Question 1

Using your own knowledge and experience in a speech can help bring the speech to life.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Documents on the Internet are carefully evaluated for accuracy and reliability before they are allowed to be posted.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The search engine that makes it easy to find high-quality Web resources by combining Internet technology with traditional library methods ocataloguing and assessing data is known as an)

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A)   abstract index.
B)   virtual library.
C)   periodical database.
D)   digital reference.
E)   electronic catalogue.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

As your textbook explains, when you locate an abstract oa magazine article, you should feel free to cite the article in your speech on the basis othe abstract alone.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A _______________ is a search engine that combines Internet technology with traditional library methods ocataloguing and assessing data.

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The answer of A _______________ is a search engine that...

Question 6

When taking research notes, it is important to distinguish among direct quotations, paraphrases, and your own ideas.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Ivan has decided to give his persuasive speech on stem cell research. Which othe following tips for doing research discussed in your textbook should he keep in mind as he works on the speech?

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A)   include a subject heading on each research note.
B)   put all the information from each source on a single note.
C)   use a different format for notes from Internet sources and library documents.
D)   all of the above.
E)   a and c only.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Iyou can't find the date on which a Web document was created or last modified, you are better oflooking for a different source.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

While doing research for his speech, Aaron was not able to identify the author oan Internet document titled "What Can and Cannot Be Patented." According to your textbook, what should Aaron do next to assess the credibility othe document?

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A)   Search for the document in the library.
B)   Look up the year the document was published.
C)   Try to determine the sponsoring organization for the document.
D)   Double-check the accuracy of the document's URL.
E)   Make sure the document is on a news site.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

One othe strengths othe Internet as a research tool is the access it provides to government documents and publications.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An)  __________ is a summary oa magazine or research article, written by someone other than the original author.

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A)   citation
B)   abstract
C)   overview
D)   paraphrase
E)   referenceF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Which othe following would lead you to doubt the objectivity oa sponsoring organization for an Internet document?

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A)   The organization has expressed similar opinions in the past.
B)   The organization benefits financially by promoting its position on the issue.
C)   The organization is known for positions that are politically unpopular.
D)   all of the above
E)   a and c onlyF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Claudia is researching her speech on the use owind farms as an energy source. According to your textbook, Claudia should

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A)   make a separate entry for each note.
B)   take notes only from sources she knows she will cite in the speech.
C)   distinguish in her notes between paraphrases and direct quotations.
D)   all of the above.
E)   a and c only.F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

Encyclopedias, yearbooks, biographical aids, and quotation books are all examples of

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A)   special indexes.
B)   reference works.
C)   bibliographical aids.
D)   research guides.
E)   general indexes.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

When using an Internet search engine such as Google, you should develop a search strategy to find the sources you need for your speech.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When taking research notes, you should

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A)   take only a few notes so you do not get too much information.
B)   put all the notes from each source on a single index card or sheet of paper.
C)   distinguish among quotations, paraphrases, and your own ideas.
D)   record notes only when you're sure you'll use the information in your speech.
E)   all of the above.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

As your textbook explains, when using an Internet search engine, the more general your search terms, the more productive your search will be.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Colin wants to find scholarly research on eating disorders. The best place for him to look is in

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A)   government resources.
B)   newspaper and periodical databases.
C)   academic databases.
D)   biographical aids.
E)   encyclopedias.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

Iyou can't identify the author oa document on the Internet, your textbook recommends that you

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A)   look up the year the document was published.
B)   bookmark the document and return to it later.
C)   try to determine the sponsoring organization for the document.
D)   double-check the accuracy of the document's URL.
E)   search for the document in the library.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 20

The preliminary bibliography

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A)   is based on the speaker's personal knowledge about the topic.
B)   lists each source that looks as if it might be helpful in speech.
C)   should be prepared after the speaker has finished researching the speech.
D)   should contain a maximum of three or four sources.
E)   identifies sources that the speaker is sure will be used in the speech.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Exam 7: Gathering Materials

As your textbook explains, when you locate an abstract oa magazine article, you should feel free to cite the article in your speech on the basis othe abstract alone.

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Encyclopedias, yearbooks, biographical aids, and quotation books are all examples of

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Using your own knowledge and experience in a speech can help bring the speech to life.

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When using an Internet search engine such as Google, you should develop a search strategy to find the sources you need for your speech.

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Iyou can't identify the author oa document on the Internet, your textbook recommends that you

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An) __________ is a summary oa magazine or research article, written by someone other than the original author.

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Documents on the Internet are carefully evaluated for accuracy and reliability before they are allowed to be posted.

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A _______________ is a search engine that combines Internet technology with traditional library methods ocataloguing and assessing data.

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As your textbook explains, when using an Internet search engine, the more general your search terms, the more productive your search will be.

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Which othe following would lead you to doubt the objectivity oa sponsoring organization for an Internet document?

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Iyou can't find the date on which a Web document was created or last modified, you are better oflooking for a different source.

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Colin wants to find scholarly research on eating disorders. The best place for him to look is in

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Ivan has decided to give his persuasive speech on stem cell research. Which othe following tips for doing research discussed in your textbook should he keep in mind as he works on the speech?

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When taking research notes, it is important to distinguish among direct quotations, paraphrases, and your own ideas.

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When taking research notes, you should

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While doing research for his speech, Aaron was not able to identify the author oan Internet document titled "What Can and Cannot Be Patented." According to your textbook, what should Aaron do next to assess the credibility othe document?

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Claudia is researching her speech on the use owind farms as an energy source. According to your textbook, Claudia should

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The preliminary bibliography

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The search engine that makes it easy to find high-quality Web resources by combining Internet technology with traditional library methods ocataloguing and assessing data is known as an)

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One othe strengths othe Internet as a research tool is the access it provides to government documents and publications.

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