1. What is the biggest obstacle to finding good sources using search engines?
a. inaccurate or irrelevant search terms
b. expired web pages
c. advertisements
d. a slow internet connection
e. poor typing skills
2. Which of the following conditions make a website a less credible source of information?
a. when a website has not been recently updated
b. when the author's expertise on the subject is not indicated
c. when the information presented is not documented with references
d. when the information presented seems to be selling a product or service
e. All of the above conditions make a website less credible
3. Which of the following is likely to be the least credible source of internet information?
a. a personal website
b. Wikipedia
c. a U.S. Government website
d. an online newspaper
4. Mike wants to give a speech showing his audience the impact of one's online activities and persona on the job application process. He will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?
a. problem solution
b. comparative
c. causal
d. chronological
e. spatial
5. Ariana want to show audience members three ways life will be different in the future based on current scientific research. She will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?
a. topical
b. problem solution
c. comparative
d. spatial
e. chronological
6. Jose wants to describe the evolution of Stonehenge for his audience. He will most likely be using which type of organizational pattern?
a. chronological
b. comparative
c. topical
d. causal
e. spatial
7. A outline should focus on the material of the speech. This includes refining your thesis and specific
purpose statement, and ensuring all your main points are well-supported.
a. topical
b. preparation
c. summary
d. speaking
8. A outline should focus on the delivery of the speech. This includes writing short, succinct words or
phrases, and copying the speech on index cards.
a. preparation
b. summary
c. speaking
d. topical
9. Hector was excited to give his speech about space tourism. He conducted a lot of research about space technology and current spacecraft manufacturers who were beginning to get into the space tourism business. He began his speech with the question; "Did you know that a white dwarf star is the weight of the sun, but has only the diameter of the earth. A cupful of white dwarf material weighs 22 tons!" Then he went on to develop his credibility and preview his points about space tourism. Why was his audience confused by this attention getter?
a. it was too weird
b. it was too scientific
c. it was not relevant to the topic
d. it was too long
10. As discussed in class, your introduction should take up how much of your total speaking time?
a. 15 - 20%
b. 5 - 10%
c. 1 - 5%
d. 20 - 25%
e. 10 - 20%