speech test 2 part 2

advocacy websites

is a website with the major purpose of raising awareness or persuading people to act

general search engine

is an internet search engine that allows you to enter keywords and find related websites

general search engines

is an internet search engine that allows you to enter keywords and find related websites

subject directory

is an organized list of links to websites on specific topics

responsible knowledge

is comprehensive knowledge of a topic area that includes major features and issues, expert opinions, latest developments and local applications, relevance to listeners, and opposing views

hypothetical example

is not real, but is representative of actual people, situations, or events

objective information

is the criterion for evaluating whether or not a source provides an unbiased or balanced perspective

free form

no specific rules of rhyme, meter, or length, also called free verse.

accuracy

the criterion for evaluating the correctness of information by checking it against other information

authority

the criterion for evaluating the credentials of a source

objectivity

the criterion for evaluating whether or not a source provides an unbiased or balanced perspective

you will most likely digress into reading

Why should you avoid speaking from a formal outline?

master narrative

A speech structured around a story that reveals some important truth

encourages others to take you seriously

Why are supporting information and materials important to public speaking?

to keep your speech in order

Why is outlining an important part of structuring a speech?

- description vividly recreate the topic for the audience - description employ colorful language - demonstration show an orderly sequence of steps - demonstration benefit from presentation aids - explanation call for clear definitions of important terms - explanation benefit from good examples - explanation can make effective use of analogies

What are the principles of effective speech structure and what is important about each?

- select good topics - use your time well - good organization - provide colorful, striking content - put a lot of energy into your presentation

What are the qualities that help determine "informative value"?

- description.... - demonstration... - explanation...

What are the types of informative speeches and be able to recognize an example of each

- expand our knowledge and understanding of the world - learn skills that are beneficial or enjoyable - understand the nature, workings, and implications of important aspects of the phenomena

What basic human needs does Informative speaking address?

to rephrase or summarize the words of others

What does it mean to paraphrase something?

- the main features or issues of your topic - the most respected authorities on your topic and what they say about it - the latest developments and local applications - how your topic might affect the lives of listeners - on controversial topics, the opposing views

What does responsible knowledge include?

make the audience think

What is a rhetorical question designed to do?

to turn information into knowledge when we share it and explain its meaning and significance to others

What is the essence of informative speaking?

balance

What principle of effective speech structure suggests that all major parts of a speech should receive appropriate development?

- is my topic significant enough to merit an informative speech? - what do my listeners already know about my topic? - what more do they need to know to accomplish my purpose? - do i understand my topic well enough to help my audience understand it?

What should you consider regarding the informative value of your speech topic?

body

Which part of the speech should be the longest?

narrative

Which supporting material is best for getting your audience to feel emotions?

probe

a question that ask a person to elaborate on a response

narratives

a story that illustrates the ideas or theme of a speech

information website

a website designed to provide factual information on a subject

advocacy website

a website with the major purpose of raising awareness or persuading people to act

quoting out of context

avoid ___________________, an unethical use of a quotation that changes or distorts its original meaning

examples

are incidents that illustrate a speakers points

embedded narratives

are stories inserted within speeches that illustrate the speakers points

factual example

are the most effective type, as they are based on something that actually happened or really existed

prestige testimony

citing the words of an admired public figure or text

expert testimony

citing the words of people (or institutions) qualified by training or experience to speak as authorities on a subject

lay testimony

citing the words or views of ordinary people on a subject

interference

conclusions derived from events and factual information

documents file

contain articles downloaded from search engines or pages you scanned into your computer

subject file

contain the precise info you discover and gather while conducting your research

source file

contains complete information for citing your consulted sources on your bibliography

research log

is a file in which you jot down ideas, list key terms, and prioritize readings

metasearch engine

is a search tool that compiles results from multiple search engines

information websites

is a website designed to provide factual information on a subject

fact

descriptive statements that can be verified as true or false by independent observation or by experts

opinion

expressions of personal evaluation and conviction

statistics

facts measured mathematically

disinformation

have been willfully fabricated or distorted beyond reason in order to advance a hidden agenda

- keep careful records throughout your research process - ask instructor or librarian when u don't know how to cite a source - take good notes that document your sources, have your own ideas and info from your sources - always cite when you have quotes, record quotations accurately - do not quote or paraphrase others out of context - when in doubt cite your sources - run your completed work through an online plagiarism checker

how to avoid accidental plagiarism

accidental plagiarism

includes various forms of unintentional academic dishonesty due to sloppy research techniques

explanation

informative speech that offers information about nature, workings, and implications of abstract and complex subjects

demonstration

informative speech that show the audience how to do someting

description

informative speech that uses vivid language to illustrate an activity, object, person or place

reluctant testimony

invoking the words of sources who appear to speak against their own interests

vicarious experience narrative

occur when the speaker invites listeners to imagine themselves enacting a story

peer review

process by which articles in scholarly journals are checked by experts in the field for quality and accuracy before being approved for publication

reinforcer

provides encouragement for the person to communicate further

testimony

refers to citing the words and ideas of others to support a point

mirror question

repeats part of a response to encourage additional discussion

direct quotation

repeats the exact words of others to support a point

paraphrase

rephrases or summarizes the words of others to support a point

supporting materials

the facts and statistics, testimony, examples, and narratives that are the building blocks of substantive speechmaking

reference or research librarians

the most valuable resource in the library

anyone can add info.. not reliably factual

why is wikipedia not accepted as a reliable source