Question 1

Putting together a string of quotations and ideas into a speech is called ________________.

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Question 2

The way we give credit to original sources is to ___________ them within the speech and on the reference page.

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Question 3

Name at least three questions you can ask when evaluating your resources and explain why it makes sense to ask these questions.

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1) What is the sate of publication? Alth...

Question 4

When you want to use a fact, but can't remember the source, you:

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A)   can argue that the fact is publicly known and doesn't need citation.
B)   can attribute the fact to "the influential researchers in the field."
C)   must go back through your notes and retrieve that information.
D)   should paraphrase it so you won't be making a direct quotation.
E)   should tell the audience that you couldn't remember the source.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

___________ research is carried out and reported by the person conducting the research.

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Question 6

In the reporting function of research, you:

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A)   accumulate information and pass it along to others.
B)   criticize past research and recommend changes.
C)   describe the errors and superstitions in old research.
D)   explain what research is, and how it should be done.
E)   predict exciting directions for future research.F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Patchwriting and patchspeaking are processes of:

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A)   assembling quotations and paraphrases together into a speech.
B)   editing a speech well in order to eliminate logical weaknesses.
C)   preparing a speech in such a way as to serve several functions.
D)   rewording the confusing conclusions of the original sources.
E)   using good transitions in order to connect one idea to another.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

When you skim your research materials, you should:

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A)   avoid reading academic materials fully.
B)   ignore passages you don't understand.
C)   make inferences about their conclusions.
D)   pass your eyes over each page quickly.
E)   read the introductory paragraphs first.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Three of the end results researchers strive toward are facts, theories, and applications.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Plagiarism is:

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A)   giving credit to the sources of specific ideas and quotations.
B)   inserting the best possible quotations directly from the experts.
C)   paraphrasing quotations in order to make them understandable.
D)   the use of other people's ideas and research without giving credit.
E)   using other people's words in order to be as accurate as possible.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Why should you attempt to narrow your topic before seeing a librarian?

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The more narrow and clear your...

Question 12

Research is a ________________, not an event.

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The answer of Research is a ________________, not an event....

Question 13

Primary research is done in order to:

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A)   create new knowledge.
B)   disprove mistaken ideas.
C)   encourage fresh thinking.
D)   learn more about people.
E)   verify factual information.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

If your primary research uncovers deeply private information about others, what is your ethical obligation?

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If you tell your survey participants tha...

Question 15

Interlibrary loan makes it possible to:

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A)   avoid physically going inside the library.
B)   borrow materials owned by many libraries.
C)   cite a source without actually reading it.
D)   find out what topics other students choose.
E)   get reference librarians to choose sources.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

A(n) ____________ is a resource that provides short, very general information on a topic.

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The answer of A(n) ____________ is a resource that provides...

Question 17

A reference librarian might ask you, "Where have you looked so far?" to find out:

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A)   how intellectually lazy you are, and how much help to give.
B)   ideas for helping other students with similar assignments.
C)   the right point to start helping you without being repetitious.
D)   whether or not you have made a prior effort on your own.
E)   whether you know about databases or are stuck on Wikipedia.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

A theory is:

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A)   an analysis of discoveries and events that have already happened.
B)   an opinion that is readily accepted by scientists and educators.
C)   a prediction about future social and scientific discoveries.
D)   a proposed explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested.
E)   a rational solution for a scientific, economic, or social problem.F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

The quality of a reference page or bibliography is a valuable clue about the quality of the source itself.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

_____________ research is conducted by making use of facts, figures, and opinions generated by other researchers.

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The answer of _____________ research is conducted by making use...

Exam 7: Researching Your Speech

Putting together a string of quotations and ideas into a speech is called ________________.

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Interlibrary loan makes it possible to:

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Name at least three questions you can ask when evaluating your resources and explain why it makes sense to ask these questions.

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A(n) ____________ is a resource that provides short, very general information on a topic.

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If your primary research uncovers deeply private information about others, what is your ethical obligation?

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A theory is:

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A reference librarian might ask you, "Where have you looked so far?" to find out:

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The quality of a reference page or bibliography is a valuable clue about the quality of the source itself.

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In the reporting function of research, you:

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___________ research is carried out and reported by the person conducting the research.

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Research is a ________________, not an event.

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_____________ research is conducted by making use of facts, figures, and opinions generated by other researchers.

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When you skim your research materials, you should:

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When you want to use a fact, but can't remember the source, you:

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The way we give credit to original sources is to ___________ them within the speech and on the reference page.

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Three of the end results researchers strive toward are facts, theories, and applications.

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Why should you attempt to narrow your topic before seeing a librarian?

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Patchwriting and patchspeaking are processes of:

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Plagiarism is:

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Primary research is done in order to:

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