Test 2 Flashcards
Call number
A number used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and indicate where they can be found in shelves
Catalogue
A listing of all the books, periodicals, and other resources owned by a library.
Reference work
A work that synthesizes a large amount of related info for easy access by researchers.
What is the best collection of quotations
Battlers familiar quotations
Biographical aids
When you need info about ppl in the news you can turn to reference books
Academic database
A database that catalogues articles from scholarly journals
Abstract
A summary of a magazine or journal article written by someone other that the original author
Where is the best place for academic journals
JSTOR and google scholar
Virtual library
A search engine that combines internet technology with traditional library methods of cataloging and assessing data
Government resources
Statistical abstract - standard reference source for info off social political and economical info
Brief example
A specific case referred to in a passing illustrate a point
Extended example
A story or narrative or anecdote developed at some length to illustrate a point
Hypothetical example
An example that describes imaginary or fictitious situations
Personalized ideas
One clear VIVID example rather than several statistical examples
Statistics
Numerical data
Mean median and mode
Mean - average
Median- middle number
Mode- number occurring the most
Statistics to quantify
Impact of examples is enhanced when they are combined with statistics that show the examples to be typical
Main points
Most speeches will contain 2 or 3
Spatial order
A method of speech organization on which main points follow a directional pattern
Causal order
A method of speech organization in which the main points show a cause and effect relationship
Signposts
A very brief statement that indicates where a speaker is on the speech that focuses attention on key ideas to let you know what point you are in your speech
Credibility
Credibility is mostly a matter of being qualified to speak on a given topic and of being perceived a a qualified by your listener
Goodwill
The audiences perception of whether the speaker has the best interest of the audience in mind
Intro tips
- Keep intro brief
- Intro materials on research and keep handy
- Be creative
- Don’t worry about exact wording
- Work on intro in detail so you can deliver with minimum notes and and strong eye contact
- Don’t rush and establish focused environment
Outline plan
Main point
Sub point
Sub sub point
Sub sub sub point
Main points and subpoints
Label in full sentences with outline
Denotative
A literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase
Connotative
The meaning suggested by the associations or emoticons triggered by a word or phrase
Simile
A comparison using like or as
Metaphor
A comparison often using a phrase
Parallelism
The similar arrangement of a pair or series of related words, phrases or sentences
Antithesis
A juxtaposition of contrasting ideas usually in parallel structure
