ch.9 comm 101

Well before reading background information, taking notes or conducting interviews, speakers must __________. a. think carefully about what they want a speech to accomplish b. review online source materials available on the topic c. decide how many presentation aids they will need d. thoroughly evaluate how other speakers have approached similar subjects

a. think carefully about what they want a speech to accomplish

What is the first step you should take when you want to conduct an interview? a. Establish the purpose of the interview. b. Choose the interviewee. c. Write the questions. d. Find a place to conduct the interview.

a. Establish the purpose of the interview.

According to Beall, Wikipedia is a good resource in terms of a. finding other sources that may be listed on a specific page. b. getting information from international sources. c. getting multi-authored resources. d. getting credible information quickly.

a. finding other sources that may be listed on a specific page.

Which of the following is NOT accurate when developing a research plan for a speech? a. gather only the amount of information you think you'll need b. start early c. select materials that clarify information for listeners d. prepare a preliminary list of references

a. gather only the amount of information you think you'll need

Emily's speech claims, "Today, high school students are drinking more. While marijuana and drug use are declining, alcohol consumption among high school students is increasing." She is sincere but does not include oral citations. What's the most obvious issue with her statements? a. They lack relevancy. b. They lack proof and support materials. c. They include two main topics. d. They are prejudicial.

b. They lack proof and support materials.

Carla begins her speech by saying, "Imagine you see several Snapchats showing people at outdoor festivals eating red Strawberry Shortcake Oreo cookies. Then you access a Facebook page devoted to locating the five new summer Oreo flavors in stores. You've just experienced social media marketing." Carla's speech clarifies a term by using __________. a. a literal analogy b. a definition by example c. a figurative analogy d. an operational definition

b. a definition by example

One way to check if a website is reliable and credible is to a. see how many people have visited the site. b. look at the URL. c. check the links to see if they are credible. d. see if the site has been referenced anywhere else.

b. look at the URL.

Which of the following can indicate that a website is not current and may not be a good information resource? a. The homepage is poorly designed. b. The author and publisher are listed. c. It has links to other websites that do not work. d. It is not the first website listed by a search engine.

c. It has links to other websites that do not work.

One of the issues related to Wikipedia's credibility, according to Beall, is that: a. content is never updated. b. content is rarely updated. c. content can be and is changed frequently. d. authors of the content are unknown.

c. content can be and is changed frequently.

When evaluating a website as a source for a speech, Niles saw that it was last updated in 1998. What aspect of the website is he noting? a. publishing body b. purpose c. currency d. comparison

c. currency

Because websites aren't subject to the same evaluation and reviews as other sources, it is recommended that you __________. a. don't use websites b. rely on printed resources and interviews with credible experts c. evaluate the people and organizations responsible for the site d. limit research to one web-based reference

c. evaluate the people and organizations responsible for the site

Another way to assess the credibility of an online source a. is to see if the site is affiliated with an Ivy League institution, for example, Harvard. b. see if anyone credible endorses the site. c. look at the qualifications of the person who created it. d. see if a medical doctor created the site.

c. look at the qualifications of the person who created it.

Which type of definition includes the steps that make up a process? a. definition by example b. connotative definition c. operational definition d. logical definition

c. operational definition

Which of the following is a primary function of statistics in a speech? a. to provide a hypothetical example b. to incorporate emotional appeals c. to show trends or patterns d. to prove you conducted research

c. to show trends or patterns

__________ are extended examples, such as narratives. a. Logical Definitions b. Statistics c. Analogies d. Illustrations

d. Illustrations

After Stefan looked at 10 different types of support material for his speech, he chose two reference books and three journal articles because he felt they were more likely to help him create his speech. What aspect of the research plan did Stefan accomplish by narrowing his support material? a. Gather more information than you think you need. b. Start early. c. Take good notes. d. Prepare a preliminary list of references.

d. Prepare a preliminary list of references.

According to Melissa Beall, the founder of Wikipedia has said which of the following? a. Wikipedia is 100 percent reliable as a source. b. All of Wikipedia's entries have been referenced and fact-checked. c. Wikipedia could be used exclusively for online research. d. Wikipedia should not be used as a primary source for information.

d. Wikipedia should not be used as a primary source for information.

According to Melissa Beall, knowing what we are talking about makes us a. better speakers. b. knowledgeable. c. confident. d. credible.

d. credible.

Donelle cautioned the board members against outsourcing garbage removal. She said, "What if the outside company turns out to be unreliable, and this leads to garbage piled up in the streets with a dramatic increase in disease-carrying pests?" Which type of illustration is Donelle using? a. case history b. factual c. literal d. hypothetical

d. hypothetical

Jeremy's speech on multiple sclerosis included personal examples of his mother's struggle with the disease. The examples he gives are a form of __________. a. figurative analogy b. hypothetical illustration c. statistics d. testimony

d. testimony

As Kelly develops her research plan, she makes a note to include a variety of examples, statistics, and testimony in her speech. Which of the following is she concerned with? a. starting early b. complete source information c. the reference list d. types of supporting material

d. types of supporting material