Chapter 12: Researching, Supporting, and Delivering Your Ideas
Researching Your Topic Sources of information Printed Materials Brochures Books Magazines/Journals Newspapers Encyclopedias Licensed Electronic Databases The Internet Blogs Personal Interviews Introduction Body Conclusion Avoid plagiarism- using the ideas of someone else without giving credit.
The Internet Keep in mind three facts when using the internet: Not all information on the Web is authoritative It is possible to spend hours on the Internet without finding the information you need. Many valuable sources are not available on the web. Validate internet sources Search with boolean operators
AVOID PLAGARISM!!!
Verbal Supporting Materials Supporting materials are informative materials that serve as a foundation for our ideas. Supporting materials have three purposes: Clarify Prove Add Interest
Types of Verbal Support Explanations Comparisons Illustrations Examples Statistics
Improving Delivery Delivery and nonverbal behavior Delivery and voice Volume Pitch Emphasis (stressing a word to give emphasis) Rate Delivery and language Stylistic language devises (pg. 335) Maintain a confident delivery