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ProQuest Research Library, Academic Search, and Lexis Nexis Academic are examples of sources that are considered:
A. reference works.
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B. online databases.
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C. the World Wide Web.
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D. government documents.
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Question 2 of 20
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A good resource person to go to when asking help in conducting research is a(an):
A. Internet expert.
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B. TV reporter.
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C. librarian.
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D. insurance agent.
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Question 3 of 20
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About.com is considered a (an):
A. general search engine.
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B. personal Web site.
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C. subject directory.
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D. an e-mail address.
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Question 4 of 20
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Google is the most popular:
A. browser.
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B. subject directory.
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C. search engine.
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D. personal Web site.
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Question 5 of 20
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Personal interviews are good sources of supporting material for speeches because they add:
A. credibility.
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B. seriousness.
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C. entertainment.
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D. purpose.
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Question 6 of 20
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An advantage of using media resources for researching your topic is:
A. you may listen to an expert in the subject area that you are interested in.
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B. media resources may set you in a direction of research you did not expect.
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C. watching a television or radio program may spark new ideas and perspectives.
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D. All of the above answers choices are true.
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Question 7 of 20
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The most accessible and widely used source of information these days is the:
A. radio.
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B. TV.
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C. Internet.
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D. cell phone.
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Question 8 of 20
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In planning to conduct research, it is very important to have and start with a (an):
A. time line.
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B. strategy.
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C. resource person.
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D. Internet.
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Question 9 of 20
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When researching for supporting materials about the impact of violence in the media, it is a good idea to get assistance from this resource.
A. Television
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B. Call-in radio
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C. Librarian
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D. Personal interview
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Question 10 of 20
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When planning a personal interview with a source, it is best to:
A. contact the interviewee in writing.
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B. be mindful of the interviewee’s allotted time.
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C. always remember to follow up by thanking the interviewee.
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D. All of the above.
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Question 11 of 20
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In conducting a personal interview, setting limits on what will be covered should occur:
A. at the beginning of the interview.
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B. in the middle of the interview.
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C. at the end of the interview.
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D. during the strategy stage.
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Question 12 of 20
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For Thomas to deliver an informative speech about global warming, it is best for him to use this supporting material.
A. Humorous story
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B. Facts and statistics
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C. Peer testimony
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D. Personal story
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Question 13 of 20
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Believability of a speaker is highly dependent on supporting materials that are:
A. clear.
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B. entertaining.
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C. credible.
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D. impactful.
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Question 14 of 20
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When using the Internet to conduct research, it is most important to:
A. get the most current information.
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B. not spend too much time shopping online while researching.
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C. evaluate carefully that the sources are reliable and credible.
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D. realize it is the most time-saving method.
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Question 15 of 20
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Mandy interviewed a source who told about how she was illegally treated by the police. Using her information in the speech is an example of:
A. facts and statistics.
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B. narrative.
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C. testimony.
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D. hypothetical example.
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Question 16 of 20
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An advantage of using narratives in your speech is that they:
A. explain abstract concepts.
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B. calm emotions.
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C. create excitement.
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D. clarify technical ideas.
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Question 17 of 20
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Paul is delivering a speech on the hunger epidemic in the world. His speech could be helped with the use of:
A. facts and statistics.
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B. narratives.
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C. examples.
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D. All of the above
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Question 18 of 20
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When using statistics to support a speech, it is best to do all of the following EXCEPT:
A. use statistics to quantify ideas.
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B. use statistics to explain.
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C. present statistics with charts or graphs so it is easier for listeners to grasp.
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D. use a lot of statistics in a speech to make the speech exciting.
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Question 19 of 20
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When conducting research for supporting materials, it is imperative to remember:
A. there is one right source for certain information.
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B. always to take notes and record.
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C. always do a personal interview.
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D. use only the most current source of information.
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Question 20 of 20
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A hypothetical example is:
A. a false example.
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B. not real but can happen.
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C. an example used to prove a hypothesis.
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D. has no place in a speech.
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