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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
1. The bibliographic information you collect from your sources will be the same regardless of the type of source you are
using.
a. True
b. False
2. One of the best ways to give meaning to new ideas is through comparison and contrast.
a. True
b. False
3. A hypothesis is an educated guess about a cause-and-effect relationship between two or more things.
a. True
b. False
4. Because you have already obtained permission to interview the expert on your subject, it is unnecessary to get
permission to quote.
a. True
b. False
5. Wikipedia is a good place to begin research, but should not be the primary source.
a. True
b. False
6. Research cards are preliminary records of relevant sources one would find pertaining to a topic.
a. True
b. False
7. The heart of an effective interview is the interview protocol, which is a list of good questions you plan to ask.
a. True
b. False
8. It is possible to conduct quality research on the Internet.
a. True
b. False
9. While books are excellent sources of information, the information contained within them could be at least two years old
when published.
a. True
b. False
10. Failure to cite sources constitutes plagiarism and is unethical.
a. True
b. False
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Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
11. __________ reports factual information that can be counted on to be true.
a. A friend
b. An accurate source
c. A valid source
d. A librarian
12. As part of David’s research about organizational culture, he observed how cast members at Walt Disney World
interacted with one another. This is an example of a(n) ______________.
a. survey
b. interview
c. fieldwork observation
d. experiment
13. During Sammy’s persuasive speech about why ghosts exist, she used a personal account of her interaction with what
she called “a friendly spirit.” This is an example of a(n) _______________.
a. hypothetical example
b. anecdote
c. narrative
d. quotation
14. Nonthreatening questions designed to put the interviewee at ease are known as _______________.
a. rapport-building questions
b. neutral questions
c. open questions
d. secondary questions
15. A statement that clarifies the meaning of a word or phrase is a(n) _____________.
a. definition
b. summary
c. illustration
d. statistic
16. Which of the following is NOT one of the four criteria used to determine the accuracy, reliability, and validity of
sources?
a. authority
b. objectivity
c. currency
d. bias
17. ________________ can provide facts about and interpretations of both contemporary and historical issues.
a. Books
b. Periodicals
c. News media articles
d. Encyclopedias
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18. __________ can be focused on a particular subject and include images, audios, and audiovisuals but also provide
personal viewpoints of an author.
a. Online
b. Blogs
c. Articles
d. Encyclopedias
19. During her speech on how to brush a dog’s teeth, Rosa shared her ___________ by explaining her experiences as a
veterinary technician that qualifies her to speak with authority on the subject.
a. statistics
b. primary research
c. knowledge
d. credentials
20. Which of the following is NOT a type of secondary research?
a. ethnography
b. Internet webpage
c. book
d. biography
21. “Any attempt to improve community recycling efforts is a waste of time, isn’t it?” is an example of a(n) ___________
question.
a. neutral
b. open
c. closed
d. leading
22. The key to using both stories and quotations in a speech is to make sure _________________.
a. they directly reinforce the point of the speech
b. they create a vivid impression with the audience
c. they can be easily recalled
d. they can be easily understood
23. _____________ attempt to present unbiased information and often include a balanced discussion of controversial
topics.
a. Valid sources
b. Accurate sources
c. Reliable sources
d. Abstract sources
24. To develop the “what if” angle of a topic, a speaker can use a(n) _____________.
a. hypothetical example
b. summary
c. illustration
d. statistic
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25. For a speech on participation of college age students in elections for President, a speaker is in need of information
such as voting age population, resident population voting age, and percent reporting registered and voted. What is the best
source for obtaining this information?
a. a book of quotations
b. encyclopedias
c. statistical sources
d. personal websites
26. “What can you tell me about Harvard University?” is an example of a(n) ___________ question.
a. neutral
b. open
c. closed
d. leading
27. Evaluating a website’s _______________ involves determining viewpoints and potential bias presented in the site.
a. authority
b. objectivity
c. currency
d. relevance
28. References to an original source, made at the point in the speech where information from that source is presented are
called
a. note cards
b. oral footnotes
c. visual aids
d. statistics
29. Anthony wants to present his speech on a campus proposal to build a new student union. He conducts a survey asking
his classmates whether or not they supported the proposal. This is an example of _____________.
a. primary research
b. secondary research
c. local research
d. personalized research
30. Evaluating a website’s _____________ involves determining the date the article was placed on the web or revised.
a. authority
b. objectivity
c. currency
d. relevance
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Answer Key
1. False
2. True
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26. b
27. b
28. b
29. a
30. c