COMM 1010 CHP. 7

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thinking about the material you find.

An essential part of doing research is

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

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

authorship.

Jermaine has cited an online source written on an individual blog last week reflecting the personal insights of a man named Bob. Even though Jermaine knows little about Bob, the entry is well-written, so he uses it. Jermaine failed to adequately evaluate the resource based on

1. authorship 2. sponsorship 3. recency

Johanna is worried that the Internet source she wants to use might not be a quality source. What are some of the criteria she should consider in determining the quality of the source?

1. government resources 2. Wikipedia

Specialized research resources include

is in a virtual library.

The recency of a source can usually be trusted if the source

are trained in research methods.

Librarians can be an asset for research because they

can help strengthen the points made in a speech.

Stories about personal experiences

transcribe your notes.

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

true

True or false: Search engines can be used to help use the Internet effectively for research.

1. The preliminary bibliography cites all sources that look like they might be relevant. 2. The final bibliography is turned in with your speech outline.

What are differences between a preliminary bibliography and the final bibliography?

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

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

a complex process when done well.

Conducting a research interview is

1. finding the main points expressed in the interview 2. identifying informative details you can include in your speech

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

follow the new leads and then move back to your original question list.

You are conducting a research interview, and some answers from the interviewee help you realize that your list of questions does not include some important information. The best way for you to continue with the interview is to

1/ By typing in more specific terms or phrases to get fewer results 2. By developing a search strategy 3. By selecting the type of source, such as "book" or "video"

Which of the following are ways you can greatly increase your odds of finding useful information when using a search engine?

1. making a separate entry for each note 2. distinguishing among direct quotations, paraphrases, and your own ideas 3. taking plenty of notes 4. using subject headings

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

brings the speech to life.

Using personal experience to supplement outside information in a speech

A search engine

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

a good starting point for research.

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

the U.S. Census Bureau

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

to start researching early in case problems arise.

Bernardo is preparing to do some research for an important speech. He should remember

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

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

a noted expert.

Doing a Google search for an author works especially well if the author is

He can get a general idea about his topic, as well as a large list of related resources.

Han is going to begin research for a speech. What should he bear in mind regarding Wikipedia?

Internet sources supplement library research.

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

creative

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

To use subject headings for each note

LaShawnda is conducting research and taking notes for her upcoming presentation. What should she remember about formatting her notes?

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

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?

getting an earlier start on her research.

Maddie has to present a speech tomorrow, but she still hasn't decided how to organize her main ideas and needs to gather some additional supporting statements. She most likely could have avoided these problems by

He can help them find all kinds of information because he is a trained professional.

Manuel is a librarian at a college library, and every day he sees hundreds of students looking for resources for doing research. What could Manuel tell the students about his job?

go to the physical location of the book.

Once you have the call number to locate a book for library research, you can

waiting too long before they start their research.

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

the reluctance of the patrons to seek help.

One of the largest obstacles to librarians' helping patrons is

save students time in locating materials.

Perhaps the most important purpose librarians can serve is to

1. repeating the purpose of the interview. 2. dressing in a reasonable way. 3. keeping the interview from veering off course. 4. setting up the recorder.

Steps to take during an interview include

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

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?

To keep track of potential sources

What is the purpose of a preliminary bibliography?

look for a link to a page that tells about the author.

When doing online research, if you can't find information about the author in the source, you should`

impartiality.

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

1. questions you can answer without the interview 2. loaded questions 3. leading questions

When preparing interview questions, it is best to avoid

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

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

preliminary

While researching a topic, you should keep a list of all sources you find on the topic. This is referred to as a(n) ______ bibliography.

1. Determine whether to record the interview 2. Define the purpose of the interview 3. Prepare your questions

Which of the following are steps to take before an arranged interview?

1. Sketch out main and supporting points 2. Experiment with ways to organize your thoughts

While researching your topic, you will begin to see relationships among ideas that will help you to do which of the following to improve your speech?

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

Wikipedia articles are followed by a list that includes

specialized research resources.

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

The Internet has no catalog.

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

how well the interviewer prepares.

The most important factor determining the outcome of an interview is

quotation book.

If Frankie wanted to find some words of wisdom or clever sayings, she would best be served by looking in a(n)

fandom

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?

search online for comments about the reputation of the source.

When you evaluate an online document for sponsorship, you should

Search engines

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

1. MLA 2. APA

Which are the major styles most commonly used by communication scholars for citing sources in a bibliography?

1. It is a tool that has been used by journalists for a long time. 2. It can be a good way to get information for a speech. 3. It is a highly skilled art when done well.

Which of the following statements are true about a research interview?

1. He didn't dress appropriately for a meeting in an office. 2. He didn't state the purpose of the interview. 3. He shouldn't have asked about how many parks the city has since that information is readily available elsewhere.

Marcus was preparing a speech on organized recreational activities. He met with the head of the parks department, Dan Albright, in his office for an interview. Marcus wore casual clothes: T-shirt and jeans. Without giving any reasons for requesting the interview, he jumped into his questions, asking Mr. Albright how many parks there were in the city, and what kind of feedback he received on recreational programs. At the end of the interview Marcus thanked Mr. Albright. Identify the mistakes that Marcus made.


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