Question 1

Unlike writers, public speakers can present other people's ideas as their own without being guilty oplagiarism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Because speechmaking is a form opower, we must always be sure to speak

Accepted Answer

A)  concisely. 
B)  persuasively. 
C)  ethically. 
D)  forcefully. 
E)  consistently. 
A)  concisely. 
B)  persuasively. 
C)  ethically. 
D)  forcefully. 
E)  consistently. C

Question 3

When Sophia attended the first discussion section for her math class and heard her instructor begin speaking with an unfamiliar accent, she immediately decided, "I won't learn anything from this teacher." Sophia failed to uphold which guideline for ethical listening?

Accepted Answer

A)  Listen attentively. 
B)  Avoid prejudging the speaker. 
C)  Take accurate notes. 
D)  Support free speech. 
E)  Avoid name-calling. 
A)  Listen attentively. 
B)  Avoid prejudging the speaker. 
C)  Take accurate notes. 
D)  Support free speech. 
E)  Avoid name-calling. B

Question 4

When you agree with the ideas expressed by an author, it is ethical to use them without giving credit to the source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

As explained in your textbook, public speakers have an ethical obligation to avoid name-calling and other forms oabusive language because such language

Accepted Answer

A)  demeans the dignity of the groups or individuals being attacked. 
B)  violates current standards of political correctness on college campuses. 
C)  undermines the right of all groups in the U.S. to express their ideas. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and c only. 
A)  demeans the dignity of the groups or individuals being attacked. 
B)  violates current standards of political correctness on college campuses. 
C)  undermines the right of all groups in the U.S. to express their ideas. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and c only.

Question 6

Global plagiarism occurs when a speaker takes material from several different sources and presents it as his or her own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The aim oan ethical speaker is to accomplish his or her goals by any means necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Ethics is the branch ophilosophy that deals with issues oright and wrong in human affairs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Speechmaking is a form opower and therefore carries with it heavy __________ responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

A)  logical 
B)  ethical 
C)  psychological 
D)  emotional 
E)  sociological 
A)  logical 
B)  ethical 
C)  psychological 
D)  emotional 
E)  sociological

Question 10

To avoid plagiarism when using information from an Internet document in your speech, your textbook recommends that you keep a record of

Accepted Answer

A)  the title of the document. 
B)  the author or organization responsible for the document. 
C)  the search engine you used to find the site. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only. 
A)  the title of the document. 
B)  the author or organization responsible for the document. 
C)  the search engine you used to find the site. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  a and b only.

Question 11

All othe following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for ethical speechmaking except

Accepted Answer

A)  Be fully prepared for each speech. 
B)  Make sure your goals are ethically sound. 
C)  Avoid name-calling and other forms of abusive language. 
D)  Respect your listeners' frame of reference. 
E)  Put your ethical principles into practice. 
A)  Be fully prepared for each speech. 
B)  Make sure your goals are ethically sound. 
C)  Avoid name-calling and other forms of abusive language. 
D)  Respect your listeners' frame of reference. 
E)  Put your ethical principles into practice.

Question 12

One othe best ways to avoid falling into the trap oplagiarism is to start work on your speeches well before they are due.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Ethical decisions need to be justified against a set ostandards or criteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

As your textbook explains, name-calling is ethically acceptable in public speaking as long as it is used in a humorous way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which othe following does your textbook recommend as a way to steer clear oincremental plagiarism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid using direct quotations from other people in your speech. 
B)  Use only your original ideas so there is no risk of plagiarism. 
C)  Avoid citing sources that might make someone suspect plagiarism. 
D)  Cite the sources of all quotations and paraphrases in your speech. 
E)  Avoid paraphrasing information from other people in your speech. 
A)  Avoid using direct quotations from other people in your speech. 
B)  Use only your original ideas so there is no risk of plagiarism. 
C)  Avoid citing sources that might make someone suspect plagiarism. 
D)  Cite the sources of all quotations and paraphrases in your speech. 
E)  Avoid paraphrasing information from other people in your speech.

Question 16

Just as you need to give credit to the authors oprint books and articles that you quote or paraphrase in your speech, so you need to give credit to the authors oInternet documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In public speaking, sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course oaction against

Accepted Answer

A)  the persuasive goals of the speaker. 
B)  an interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. 
C)  the frame of reference of the audience. 
D)  a set of ethical guidelines or standards. 
E)  the majority views of public opinion. 
A)  the persuasive goals of the speaker. 
B)  an interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. 
C)  the frame of reference of the audience. 
D)  a set of ethical guidelines or standards. 
E)  the majority views of public opinion.

Question 18

As explained in your textbook, public speakers have an ethical obligation to avoid name-calling and other forms oabusive language because such language

Accepted Answer

A)  violates the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution. 
B)  demeans the dignity of the groups or individuals being attacked. 
C)  undermines the right of all groups in the U.S. to express their ideas. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  b and c only. 
A)  violates the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution. 
B)  demeans the dignity of the groups or individuals being attacked. 
C)  undermines the right of all groups in the U.S. to express their ideas. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  b and c only.

