Why Cite Sources?
This is the primary reason why speakers should cite sources in their speech
What is credibility?
A book written by an expert in the field is considered this type of source.
What is a credible source?
When citing a book, you should mention these three key details.
What are the author, title, and publication date?
Commonly known facts like “The Earth orbits the Sun” require this.
What is no citation?
A speaker who recites citations robotically is making this mistake.
What is a mechanical delivery?
Citing sources prevents this unethical act.
What is plagiarism?
This type of source is published yearly and contains updated statistical information.
What is an almanac?
When citing a statistic, you should also include these two things to ensure credibility.
What are the research method and source qualifier?
A proper statistical citation should include this non-numerical detail.
What is what the numbers actually mean?
If a website’s last update is unknown, you should do this before citing it.
What is check for credibility?
Citing a reliable source makes your speech more ___
What is persuasive?
A scientist giving a direct statement on climate change is an example of this type of source.
What is expert testimony?
A speaker says, “According to a Pew Research Center study published in 2022…” What is this citation an example of?
What is an oral citation?
If you use a table from a copyrighted report in a presentation slide, you must include this symbol.
What is © (copyright symbol)?
A speaker states a shocking statistic without mentioning the source. What mistake did they make?
What is lack of attribution?
Citing sources allows audience members to do this after your speech
What is fact-checking/researching further?
When citing a website, you should always check for this before using the information.
What is credibility or last update date?
Instead of always starting with “According to,” speakers should do this to keep citations engaging.
What is vary citation wording?
This type of statistical research method ensures a diverse and fair sample population.
What is random sampling?
Relying on only one source to support a major claim is an example of this weak research practice.
What is lack of source variety?
List two ways a speaker can cite sources during a presentation.
What is oral citation and visual citation(on slides)?
This type of source collects, organizes, and summarizes existing research.
What is a reference work (encyclopedia, dictionary, etc.)?
Give an example of a well-cited online article.
‘In an article published in The Atlantic in April 2020, Dr. Jane Smith, a political scientist at Harvard, explains how AI will impact democracy.’
A misleading statistic that lacks context is an example of this fallacy.
What is cherry-picking?
A speaker uses a direct quote but doesn’t mention the author. This is an example of what serious ethical issue?
What is plagiarism?