speech chapter 7

When students fail to start their research early, which of the following problems are likely to occur?

1) A research interview cannot be scheduled in time. 2) Needed books may not be available. 3) The research takes longer than expected. 4) There is insufficient time to think about findings.

Which of the following types of information are found in most library catalogues?

1) Author and title 2) Call number 3) Whether the material is checked out or available

Tisha is working on a research project. She has been doing most of her research online and she has doubts about the authorship of some of the materials she has found. What are some tips she needs to remember?

1) She can find out about reputable authors by doing a search on Google. 2) If she cannot identify the author of a document, she should not use it as a source. 3) There is often a link to an author's homepage that can be used for online resources.

At a library you can use the catalogue to search for a book by which of the following?

1) Subject 2) Author 3) Title 4) Keyword

Lilly is researching for her speech about investments, and she is going to use a variety of online resources. In order to properly evaluate her sources for recency, she needs to remember which of the following?

1) That publication dates are often found at the top or bottom of a page 2) That sources in a virtual library are usually recent 3) To be extra certain of recency when citing statistics

Google is an example of which kind of tool used to find materials on the Internet?

A search engine

When preparing for an interview, the interviewer needs to do which of the following?

1) Determine whom to interview 2) Set up a time for the interview

Following an investigative interview, what should you focus on when you review your notes?

1) Finding the main points expressed in the interview 2) Identifying informative details you can include in your speech

Which of the following is an academic database that grants access to millions of scholarly articles covering topics ranging from economics and sociology to science and medicine?

Academic OneFile

Finding information about the author of an online resource

can be done with a Google search for a reputable author.

True or false: A speech should be depersonalized, relying only on facts and statistics.

False

How do experts suggest that you view the relationship between looking for research resources on the Internet and research at a library?

Internet sources supplement library research.

An example of a database that contains peer-reviewed, academic journals is

JSTOR.

Encyclopedias, yearbooks, and quotation books are publications called

Reference works

How does the Internet research differ from using a traditional library?

The Internet has no catalogue.

What is the purpose of a preliminary bibliography?

To keep track of potential sources

Mike is giving a speech about Madagascar's government and current politics. Which of the following Internet resources is likely to provide the most reliable information?

World Factbook

In contrast to several years ago, Wikipedia is now seen as

a good starting point for research.

Sometimes when you look in a newspaper or periodical database, instead of a full article, you only get

an abstract

Stories about personal experiences

can help strengthen the points made in a speech.

As you encounter the titles of books, magazines, and Internet documents you may use as sources for your research, you should

create a preliminary bibliography.

Instead of being a boring routine that just gathers information, the research process can be a very ______ process.

creative

The most important factor determining the outcome of an interview is

how well the interviewer prepares.

When evaluating a resource for sponsorship, the key thing to look for is

impartiality

An interview conducted to gather information for a speech is called

research interview.

An interview conducted to gather information for a speech is called a

research interview.

Perhaps the most important purpose librarians can serve is to

save students time in locating materials.

The best way to test for recency of a document is to

search for a publication or copyright date at the top or bottom.

Good note-taking strategies include

separating quotations, paraphrases, and original thoughts.

An example of a specialized research resource available on the Internet is

the U.S. Census Bureau.

One of the biggest mistakes students make when doing a research project is

waiting too long before they start their research.

What are the three criteria for evaluating Internet documents?

Authorship, sponsorship, and recency

If you are using the Internet to research the importance of fandoms in modern culture, which of the following would be the worst search term?

Fandom

Wikipedia, USA.gov, and World Factbook are all examples of

specialized research resources.

An essential part of doing research is

thinking about the material you find.

the two main tasks after a research interview are to review your notes and to

transcribe your notes.

What are some methods someone can use to examine a resource for sponsorship?

1) Learn about the site's founders and contributors 2) Do a Google search to find reviews and criticisms of the organization 3) Click on the About tab to learn about the organization's mission

Which of the following is not an example of a reference work?

Search engines

Critically evaluating your research can alter speech content by doing which of the following?

1) Changing your perspective 2) Helping you organize your speech 3) Showing you new connections between ideas

Which of the following are basic steps that lead to a successful outcome from a research interview?

1) Don't overstay your welcome 2) Listen carefully 3) Keep the interview on track 4) Repeat the purpose of the interview

Which of the following methods for note-taking tend to be most efficient?

1) Making a separate entry for each note 2) Taking plenty of notes 3) Distinguishing among direct quotations, paraphrases, and your own ideas 4) Using subject headings

What are some of the research sources typically available in the library?

1) Quotation books 2) Periodical databases 3) Biographical aids 4) Yearbooks

Which of the following are recommended actions after you finish a research interview?

1) Review your notes quickly 2) Transcribe your notes 3) Identify major points that emerged during the interview

Steps to take during an interview include

1) setting up the recorder. 2) repeating the purpose of the interview. 3) keeping the interview from veering off course.

Which of the following sources would be the most useful for finding statistical information about the number of registered Democrats and Republicans in each state of the United States?

The U.S. Census Bureau

A summary of an article is called

an abstract.

In general, if the author of an Internet document cannot be identified, the next thing that you can do in terms of evaluating the document is to determine the document's ______ organization.

sponsoring

Wikipedia articles are followed by a list that includes'

1) external links to related Web sites 2) footnotes 3) references

Specialized research resources include

1) Wikipedia 2) Government Resources

Benjamin has created a speech outline on animal rights based on a Web site he found sponsored by a group known as Citizens and Governments Working to Bring Dignity to All Species. The Web site looks professional, and the content is well-written and updated daily. When he presents his speech, a classmate points out that this group is known as a radical fringe group that fabricates information and participates in illegal activities, and has little respect, even among other groups sharing the same mission. Benjamin did not properly check his source for

sponsorship

For research on a speech about recycling, Sharon wrote down a citation for a newspaper article that she found online as "Conrads, David. Home deconstruction: Can an entire house be recycled? Christian Science Monitor. csmonitor.com." Which of the following should she have also included in her citation to follow APA style?

1) The first and last page number of the article, if available 2) The date the article was published