Dual Enrollment Speech: Chapter 8

True or False Only two of the five standard formats for citing references require an alphabetical listing of research sources.

False

A benefit of using the library for researching your speech topic is:

Librarians can help you locate information on your topic, libraries have various sources of media, such as specialized dictionaries and art collections, that you might not be able to access online, and libraries may subscribe to search databases that aren't available through Google

Which type of citation is likely to result in a loss of credibility during your speech?

No citation

Citing your sources aloud is required to avoid____.

Plagiarism and to build credibility with your audience

A well-planned research strategy includes all of the following except:

Progress from the specific to the general

Using Search Engines, you should be able to develop a sense for the ___.

Ranking algorithm

Which of the following is the kind of data that is recorded in index cards?

References for later use, paraphrased ideas, and citations.

Which of the following Web references is likely to provide the most current statistical data?

The Population Reference Bureau

People often turn to research sites such as ______ for initial information, which can be helpful tools.

The metasearch engines Google and Bing

Identify the statement which does NOT describe metasearch engines.

They are comparable to the index of the book.

True or False Federal Digital System search information databases are produced by the U.S. government.

True

True or False The book catalog in most libraries is not an online database system.

True

To increase the efficiency of your internet search, you should:

Use advanced search functions to limit your search to pages that were updated recently, use Boolean operators, and Create a research strategy by narrowing your topic and using keywords effectively

For conducting an interview, which of the following should be done?

Use questions to summarize and direct the interview

What types of data should you NOT include on index cards to assist in the preparation of your speech content?

Your speech written word-for-word