Question 1

Blogging sites should never be used for research on speech topics because they are inherently biased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Bing is a type of metasearch engine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Virtual libraries are credible sources of information because the information has been carefully screened by knowledgeable individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which of the following are potential weaknesses of Wikipedia as a source of credible information for researching speeches?

Accepted Answer

A)  The source of the articles is often missing 
B)  The accuracy of the information is often dubious 
C)  Anyone can contribute, whether informed or ignorant on a subject 
D)  all of the above 
A)  The source of the articles is often missing 
B)  The accuracy of the information is often dubious 
C)  Anyone can contribute, whether informed or ignorant on a subject 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

ProQuest is a type of database.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Search engines are more likely than directories to provide overly broad, often irrelevant sites for speech research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When interviewing a source, be sure to ask leading questions to elicit the best, most accurate information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is an accurate assessment of the Internet as a tool for speech research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Usually the first site that appears when you search a topic is the most credible and accurate source of information 
B)  There is much misinformation on the Internet 
C)  The Internet is a rich source of rumor, gossip, and hoaxes 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Usually the first site that appears when you search a topic is the most credible and accurate source of information 
B)  There is much misinformation on the Internet 
C)  The Internet is a rich source of rumor, gossip, and hoaxes 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

"When you ignored the complaints from students, did you do this because you are prejudiced against individuals with dark skin?" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  An open-ended question 
B)  An appropriate question when seeking information for a speech 
C)  A leading question 
D)  None of the above 
A)  An open-ended question 
B)  An appropriate question when seeking information for a speech 
C)  A leading question 
D)  None of the above

Question 10

Internet search tips include

Accepted Answer

A)  use more than eight keywords per request for maximum effectiveness 
B)  use nouns, not articles, pronouns, conjunctions, or prepositions 
C)  never combine keywords into phrases 
D)  All of the above 
A)  use more than eight keywords per request for maximum effectiveness 
B)  use nouns, not articles, pronouns, conjunctions, or prepositions 
C)  never combine keywords into phrases 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

The difference between a search engine and a metasearch engine is that the metasearch engine sends your keyword request to several search engines at once.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Blogging Sites

Accepted Answer

A)  provide credible sources of unbiased information 
B)  usually have a biased view of the world 
C)  can be at least a starting point for seeking political and newsworthy information 
D)  b and c 
A)  provide credible sources of unbiased information 
B)  usually have a biased view of the world 
C)  can be at least a starting point for seeking political and newsworthy information 
D)  b and c

Question 13

An excellent fact-checking source, especially for urban myths is snopes.com.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Wikipedia as a resource for speech research has credible value, such as

Accepted Answer

A)  it is a collaborative effort that provides shared information 
B)  errors can be corrected swiftly 
C)  it provides quick and available high-quality information that is almost always accurate 
D)  a and b 
A)  it is a collaborative effort that provides shared information 
B)  errors can be corrected swiftly 
C)  it provides quick and available high-quality information that is almost always accurate 
D)  a and b

Question 15

A speaker makes the claim: "Alaska will pay you $2,000 not to move away." This claim can be checked for accuracy at

Accepted Answer

A)  PolitiFact 
B)  Snopes.com 
C)  any Internet site 
D)  all of the above 
A)  PolitiFact 
B)  Snopes.com 
C)  any Internet site 
D)  all of the above

Question 16

When requesting and conducting an interview with a source using email because the source is not accessible in person, which of the following should guide you?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make a short, initial inquiry 
B)  Use brief, concise questions 
C)  Proofread every email for spelling and grammar 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Make a short, initial inquiry 
B)  Use brief, concise questions 
C)  Proofread every email for spelling and grammar 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

In an interview, asking a question such as "Is there a computer access problem on campus?" is an example of a leading question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Saying "according to Wikipedia" as a supporting material for a speech claim is

Accepted Answer

A)  a credible source citation 
B)  not a credible source citation 
C)  too vague because you don't know who wrote the article 
D)  b and c 
A)  a credible source citation 
B)  not a credible source citation 
C)  too vague because you don't know who wrote the article 
D)  b and c

Question 19

Which of the following are credible sources of information for researching speeches:

Accepted Answer

A)  FBI Uniform Crime Report 
B)  The Wall Street Journal 
C)  Pew Research Center 
D)  All of the above 
A)  FBI Uniform Crime Report 
B)  The Wall Street Journal 
C)  Pew Research Center 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

Never record an interview conducted for speech research without the expressed permission of the interviewee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Blogging sites should never be used for research on speech topics because they are inherently biased.

