Which of the following involves the creation of valid arguments from evidence, and choosing material from different types of evidence that will lead listeners to accept a speaker’s point of view?
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Original research and material that you personally gathered are examples of ______ for information in your speech.
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A textbook is considered which of the following types of sources?
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When you plan your research strategy, you should remember that __________.
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Which of the following is a potential problem you could face when using search engines such as Google or Yahoo!?
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Which of the following sources have content that is evaluated by experts or scholars before it is published?
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Which of the following sources contain journal-type entries maintained by individuals or groups?
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Which of the following is an example of a secondary source that summarizes knowledge on a specific topic or topics but whose information is found in original form elsewhere?
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Where might you find ideas for introducing or concluding your speech or for illustrating points in the speech body?
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Which of the following is a method by which a speaker collects primary information through face-to-face communication?
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Which of the following is an entry point into a large collection of research and reference materials reviewed by experts?
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A large portion of the Web that general search engines cannot access is referred to as what?
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Using the keywords “exact phrase,” “at least one,” and “without” to filter your search is a method of __________.
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One way to ensure the information sources you find are accurate is to employ the use of a(n) __________.
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When searching for credible sources on the Internet, be careful to distinguish between accurate information and data that has been represented in such a way as to provoke a desired response, called __________.
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