Question 19

According to your textbook, the ethical obligations olisteners include

Accepted Answer

A)  judging the speaker on the basis of his or her delivery. 
B)  listening to the speaker courteously and attentively. 
C)  maintaining the free and open expression of ideas. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  b and c only. 
A)  judging the speaker on the basis of his or her delivery. 
B)  listening to the speaker courteously and attentively. 
C)  maintaining the free and open expression of ideas. 
D)  all of the above. 
E)  b and c only.

Question 20

A speaker's ethical obligations decrease as the size othe audience decreases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Unlike writers, public speakers can present other people's ideas as their own without being guilty oplagiarism.

Because speechmaking is a form opower, we must always be sure to speak

When Sophia attended the first discussion section for her math class and heard her instructor begin speaking with an unfamiliar accent, she immediately decided, "I won't learn anything from this teacher." Sophia failed to uphold which guideline for ethical listening?

When you agree with the ideas expressed by an author, it is ethical to use them without giving credit to the source.

As explained in your textbook, public speakers have an ethical obligation to avoid name-calling and other forms oabusive language because such language

Global plagiarism occurs when a speaker takes material from several different sources and presents it as his or her own.

The aim oan ethical speaker is to accomplish his or her goals by any means necessary.

Ethics is the branch ophilosophy that deals with issues oright and wrong in human affairs.

Speechmaking is a form opower and therefore carries with it heavy __________ responsibilities.

To avoid plagiarism when using information from an Internet document in your speech, your textbook recommends that you keep a record of

All othe following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for ethical speechmaking except

One othe best ways to avoid falling into the trap oplagiarism is to start work on your speeches well before they are due.

Ethical decisions need to be justified against a set ostandards or criteria.

As your textbook explains, name-calling is ethically acceptable in public speaking as long as it is used in a humorous way.

Which othe following does your textbook recommend as a way to steer clear oincremental plagiarism?

Just as you need to give credit to the authors oprint books and articles that you quote or paraphrase in your speech, so you need to give credit to the authors oInternet documents.

In public speaking, sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course oaction against

As explained in your textbook, public speakers have an ethical obligation to avoid name-calling and other forms oabusive language because such language

According to your textbook, the ethical obligations olisteners include

A speaker's ethical obligations decrease as the size othe audience decreases.

Speaking in Public

Listening

Giving Your First Speech

Selecting a Topic and a Purpose

Analyzing the Audience

Gathering Materials

Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing the Body Othe Speech

Beginning and Ending the Speech

Outlining the Speech

Using Language

Delivery

Using Visual Aids

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Methods Opersuasion

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

Public Speaking and Communication Skills

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Exam 2: Ethics and Public Speaking

Unlike writers, public speakers can present other people's ideas as their own without being guilty oplagiarism.

Because speechmaking is a form opower, we must always be sure to speak

When Sophia attended the first discussion section for her math class and heard her instructor begin speaking with an unfamiliar accent, she immediately decided, "I won't learn anything from this teacher." Sophia failed to uphold which guideline for ethical listening?

When you agree with the ideas expressed by an author, it is ethical to use them without giving credit to the source.

As explained in your textbook, public speakers have an ethical obligation to avoid name-calling and other forms oabusive language because such language

Global plagiarism occurs when a speaker takes material from several different sources and presents it as his or her own.

The aim oan ethical speaker is to accomplish his or her goals by any means necessary.

Ethics is the branch ophilosophy that deals with issues oright and wrong in human affairs.

Speechmaking is a form opower and therefore carries with it heavy __________ responsibilities.

To avoid plagiarism when using information from an Internet document in your speech, your textbook recommends that you keep a record of

All othe following are presented in your textbook as guidelines for ethical speechmaking except

One othe best ways to avoid falling into the trap oplagiarism is to start work on your speeches well before they are due.

Ethical decisions need to be justified against a set ostandards or criteria.

As your textbook explains, name-calling is ethically acceptable in public speaking as long as it is used in a humorous way.

Which othe following does your textbook recommend as a way to steer clear oincremental plagiarism?

Just as you need to give credit to the authors oprint books and articles that you quote or paraphrase in your speech, so you need to give credit to the authors oInternet documents.

In public speaking, sound ethical decisions involve weighing a potential course oaction against

As explained in your textbook, public speakers have an ethical obligation to avoid name-calling and other forms oabusive language because such language

According to your textbook, the ethical obligations olisteners include

A speaker's ethical obligations decrease as the size othe audience decreases.

Speaking in Public

Listening

Giving Your First Speech

Selecting a Topic and a Purpose

Analyzing the Audience

Gathering Materials

Supporting Your Ideas

Organizing the Body Othe Speech

Beginning and Ending the Speech

Outlining the Speech

Using Language

Delivery

Using Visual Aids

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Methods Opersuasion

Speaking on Special Occasions

Speaking in Small Groups

Public Speaking and Communication Skills

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