If you are giving a speech on a topic you already have experience with, you do not need to gather outside information.
(Ans- false
You go to your
... [Show More] campus library to locate a certain book on hiking and discover the text is not available in the library. Which of the following options (if any) are possible solutions? Select all that apply.
(Ans- Locate an electronic copy of the book or request an interlibrary loan.
Continue to scan the shelf to locate the text or another text that may prove just as helpful.
During a persuasive speech your fellow classmate states, "Dr. Ashley holds advanced degrees in Theology and has a fluent knowledge of Hebrew and Greek. Through his years of researchhe has found the Dead Sea Scrolls to be authentic manuscripts."
What type of source credibility is he emphasizing?
(Ans- Authority
While watching a political debate, you hear one of the candidates state: "Don't take my word for it; an independent study conducted by Quinnipiac University, an organization known for their neutrality, verified the facts I just presented to you!"
What type of source credibility is he emphasizing?
(Ans- Objectivity
During a class debate, one of your classmates (Student A) cites a 2001 study that suggests phobias are learned from a child's peers within the first five years of life. Another classmate (Student B) interjects and states, "A newer study conducted in 2012 by the American Psychological Association suggests phobias are learned from our parents and not by our peers."
What type of source credibility is Student B emphasizing?
(Ans- Currency
While presenting a persuasive speech your classmate mentions he is the president of the campus' Bigfoot club. He then proceeds to say, "It's obvious to anyone that takes a look at the hard evidence that Bigfoot exists!"
Based on the information above, your classmate's information lacks
(Ans- Objectivity
Noah was having a difficult time locating sources for his speech topic. He did have one good book on the subject and began reviewing the author's references for leads. Noah's approach is known as:
(Ans- Snowballing
Archived newspapers can be located in your campus library. They are stored on flat pieces of film called: __
(Ans- Microfiche
Online periodicals are oftentimes free and available for your use on campus.
(Ans- True
f you already have experience and are knowledgeable in a topic you intend to present, you do not need to research.
(Ans- false
It's important to identify the credentials of your sources for your speech. These credentials provide the source with ___.
(Ans- authority
According to your text, one of the quickest and most direct approaches to gathering information is through an _.
(Ans- Interview [Show Less]