Question 1

Cite sources accurately and often to avoid serious charges of
A) information overload.
B) slander.
C) libel.
D) plagiarism.

Accepted Answer

Plagiarism involves using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution. Citing sources accurately and often is a key practice to avoid plagiarism by acknowledging the original creators of the content you are using.

Question 2

Which item below is NOT a criterion for testing source credibility?
A) examining the credentials of the source to see if they are relevant to the topic
B) determining if the source is objective about the topic, not a lobbyist for some cause
C) discovering how current the source's information on the topic is
D) making sure the source graduated from an Ivy League university

Accepted Answer

The other three options (examining credentials, determining objectivity, and evaluating currency of information) are all important criteria for testing source credibility. However, where the source graduated from is not relevant to their credibility or expertise on the topic at hand.

Question 3

Suppose that you are preparing a speech on the need for better public transportation in your neighborhood. Which of the following options is an example of independent research supporting this topic?
A) observations you made at a local bus stop of how long the average passenger had to wait before their bus arrived
B) a survey in the local paper showing levels of support for various changes to the public transit system
C) statistics from the city's transit system detailing ridership numbers for the last several years
D) a television interview with a city planner describing how the community's needs have changed since the transit system was originally designed

Accepted Answer

Observations made at a local bus stop of how long the average passenger had to wait before their bus arrived is an example of independent research supporting the need for better public transportation in the neighborhood.

Question 4

Which item below would be an example of data triangulation?
A) The speaker used an anecdote from a single source in her presentation.
B) The presenter discussed a survey he conducted in his class.
C) The speaker used information from one source to verify information he found in another source.
D) The speaker reported a rumor he heard from dozens of students.

Accepted Answer

Data triangulation involves using multiple sources of data to verify or confirm information. Option C is the only choice that describes using information from one source to verify information from another source, indicating the use of multiple sources of data.

Question 5

Whenever you present specific evidence in your speech outline, you should support that evidence with
A) oral citations.
B) internal references.
C) bibliographic references.
D) personal experiences.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Whenever you present specific evidence in your...

Question 6

Adelaide is conducting research into how Broadway musicals are staged. As part of her research, she interviews Ethel, who has spent the last 40 years designing sets for Broadway shows. The interview with Ethel is an example of
A) oral citation.
B) personal experience.
C) expert testimony.
D) anecdotal evidence.

Accepted Answer

Ethel's experience and expertise in designing sets for Broadway shows qualifies her as an expert in the field, making her testimony valuable and relevant to Adelaide's research.

Question 7

What three pieces of information need to be stated to make an effective oral citation?
A) author(s), date of publication (or access), publication name
B) article title, author(s), publication name
C) article title, author(s), date of publication (or access)
D) article title, date of publication (or access), publication name

Accepted Answer

An effective oral citation should include the author(s), date of publication (or access), and publication name. This provides enough information for the audience to locate the source if they wish to further investigate or verify the information presented. Option B is missing the date of publication (or access), and option C is missing the publication name. Option D is missing the author(s).

Question 8

According to research in the Journal of Information Science, students are NOT good at
A) accessing information on the Internet.
B) evaluating information from the Internet.
C) selecting the most pertinent sources available to them on the Internet.
D) discovering novel information on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to research in the Journal of...

Question 9

Which item below shows an INCORRECTLY written reference for a personal interview cited in a speech or outline?
A) Hanson, M. (2013, September 10), Personal Communication.
B) Hanson, Mary. Personal Interview. 10 September 2013.
C) Mary Hanson. (2013, September 10), Personal Communication.
D) Johnson, Jason. Personal Interview. 10 August 2014.

Accepted Answer

The format for citing a personal interview should include the interviewee's name, the type of communication, and the date. Option C incorrectly uses a period after the name and does not specify the type of communication.

Quiz 11: Gathering Information and Supporting Materials

Cite sources accurately and often to avoid serious charges of

Which item below is NOT a criterion for testing source credibility?

Suppose that you are preparing a speech on the need for better public transportation in your neighborhood. Which of the following options is an example of independent research supporting this topic?

Which item below would be an example of data triangulation?

Whenever you present specific evidence in your speech outline, you should support that evidence with

Adelaide is conducting research into how Broadway musicals are staged. As part of her research, she interviews Ethel, who has spent the last 40 years designing sets for Broadway shows. The interview with Ethel is an example of

What three pieces of information need to be stated to make an effective oral citation?

According to research in the Journal of Information Science, students are NOT good at

Which item below shows an INCORRECTLY written reference for a personal interview cited in a speech or outline?