Deck 6: Topic Development

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the four criteria used to determine accuracy, reliability, and validity of sources?

A)authority
B)objectivity
C)currency
D)bias

Answer 1

D

Question 2

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 primary research called a(n)_______________.

A)survey
B)interview
C)fieldwork observation
D)experiment

Answer 2

C

Question 3

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

For information that can provide facts about and interpretations of both contemporary and historical issues, ________________ would be your best choice?

A)a book
B)an article from a periodical
C)news media
D)an encyclopedia

Question 5

To develop the "what if" angle of a topic, a speaker can use a(n)_____________.

A)definition
B)summary
C)illustration
D)statistic

Question 6

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

Question 7

"What can you tell me about Harvard University?" is an example of a(n)___________ question.

A)neutral
B)open
C)closed
D)leading

Question 8

Asking an interviewee "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

Question 9

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, 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

Question 10

Anthony decided to conduct a speech on a campus proposal to build a new student union.  He decided that a survey of his classmates would help him determine whether or not his classmates support the proposal.  By doing this, he is conducting _____________________.

A)primary research
B)secondary research
C)local research
D)personalized research

Question 11

A statement that clarifies the meaning of a word or phrase is a(n)_____________.

A)definition
B)summary
C)illustration
D)statistic

Question 12

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)hypothetical example
B)anecdote
C)narrative
D)quotation

Question 13

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

Question 14

What 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)none of the above

Question 15

Jason wanted to be sure that his classmates knew the sources he was using for his speech so he used _____________ in his speech when he referenced an original source.

A)note cards
B)oral footnotes
C)visual aids
D)statistics

Question 16

This type of source reports factual information that can be counted on to be true?

A)a friend
B)accurate source
C)a valid source
D)a librarian

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a type of secondary research?

A)ethnography
B)Internet webpage
C)book
D)biography

Question 18

The method of rapidly going through a work in order to determine what a topic is, how it is covered, and whether it will be useful is called ________.

A)skimming
B)scanning
C)scaling
D)summarizing

Question 19

Evaluating a website's _______________ involves determining viewpoints and potential bias presented in the site.

A)authority
B)objectivity
C)currency
D)relevance

Question 20

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

Question 21

Failure to cite sources is unethical.

Question 22

While books are excellent sources of information, the information contained within can be at least two years old when published.

Question 23

One of the best ways to give meaning to new ideas is through comparison and contrast.

Question 24

The bibliographic information you collect from your sources will be the same regardless of the type of source you are using.

Question 25

It is possible to conduct quality research on the Internet.

Question 26

Research cards are preliminary records of relevant sources one would find pertaining to a topic.

Question 27

Wikipedia is a good place to begin research, but should not be the primary source.

Question 28

Conducting an experiment to test a hypothesis you have is an example of primary research.

Question 29

The heart of an effective interview is good primary questions.

Question 30

Because you have already obtained permission to interview the expert on your subject, it is unnecessary to get permission to quote.