Chapter 5 Speech

Question 1

What is one way to verify the accuracy of information in your research?

Accepted Answer

Using fact checking websites, like fact-check.org

Question 2

________ refers to information that is widely accepted and known by a significant amount of people.

Accepted Answer

Common knowledge

Question 3

Your research before public speaking matters because it ensures _____.

Accepted Answer

claims are based on factual evidence

Question 4

Which of the following is unacceptable during public speaking?

Accepted Answer

Dishonesty

Question 5

Unintentional misinformation can easily slip into our speeches.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

When citing a source you only need the author's name and access date.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

Waiting until the last minute to research a speech is a good strategy.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

Citing sources in a speech is only important for academic purposes and does not affect credibility.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

The four main citation styles in North America are MLA, APA, Chicago, and AMA.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Why is it important to narrow your topic during preliminary research?

Accepted Answer

It helps keep your research focused and manageable

Questions 10