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1.
Acknowledging speech sources builds your credibility and demonstrates good ethics.
A)
True
B)
False
2.
Ideas that are considered common knowledge need to be cited in your speech.
A)
True
B)
False
3.
A strong citation includes the author (or origin), the type of source, the title, and the
date.
A)
True
B)
False
4.
Source credibility is based on how well the speaker presents the source, not the source’s
credentials.
A)
True
B)
False
5.
Source credibility refers to our trust in the source’s credentials and its track record for
accurate information.
A)
True
B)
False
6.
It is better to use a variety of sources, rather than a single source, to support a major
speech point.
A)
True
B)
False
7.
Audiences are more likely to accept sources as reliable and credible if they are affiliated
with reputable institutions.
A)
True
B)
False
8.
All trustworthy sources are appropriate for every audience.
A)
True
B)
False
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9.
Audience analysis should play a role in the speaker’s choice of sources.
A)
True
B)
False
10.
You should acknowledge your sources in a formulaic manner, using the same wording
to introduce every source.
A)
True
B)
False
11.
If a book has two authors, the speaker only needs to cite the first author.
A)
True
B)
False
12.
When citing a website, only the web address needs to be cited.
A)
True
B)
False
13.
Citation elements for an online video should include the source of the online video,
program, segment, source qualifier, and date aired.
A)
True
B)
False
14.
All of the following are reasons to cite sources during your speech EXCEPT
A)
to gain credibility.
B)
to make the speech longer.
C)
to avoid plagiarism.
D)
to demonstrate the quality and range of your research.
15.
Discerning listeners accept supporting materials as legitimate if the speaker
A)
is well dressed.
B)
speaks convincingly.
C)
provides credentials establishing the sources as reliable and credible.
D)
cites only the publication name and date.
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16.
To support a major point effectively, the speaker should offer all of the following
EXCEPT
A)
evidence from a variety of sources.
B)
each source’s relevant qualifications to report on the information.
C)
sources that are appropriate to the audience.
D)
sources without source qualifiers.
17.
The source qualifier is
A)
a brief description of the source’s qualifications to address the topic.
B)
the speaker’s credentials.
C)
the main point the source supports.
D)
how a speaker determines the usefulness of a potential source.
18.
When citing a source, you should be sure to
A)
use a mechanical or rote delivery to just get the citation in.
B)
use the same wording to introduce each citation.
C)
alternate phrases introducing citations to help maintain a natural delivery.
D)
downplay the citation by speaking quietly and slowly.
19.
The specific citation elements that need to be mentioned in a speech depend on
A)
the type of source.
B)
how important the source is to the point.
C)
how easily the audience will accept the source.
D)
whether the speaker has enough time.
20.
A speaker citing a book, website, or television program should mention a(n)
A)
author.
B)
page number.
C)
date.
D)
segment.
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