The Art of Public Speaking (Lucas) Chapter 7

what are the resources available at the library?

-librarians -catalogue -reference works -newspaper -periodical databases

Which of the following are identified as reference works?

-quotation books, -yearbooks -encyclopedias

what are the steps to follow after the interview?

-review your notes ASAP -transcribe your notes

What kind of information about the source you are examining can be found in the library catalogue?

-subject or keyword -author -title -call number

What are some of the reasons for reviewing your notes as soon as possible after a research interview?

-to discover the main points that emerged in the interview -to verify information in notes while it is fresh -to pull out specific information that is useful to your speech

Two important sources of statistical and other types of information that are available online are the Statistical __________ from the U.S. Census Bureau and the __________ Factbook by the Central Intelligence Agency.

Abstract, World

What are the two major styles most commonly used by communication scholars for citing sources in a bibliography?

Modern Language Association (MLA) and American Psychological Association (APA)

What is the most important factor determining the outcome of an interview is

how well the interviewer prepares

Which of the following methods are recommended for taking notes efficiently?

taking plenty of notes, distinguishing among direct quotations, paraphrases and your own ideas, and making a separate entry for each note.

What are the Criteria to help distinguish the quality of an Internet source?

-authorship -sponsorship -recency

Instead of making research a mechanical routine that just gathers information, the research process can be a very __________ process.

creative

Electronic research aids that contain articles from magazines and journals are called periodical __________.

databases

How should you regard the usefulness of internet sources to the research process?

internet sources should be used as a supplement and not as a replacement for library research.

When students fail to start their research early, which of the following problems can occur?

lack of time for a research interview, research that takes longer than expected, and lack of availability of needed books

Periodical databases allow you to

locate magazine and journal articles

what is A summary of an article that is not written by the author of the article is called a(n)?

abstract

What are the numbers that libraries use to identify specific books and periodicals and to help organize them?

call numbers

Which of the following is a recommended method for taking notes?

recording notes in a consistent format

what are Books such as encyclopedias, yearbooks, quotation books, and biographical aids called?

reference works

An interview conducted to gather information for a speech is called

research interview

What are the 2 main tasks after a research interview?

review your notes and transcribe

What are Virtual libraries, government resources, and multicultural Web sites known as?

specialized research resources

Llibrarians can be an asset for research because

they are trained in library use and research methods

Which of the following is a reason for making a preliminary bibliography while you are doing research for a speech?

to help formulate a list of sources for investigation

T or F: When you give a speech you should depersonalize personal information and experience and rely on facts and statistics

False

What is the primary difference between academic databases and newspaper and periodical databases?

-Academic databases focus on scholarly journals, -newspaper and periodical databases focus on major newspapers, magazines, and other media

What are the steps to take ahead of an interview?

-Decide whom to interview -define the purpose of the interview -arrange the interview -decide whether to record the interview -make a preliminary bibliography -prepare your questions

What are the steps to follow during an interview?

-dress appropriately and be on time -repeat the purpose of the interview -set up the recorder, if you are recording -listen carefully -don't overstay your welcome

What are some ways you can greatly increase your odds of finding what you are looking for when using a search engine?

Use the + sign to limit the search, develop a search strategy and type in more specific parameters that get fewer results