SPC Chapter 7

preliminary bibliography

a list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic.

research interview

an interview conducted to gather information for a speech.

sponsoring organization

an organization that, in the absence of a clearly identified author, is responsible for the content of a document on the internet.

catalogue

A listing of all books, periodicals, and other resources owned by a library.

call number

A number used by libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.

newspaper and periodical database

A research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of magazines, journals, and newspapers.

reference work

A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers.

virtual library

a search engine that combines internet technology with traditional library methods of cataloguing and assessing data.

abstract

a summary of a magazine or journal article, written by someone other than the original author.

before the interview

define the purpose of the interview decide whom to interview arrange the interview decide whether to record the interview prepare your questions

during the interview

dress appropriately and be on time repeat the purpose set up recorder keep interview on track listen carefully don't overstay your welcome

academic database

a database that catalogues articles from scholarly journals.

authorship, sponsorship, recency

What are 3 criteria for evaluating the soundness of research materials that you find on the internet?

librarians, catalogues, reference works, newspaper/periodical databases, academic databases

What are five resources for finding what you need in the library?

before the interview, during the interview, after the interview

What are the 3 stages of a research interview?

after the interview

review your notes as soon as possible transcribe your notes

take plenty of notes, record notes in a consistent format, make a separate entry for each note

what are 4 ways to take research efficiently?

We speak best about subjects with which we are familiar

why is it important to draw on your own knowledge and experience in gathering materials for your speech?