Question 1 of 20
5.0 Points
ProQuest Research Library, Academic Search, and Lexis Nexis
Academic are examples of sources that are considered:
A. reference works.
B. online databases.
C. the World Wide
Web.
D. government
documents.
Question 2 of 20
5.0 Points
A good resource person to go to when asking help in
conducting research is a(an):
A. Internet expert.
B. TV reporter.
C. librarian.
D. insurance agent.
Question 3 of 20
5.0 Points
About.com is considered a (an):
A. general search
engine.
B. personal Web
site.
C. subject
directory.
D. an e-mail
address.
Question 4 of 20
5.0 Points
Google is the most popular:
A. browser.
B. subject
directory.
C. search engine.
D. personal Web
site.
Question 5 of 20
5.0 Points
Personal interviews are good sources of supporting material
for speeches because they add:
A. credibility.
B. seriousness.
C. entertainment.
D. purpose.
Question 6 of 20
5.0 Points
An advantage of using media resources for researching your
topic is:
A. you may listen to
an expert in the subject area that you are interested in.
B. media resources
may set you in a direction of research you did not expect.
C. watching a
television or radio program may spark new ideas and perspectives.
D. All of the above
answers choices are true.
Question 7 of 20
5.0 Points
The most accessible and widely used source of information
these days is the:
A. radio.
B. TV.
C. Internet.
D. cell phone.
Question 8 of 20
5.0 Points
In planning to conduct research, it is very important to
have and start with a (an):
A. time line.
B. strategy.
C. resource person.
D. Internet.
Question 9 of 20
5.0 Points
When researching for supporting materials about the impact
of violence in the media, it is a good idea to get assistance from this
resource.
A. Television
B. Call-in radio
C. Librarian
D. Personal
interview
Question 10 of 20
5.0 Points
When planning a personal interview with a source, it is best
to:
A. contact the
interviewee in writing.
B. be mindful of the
interviewee’s allotted time.
C. always remember
to follow up by thanking the interviewee.
D. All of the above.
Question 11 of 20
5.0 Points
In conducting a personal interview, setting limits on what
will be covered should occur:
A. at the beginning
of the interview.
B. in the middle of
the interview.
C. at the end of the
interview.
D. in advance before
the interview.
Question 12 of 20
5.0 Points
For Thomas to deliver an informative speech about global
warming, it is best for him to use this supporting material.
A. Humorous story
B. Facts and
statistics
C. Peer testimony
D. Personal story
Question 13 of 20
5.0 Points
Believability of a speaker is highly dependent on supporting
materials that are:
A. clear.
B. entertaining.
C. credible.
D. impactful.
Question 14 of 20
5.0 Points
When using the Internet to conduct research, it is most
important to:
A. get the most
current information.
B. not spend too
much time shopping online while researching.
C. evaluate
carefully that the sources are reliable and credible.
D. realize it is the
most time-saving method.
Question 15 of 20
5.0 Points
Mandy interviewed a source who told about how she was
illegally treated by the police. Using her information in the speech is an
example of:
A. facts and
statistics.
B. narrative.
C. testimony.
D. hypothetical
example.
Question 16 of 20
5.0 Points
An advantage of using narratives in your speech is that
they:
A. explain abstract
concepts.
B. calm emotions.
C. create
excitement.
D. clarify technical
ideas.
Question 17 of 20
5.0 Points
Paul is delivering a speech on the hunger epidemic in the
world. His speech could be helped with the use of:
A. facts and
statistics.
B. narratives.
C. examples.
D. All of the above
Question 18 of 20
5.0 Points
When using statistics to support a speech, it is best to do
all of the following EXCEPT:
A. use statistics to
quantify ideas.
B. use statistics to
explain.
C. present
statistics with charts or graphs so it is easier for listeners to grasp.
D. use a lot of
statistics in a speech to make the speech exciting.
Question 19 of 20
5.0 Points
When conducting research for supporting materials, it is
imperative to remember:
A. there is one
right source for certain information.
B. always to take
notes and record.
C. always do a
personal interview.
D. use only the most
current source of information.
Question 20 of 20
5.0 Points
A hypothetical example is:
A. a false example.
B. not real but can
happen.
C. an example used
to prove a hypothesis.
D. has no place in a
speech.
