CH 9 Quiz SPCH

Which of the following sources contain entries maintained by individuals or groups?

blogs

A large portion of the web that general search engines cannot access is referred to as what?

deep web

In which kind of source is information represented in such a way as to provoke a desired response?

desired response

Which term describes the deliberate falsification of data and resources?

disinformation

Wikipedia is the world's largest, experimental, free

encyclopedia

Discerning the accuracy of content is usually pretty easy.

false

What is a common problem when looking for sources using a search engine like Google?

finding false information

Which of the following is a method by which a speaker collects primary information through face-to-face communication?

interviewing

Which of the following provides access to a college's database collection that may provide a starting point to finding books and primary sources?

library portal

Urban legends are a form of

misinformation

Sources that provide firsthand testimony about an event are examples of which type of sources?

primary sources

A textbook is considered a(n)

secondary sources

Depending on the speech and the occasion, the speaker may choose to reference a poetry collection.

true

The search for supporting material is a time for you to delve into your subject and select material that supports your speech points.

true

One way to ensure that sources you find are accurate is to use a

watchdog website