Public Speaking Chapter 7

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_________ and periodical databases are invaluable for research on many topics

newspapers

what is the best way to find scholarly research?

academic databases

the second stage of the interviewing process:

-it is important to dress appropriately and to show up on time -it is a good idea at the outset to restate the purpose of the interview so as to refresh the interviewee's memory -if the interviewee consents to having the interview recorded, the equipment should be set up quickly and inconspicuously -the most important part of the interview is asking the questions -in addition to asking good questions, the interviewer must listen carefully to the answers -finally, the interviewer should try not to exceed the stipulated time period for the interview

how would someone make their research more productive?

-speakers must begin their research early -speakers should create a preliminary bibliography of research sources -speakers can save time and energy by taking research notes efficiently -the research process is most productive when speakers think about their materials as they research

how does a speaker save time and energy by taking research notes efficiently?

-take plenty of notes -record notes in a consistent format and make a subject heading for each note -make separate entry for each one -distinguish among direct quotations, paraphrases, and their own ideas

the first stage of the interviewing process:

-the interview process begins when a speaker formulates a reason for the interview -once the purpose of the interview is clear, a speaker must decide whom to interview and set up an appointment with that person -next the speaker needs to decide whether or not to record the interview -the most important task before the interview is preparing the questions to be asked

the third stage of the interviewing process:

-while the interview is still fresh, the researcher should review her or his notes -as soon as possible after the interview, the researcher should transcribe ideas and information from the interview into the same format as the rest of her or his research notes

what do reference works contain a wealth of information about a topic, including:

1. encyclopedias provide accurate, objective information on a wide range of subjects 2. yearbooks are annual publications that are invaluable for current information 3. quotation books can be useful, especially for introductions and conclusions 4. biographical aids provide information about people in the news

the three primary criteria for evaluating the quality of documents found on the internet:

1. if possible, one should assess the objectivity and expertise of a document's author 2. if there is no identifiable author, one should assess the sponsoring organization that produced the document 3. regardless of authorship or sponsorship, it is important to check the recency of the document

what are some special resources for finding materials on the internet?

1. virtual libraries combine internet technology with traditional library methods of assessing data 2. government resources allow instant access to an endless number of government documents and publications 3. wikipedia can be a valuable online resource when it is used critically and in conjunction with other research materials

supplementing facts and figures from books with personal experience can add what?

color and emotion to a speech

a speaker's own knowledge and experience can be a valuable resource for...

information on a speech topic

_____________ people with specialized knowledge is another way to gather materials for a speech

interviewing

__________ research is an important source of material for speeches

library

what is a powerful tool for speech research?

the internet

what within the library is a great help when forming your speech?

the librarian and the catalog (it lists all the books, periodicals, and other resources owned by the library)

what topics do we speak best about?

topics with which we are familiar with


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