thesis ______.

When researching a speech on the Equality Act, using Congress' website would be helpful.

Discuss and exemplify why it is particularly important to critically evaluate sources you find online.

While building your speech, you may bring experts onto your team in order to gain credibility and increase message impact.

Using the library's online catalog, you can find resources even if you do not know a specific author or title.

An effective speech integrates an array of relevant research in support of the speechmaker's ______.

______ research is original research involving the collecting of first-hand data.

As you build your speech, you bring ______ onto your team in order to gain credibility and give your message the maximum impact.

Which of the following is categorized as personal information in the APA system?

Questioning ______ can help you structure your research and provide you with ideas and information to bring your speech alive.

APA stands for the American Pathology Association.