Bing is a type of metasearch engine.

Virtual libraries are credible sources of information because the information has been carefully screened by knowledgeable individuals.

Which of the following are potential weaknesses of Wikipedia as a source of credible information for researching speeches?

ProQuest is a type of database.

Search engines are more likely than directories to provide overly broad, often irrelevant sites for speech research.

When interviewing a source, be sure to ask leading questions to elicit the best, most accurate information.

Which of the following is an accurate assessment of the Internet as a tool for speech research?

"When you ignored the complaints from students, did you do this because you are prejudiced against individuals with dark skin?" is an example of

Internet search tips include

The difference between a search engine and a metasearch engine is that the metasearch engine sends your keyword request to several search engines at once.

Blogging Sites

An excellent fact-checking source, especially for urban myths is snopes.com.

Wikipedia as a resource for speech research has credible value, such as

A speaker makes the claim: "Alaska will pay you $2,000 not to move away." This claim can be checked for accuracy at

When requesting and conducting an interview with a source using email because the source is not accessible in person, which of the following should guide you?

In an interview, asking a question such as "Is there a computer access problem on campus?" is an example of a leading question.

Saying "according to Wikipedia" as a supporting material for a speech claim is

Which of the following are credible sources of information for researching speeches:

Never record an interview conducted for speech research without the expressed permission of the interviewee.

Communication Competence and Public Speaking

Speech Anxiety

Audience Analysis and Topic Selection

Using Supporting Materials Effectively

Attention: Getting People to Listen

Introductions and Conclusions

Outlining and Organizing Speeches

Speaking Style: Using Language

Delivering Your Speech

Visual Aids

Skepticism: Becoming Critical Thinking Speakers and Listeners

Argument, Reasoning, and Evidence

Informative Speaking

Foundations of Persuasive Speaking

Persuasive Speaking Strategies

Speeches for Special Occasions

Filters

Exam 4: Gathering Material

Blogging sites should never be used for research on speech topics because they are inherently biased.

Bing is a type of metasearch engine.

Virtual libraries are credible sources of information because the information has been carefully screened by knowledgeable individuals.

Which of the following are potential weaknesses of Wikipedia as a source of credible information for researching speeches?

ProQuest is a type of database.

Search engines are more likely than directories to provide overly broad, often irrelevant sites for speech research.

When interviewing a source, be sure to ask leading questions to elicit the best, most accurate information.

Which of the following is an accurate assessment of the Internet as a tool for speech research?

"When you ignored the complaints from students, did you do this because you are prejudiced against individuals with dark skin?" is an example of

Internet search tips include

The difference between a search engine and a metasearch engine is that the metasearch engine sends your keyword request to several search engines at once.

Blogging Sites

An excellent fact-checking source, especially for urban myths is snopes.com.

Wikipedia as a resource for speech research has credible value, such as

A speaker makes the claim: "Alaska will pay you $2,000 not to move away." This claim can be checked for accuracy at

When requesting and conducting an interview with a source using email because the source is not accessible in person, which of the following should guide you?

In an interview, asking a question such as "Is there a computer access problem on campus?" is an example of a leading question.

Saying "according to Wikipedia" as a supporting material for a speech claim is

Which of the following are credible sources of information for researching speeches:

Never record an interview conducted for speech research without the expressed permission of the interviewee.

Communication Competence and Public Speaking

Speech Anxiety

Audience Analysis and Topic Selection

Using Supporting Materials Effectively

Attention: Getting People to Listen

Introductions and Conclusions

Outlining and Organizing Speeches

Speaking Style: Using Language

Delivering Your Speech

Visual Aids

Skepticism: Becoming Critical Thinking Speakers and Listeners

Argument, Reasoning, and Evidence

Informative Speaking

Foundations of Persuasive Speaking

Persuasive Speaking Strategies

Speeches for Special Occasions

Filters