Chapter 7
Why is important to start your research early?
The longer you wait the more problems you will encounter.
Why do you need supporting materials in a speech?
To clarify the speakers point , to emphasize the point.
What are transition words?
transitions are words or phrases that indicate when a speaker has just completed one thought and is moving on to another.
What is the difference between an introduction and a conclusion? Explain.
An introduction is basically the first impression. A Conclusion is the closing remark , it is the chance to drive home your ideas
What four things should you do to take research notes efficiently?
Take plenty of notes, Record notes in a consistent format, make a separate entry for each note, distinguish amount, direct quotations, paraphrases and your own ideas.
What are three kinds of examples discussed in the chapter?
Brief, Extended, and Hypothetical.
What are the "Main Points" in a speech?
The main points are the central features of your speech.
Why would relating the topic to the audience get attention and interest?
People pay attention to things that affect them directly. If you can relate the topic to your listeners, they are much more likely to be interested in it.
What are five resources for finding what you need in the library?
Librarians, the catalogue, reference works newspaper and periodical databases, academic databases.
What are some tips for using examples in your speeches?
To clarify your ideas, to use examples to reinforce your ideas, to use examples to personalize your ideas.
What is Causal Order?
Speeches arranged in causal order organize main points to show a cause and effect relationship
Why would questioning the audience be a good idea during your speech?
Asking a rhetorical question is another way to get your audience thinking about your speech.You can also pose a series of questions, each of which draws the audience deeper and deeper into the speech.
what is a preliminary bibliography?
It is a list of resources that you could possibly use to write your paper. It should include all the resources you used to research your speech.
What is a Testimony?
Written or spoken statement.
What is Chronological Order?
Speeches organized chronologically follow a time pattern, like a series of events in the sequence they happened in.
What is a preview statement and where is it usually located?
A preview statement is a statement in the introduction of a speech that identifies the main points to be discussed in the body. They usually come at the very end of the introduction so they provide a smooth lead-in to the body of the speech.
What are three criteria for evaluating the soundness of research materials that you find on the internet?
Author available, an expert on the topic , and unbiased.
What are some tips for using statistic in your speech?
Quantify your ideas, use statistics sparingly, identify the sources of your statistics.
What are "Signposts"?
Signposts are very brief statements that indicate exactly where you are in the speech, and they are usually just numbers.
What is crediability?
Credibility is the audience’s perception of whether a speaker is qualified to speak on a given topic. Credibility is mostly a matter of being qualified to speak on a given topic and of being perceived as qualified by your listeners.