The Art of Public Speaking Chapter 7

Academic Database

A database that catalogues articles from scholarly journals.

Preliminary Bibliography

A list compiled early in the research process of works that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic.

Catalogue

A listing of all the books, periodicals, and other resources owned by a library.

Call Number

A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.

Newspaper and Periodical Database

A research aid that catalogues articles from a large number of magazines, journals, and newspapers.

Virtual Library

A search engine that combines internet technology with traditional library methods of cataloguing and assessing data.

Abstract

A summary of a magazine or journal article, written by someone other than the original author.

Reference Work

A work that synthesizes a large amount of related information for easy access by researchers.

Research Interview

An interview conducted to gather information for a speech.

Sponsoring Organization

An organization that, in the absence of a clearly identified author, is responsible for the content of a document on the internet.

Take plenty of notes, Record notes in a consistent format, Make a separate entry for each note, Distinguish among direct quotations, paraphrases and your own ideas

What 4 things should you do to take research notes efficiently?

Librarians, The Catalogue, Reference Works, Newspapers and Periodical Databases, Academic Databases

What are 5 resources for finding what you need in a library?

Authorship, Sponsorship, Recency

What are the 3 criteria for evaluating the soundness of research materials that you find on the internet?

determine purpose, Decide who, Arrange the interview, record it, Prepare questions

What should you do before an interview to help ensure a successful interview?

We speak best about subjects with which we are familiar. Supplementing speeches with personal touch can really bring the speech to life.

Why is it important to draw on your own knowledge and experience when gathering material for your speeches?

allows for more time

Why is it important to start your speech research early?

it gathers 15 to 20 works, it is easy to pic and choose the top 7 to use.

Why is the Preliminary Bib helpful when researching a speech?

Before the interview, During the interview, After the interview

what are the 3 stages of a research interview

Review and Transcribe your notes

what should you do after an interview to help ensure a successful interview?

Dress appropriately and be on time, Repeat the purpose of the interview, Set up the recorder if used, Keep the interview on track, Listen carefully, Don't overstay your welcome

what should you do during an interview to help ensure a successful interview?