The Art of Public Speaking (Lucas) Chapter 7
what are the resources available at the library?
-librarians -catalogue -reference works -newspaper -periodical databases
Which of the following are identified as reference works?
-quotation books, -yearbooks -encyclopedias
what are the steps to follow after the interview?
-review your notes ASAP -transcribe your notes
What kind of information about the source you are examining can be found in the library catalogue?
-subject or keyword -author -title -call number
What are some of the reasons for reviewing your notes as soon as possible after a research interview?
-to discover the main points that emerged in the interview -to verify information in notes while it is fresh -to pull out specific information that is useful to your speech
Two important sources of statistical and other types of information that are available online are the Statistical __________ from the U.S. Census Bureau and the __________ Factbook by the Central Intelligence Agency.
Abstract, World
What are the two major styles most commonly used by communication scholars for citing sources in a bibliography?
Modern Language Association (MLA) and American Psychological Association (APA)
What is the most important factor determining the outcome of an interview is
how well the interviewer prepares
Which of the following methods are recommended for taking notes efficiently?
taking plenty of notes, distinguishing among direct quotations, paraphrases and your own ideas, and making a separate entry for each note.
What are the Criteria to help distinguish the quality of an Internet source?
-authorship -sponsorship -recency
Instead of making research a mechanical routine that just gathers information, the research process can be a very __________ process.
creative
Electronic research aids that contain articles from magazines and journals are called periodical __________.
databases
How should you regard the usefulness of internet sources to the research process?
internet sources should be used as a supplement and not as a replacement for library research.
When students fail to start their research early, which of the following problems can occur?
lack of time for a research interview, research that takes longer than expected, and lack of availability of needed books
Periodical databases allow you to
locate magazine and journal articles
what is A summary of an article that is not written by the author of the article is called a(n)?
abstract
What are the numbers that libraries use to identify specific books and periodicals and to help organize them?
call numbers
Which of the following is a recommended method for taking notes?
recording notes in a consistent format
what are Books such as encyclopedias, yearbooks, quotation books, and biographical aids called?
reference works
An interview conducted to gather information for a speech is called
research interview
What are the 2 main tasks after a research interview?
review your notes and transcribe
What are Virtual libraries, government resources, and multicultural Web sites known as?
specialized research resources
Llibrarians can be an asset for research because
they are trained in library use and research methods
Which of the following is a reason for making a preliminary bibliography while you are doing research for a speech?
to help formulate a list of sources for investigation
T or F: When you give a speech you should depersonalize personal information and experience and rely on facts and statistics
False
What is the primary difference between academic databases and newspaper and periodical databases?
-Academic databases focus on scholarly journals, -newspaper and periodical databases focus on major newspapers, magazines, and other media
What are the steps to take ahead of an interview?
-Decide whom to interview -define the purpose of the interview -arrange the interview -decide whether to record the interview -make a preliminary bibliography -prepare your questions
What are the steps to follow during an interview?
-dress appropriately and be on time -repeat the purpose of the interview -set up the recorder, if you are recording -listen carefully -don't overstay your welcome
What are some ways you can greatly increase your odds of finding what you are looking for when using a search engine?
Use the + sign to limit the search, develop a search strategy and type in more specific parameters that get fewer results