Exam 8: Research Ansupporting Material

When defining terms for listeners, you should rely only on dictionary definitions.

Relevant information is indirectly related to your purpose and topic.

Audiences remember a good story, even when they can’t remember much else about the speech.

Questions that test supporting materials focus on

The key to avoiding plagiarism is to identify the sources of information in your presentation.

In statistical terms, the words average and mean can be used interchangeably.

“The Biltmore Mansion is the largest private residence in the United States.”

As Tom selects references for his presentation, his goal is source credibility. Which source would be defined as the least credible?

During a presentation, you should cite the sources of information you use.

Changing a few words of someone else’s work is sufficient to avoid plagiarism.

“According to NORML (National Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws), marijuana is a harmless drug that has no long- term side effects.” What criticism should be made about this supporting material?

When sources are biased, they are not telling the truth.

“The best time to wander around Venice, Italy, is early in the morning. The water in the canals is still and reflects the rich colors from the surrounding buildings. The plazas are peaceful and the shopkeepers are washing down the sidewalks in preparation for another busy work day.” What type of supporting material is used in this example?

The amount of time you spend doing research depends on your presentation’s purpose and the topic.

“By the end of 2005, nearly 30 percent of American claimed to have read The da Vinci Code.” What type of supporting material is used in this example?

Statistics are the most valid form of supporting materials.

The two ways listed in your textbook for using written citations are MLA and APA styles.

The most important reason to use a story as a supporting material is its interest and entertainment value.

A(n) ______is a verifiable observation, experience, or event known to be true.

“After the September 11th attacks, comedians such as David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, John Stewart, and the writers on Saturday Night Live had difficulty deciding how to talk about the event in a humorous way.” What type of supporting material is used in this example?