Chapter 10 Activities

  1. What is a source qualifier?

    A source qualifier is a brief description of the source’s qualifications to address the topic. Source qualifiers should include any relevant affiliations and credentials that will help the audience put the source in perspective and establish credibility.

  2. What are the guidelines for citing statistics in a speech?

    Statistics should be used sparingly and speakers should explain to listeners what the numbers actually mean. Also, speakers need to use terms that describe statistics accurately. Finally, the methods and scope of the research should be revealed.