chapter 11 speech being credible and using evidence notes

what does the "why" mean in the sentence "why you are telling us about this topic in this manner?"

emphasizes the goal or the purpose of your presentation

what does the "you" mean?

emphasizes you as the speaker and why you have earned the right to speak

which of the following can be effectively utilized when gathering evidence for your speeches?

personal experience, library resources, and the internet

which of the following results in higher credibility scores?

effective delivery skills

what are the two obligations for establishing credibility and using evidence?

1. you have an obligation to be true to yourself and have worthy purposes and goals. you should employ ethical means to achieve ethical ends 2. and to use accurate information and to cite the sources of such information

which type of source undergoes blind peer review to ensure high-quality information and contains specified studies?

academic journal articles

what does "this topic" mean?

asks you to analyze the appropriateness of the subject you have selected

why is source credibility important?

because it helps the audience understand "why you are telling us about this topic in this manner?"

how do you give credit to a source?

citations should be used to document your use of evidence. bibliographic citations appear on your outline whereas verbal citations are presented orally during your speech

what are the four dimensions of credibility?

competence trustworthiness dynamism common ground

if a person speaks with vocal variety, moves towards the audience, or uses facial expressions and gestures, he or she is exhibiting which aspect of credibility?

dynamism

what are the eight types of supporting material when looking for evidence?

examples narratives surveys testimonials numbers and statistics analogies explanations definitions

brief notations in your outline that indicate a reference used in your speech are called ............ references, while ............... references are complete citations that appear in the "references" section of the speech outline

internal, bibliographic

what does the "us" mean?

invites you to analyze the audience to determine their reason for listening to you

when evaluating sources you should ensure that the supporting material......

is verifiable

what is source credibility?

its the perception of your effectiveness as a speaker

where can evidence come from?

library materials come in a variety of forms. the key to finding information in the library is knowing various databases to search

what does "this manner" mean?

requires you to consider the organization and other strategies that you selected for your presentation

which of the following statements regarding source credibility is not true?

source credibility is something a speaker possesses

information used to substantiate arguments and clarify a speakers position is called......

supporting materials

which type of supporting material includes written or oral statements of others experiences?

testimonial evidence

where can evidence come from?

the internet provides quick access to a variety of information but that information must be carefully verified for accuracy

which aspect of source credibility is the degree to which a speaker is perceived as honest, friendly, and honorable?

trustworthiness

where can evidence come from?

when using other persons you should carefully plan interview questions to make your use of testimony more valid

where can evidence come from?

your personal experience can add to your credibility and clarify your personal knowledge; however personal experience should be carefully evaluated before use