Chp 13

Question 1

Search engines

Verifying sources

Answer 1

Online research

Question 2

Databases and search engines

Reference works

Answer 2

Library research

Question 3

Interviews allow you to do what 3 things

Answer 3

1) gather information
2) check accuracy
3) understand others perspectives

Question 4

Research that involves asking a number of people about their opinions, preferences, actions, or beliefs relevant to a speaking topic

Answer 4

Survey research

Question 5

Survey research is useful for what 2 situations

Answer 5

1) when there is a lack of published research

2) to learn about your audience’s knowledge and attitudes regarding your topic

Question 6

Material used to support claims a speaker makes

Answer 6

Evidence

Question 7

Name the 3 functions of evidence

Answer 7

1) makes ideas more clear, compelling, and interesting
2) fortifies a speakers opinions
3) heightens a speakers credibility

Question 8

List the 4 types of research

Answer 8

1) online
2) library
3) interviews
4) surveys

Question 9

Numbers that summarize many individuals cases or demonstrate relationships between phenomena

Answer 9

Statistics

Question 10

When using statistics, your should do what 4 things

Answer 10

1) limit the number used in a speech
2) round off numbers
3) use statistics that are timely
4) make them meaningful and interesting to listeners

Question 11

Name 3 ways to give an example

Answer 11

1) un detailed
2) detailed
3) hypothetical

Question 12

A form of evidence that uses associations between two things that are similar in some important way

Answer 12

Comparison

Question 13

Explicit or direct comparisons (like or as)

“A teacher is like a guide”

Answer 13

Similes

Question 14

Implicit comparisons that suggest likeness between two things that have something in common
“Love is a rose”

Answer 14

Metaphors

Question 15

A form of evidence that uses exact citations of statements made by others (aka testimony)

Answer 15

Quotation

Question 16

Ethical and effective quotations meet 3 criteria

Answer 16

1) listeners know and respect the source
2) accuracy
3) unbiased source

Question 17

To reinforce ideas or present information

Answer 17

Visual aids

Question 18

Charts 
Graphs 
Photographs 
Transparences 
Computer graphics 
Physical objects

Answer 18

Visual aids

Question 19

Visual aid guidelines (4)

Answer 19

1) large/clear
2) simple/uncluttered
3) safe and non distracting
4) avoid visual overload