Question 1

The Google search engine

Accepted Answer

A)  is the only research tool necessary for finding credible supporting materials for your speech claims 
B)  is by far the most popular research tool among college students 
C)  provides more credible and accurate information than a directory or metasearch engine 
D)  all of the above 
A)  is the only research tool necessary for finding credible supporting materials for your speech claims 
B)  is by far the most popular research tool among college students 
C)  provides more credible and accurate information than a directory or metasearch engine 
D)  all of the above

Question 2

It is appropriate to cite Wikipedia as your primary source for statistics and information supporting claims in your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

You can determine the currency of a document cited on the Internet by

Accepted Answer

A)  looking for an indication of when the document was updated, usually shown at the bottom of the document 
B)  looking for information that is current within the document 
C)  looking for dates of cited sources within the document 
D)  all of the above 
A)  looking for an indication of when the document was updated, usually shown at the bottom of the document 
B)  looking for information that is current within the document 
C)  looking for dates of cited sources within the document 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

Blogging sites are generally reliable and credible sources of quality information for speech research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

To conduct an effective research interview, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  have a specific plan of action for the interview 
B)  avoid asking obvious questions 
C)  ask leading questions 
D)  A and B 
A)  have a specific plan of action for the interview 
B)  avoid asking obvious questions 
C)  ask leading questions 
D)  A and B

Question 6

When interviewing a source, open-ended questions are preferable to leading questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following steps should be followed when evaluating information on the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consider source bias 
B)  Determine currency of information 
C)  Use fact-checking sites to check accuracy 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Consider source bias 
B)  Determine currency of information 
C)  Use fact-checking sites to check accuracy 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

The government site USA.gov is an unreliable Internet site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The Google search engine

It is appropriate to cite Wikipedia as your primary source for statistics and information supporting claims in your speech.

You can determine the currency of a document cited on the Internet by

Blogging sites are generally reliable and credible sources of quality information for speech research.

To conduct an effective research interview, you should

When interviewing a source, open-ended questions are preferable to leading questions.

Which of the following steps should be followed when evaluating information on the Internet?

The government site USA.gov is an unreliable Internet site.

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

The Google search engine

It is appropriate to cite Wikipedia as your primary source for statistics and information supporting claims in your speech.

You can determine the currency of a document cited on the Internet by

Blogging sites are generally reliable and credible sources of quality information for speech research.

To conduct an effective research interview, you should

When interviewing a source, open-ended questions are preferable to leading questions.

Which of the following steps should be followed when evaluating information on the Internet?

The government site USA.gov is an unreliable Internet site.

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