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5. Don't simply rely on your own expertise to carry you through the speech. Seek out information to support your arguments and gain credibility with the audience. Instead of relying on generalizations or common sense, find current information to update your interpretation of the topic. Gather specialized information that will make your speech more relevant to your particular audience. The Importance of Gathering Information Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com www.boundless.com/communications/textbooks/boundless-communications-textbook/topic-research-gathering-materials-and-evidence- 8/gathering-evidence-an-overview-41/the-importance-of-gathering-information-177- 7316?campaign_content=book_189_section_41&campaign_term=Communications&utm_campaign=powerpoint&utm_medium=direct&utm_sourc e=boundless Parking Garage View on Boundless.com Topic Research: Gathering Materials and Evidence > Gathering Evidence: An Overview

6. Research librarians can help you get started on the research process. They can also help you refine your research and save time. If you're looking for the most current information about your topic, look for articles. Make sure their sources are trustworthy, though! When you are evaluating the credibility of a source, use the ADAM protocol: Age (how old is the information), Depth (how detailed is the information), Author (how qualified and reputable is the author), and Money (how monetary benefits may have produced biased information). Sources of Information Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com www.boundless.com/communications/textbooks/boundless-communications-textbook/topic-research-gathering-materials-and-evidence- 8/gathering-evidence-an-overview-41/sources-of-information-178- 6140?campaign_content=book_189_section_41&campaign_term=Communications&utm_campaign=powerpoint&utm_medium=direct&utm_sourc e=boundless Library Stacks View on Boundless.com Topic Research: Gathering Materials and Evidence > Gathering Evidence: An Overview

7. Even seasoned public speakers start preparing early—follow their lead! Bibliographies, which compile many different sources that address a particular topic, are great research tools. Make sure you understand the context of your research, especially if you are looking at unfamiliar sources. Research Tips: Start Early, Use a Bibliography, and Evaluate Material Critically Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com www.boundless.com/communications/textbooks/boundless-communications-textbook/topic-research-gathering-materials-and-evidence- 8/gathering-evidence-an-overview-41/research-tips-start-early-use-a-bibliography-and-evaluate-material-critically-179- 1081?campaign_content=book_189_section_41&campaign_term=Communications&utm_campaign=powerpoint&utm_medium=direct&utm_sourc e=boundless The Early Bird View on Boundless.com Topic Research: Gathering Materials and Evidence > Gathering Evidence: An Overview

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9. Key terms bibliography A list of books or documents relevant to a particular subject or author. critical thinking he application of logical principles, rigorous standards of evidence, and careful reasoning to the analysis and discussion of claims, beliefs, and issues evidence The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Topic Research: Gathering Materials and Evidence

10. The Early Bird As the saying goes, "the early bird gets the worm. " When it comes to research, the early bird has time to find the most relevant resources and incorporate them into the project. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Flickr. "The Early Bird | Flickr - Photo Sharing!." CC BY-SA http://www.flickr.com/photos/wiredwitch/3772518889/ View on Boundless.comCC BY-SAhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/wiredwitch/3772518889/View on Boundless.com Topic Research: Gathering Materials and Evidence

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12. Parking Garage A parking garage in another city provides "concrete" evidence (pun intended) to support your argument that the structure encourages people to shop downtown. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Flickr. "All sizes | Parking Garage | Flickr - Photo Sharing!." CC BY-SA http://www.flickr.com/photos/midexies/2758445640/sizes/z/in/photostream/ View on Boundless.comCC BY-SAhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/midexies/2758445640/sizes/z/in/photostream/View on Boundless.com Topic Research: Gathering Materials and Evidence

13. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Topic Research: Gathering Materials and Evidence Subject matter experts should take the time to gather information related to their speech topic because research can A) back up claims using personal opinions. B) back up claims with evidence from industry studies. C) back up claims based on general information that is well-known to the public. D) back up claims with information from the Internet.

14. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.comwww.boundless.com Boundless - LO. "Boundless." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://www.boundless.com/CC BY-SA 3.0http://www.boundless.com/ Topic Research: Gathering Materials and Evidence Subject matter experts should take the time to gather information related to their speech topic because research can A) back up claims using personal opinions. B) back up claims with evidence from industry studies. C) back up claims based on general information that is well-known to the public. D) back up claims with information from the Internet.

15. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Topic Research: Gathering Materials and Evidence When using the "ADAM" protocol, researchers should ask which of the following questions when considering the author as a factor? A) Are the authors or publishers affiliated with institutions where they have a conflict of interest? B) How deep and detailed is the author's work? C) What is the author's agenda in writing the article? D) Was the author's article published recently?

16. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.comwww.boundless.com Boundless - LO. "Boundless." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://www.boundless.com/CC BY-SA 3.0http://www.boundless.com/ Topic Research: Gathering Materials and Evidence When using the "ADAM" protocol, researchers should ask which of the following questions when considering the author as a factor? A) Are the authors or publishers affiliated with institutions where they have a conflict of interest? B) How deep and detailed is the author's work? C) What is the author's agenda in writing the article? D) Was the author's article published recently?

17. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Topic Research: Gathering Materials and Evidence Which of the following research databases can be used to target specific information and filter out irrelevant material? A) All of these answers. B) Google Scholar C) EBSCO D) ProQuest

18. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.comwww.boundless.com Boundless - LO. "Boundless." CC BY-SA 3.0 http://www.boundless.com/CC BY-SA 3.0http://www.boundless.com/ Topic Research: Gathering Materials and Evidence Which of the following research databases can be used to target specific information and filter out irrelevant material? A) All of these answers. B) Google Scholar C) EBSCO D) ProQuest

19. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Topic Research: Gathering Materials and Evidence What is the advantage of using scholarly information instead of information from the popular press? A) Timeliness B) Oversight C) Credibility D) All of the answers

20. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.comwww.boundless.com Saylor OER. "Communication « Saylor.org – Free Online Courses Built by Professors." CC BY 3.0 http://www.saylor.org/majors/Communication/CC BY 3.0http://www.saylor.org/majors/Communication/ Topic Research: Gathering Materials and Evidence What is the advantage of using scholarly information instead of information from the popular press? A) Timeliness B) Oversight C) Credibility D) All of the answers

21. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Topic Research: Gathering Materials and Evidence According to American philosopher Wayne Burgraff, speakers should spend how many hours per minute of content preparing for a presentation? A) One hour B) Two hours C) Three hours D) Four hours

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23. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.com Topic Research: Gathering Materials and Evidence Which source would you favor using for information about contemporary ideologies of conservative politicians? A) An article written by a journalist who interviewed people at a polling location right after they voted B) A book produced by a well-known, conservative publishing company C) An article about the influence of political ideologies on the 1964 Civil Rights Act D) A book about conservative ideologies which you noticed many of your other sources also used

24. Free to share, print, make copies and changes. Get yours at www.boundless.comwww.boundless.com Saylor OER. "Communication « Saylor.org – Free Online Courses Built by Professors." CC BY 3.0 http://www.saylor.org/majors/Communication/CC BY 3.0http://www.saylor.org/majors/Communication/ Topic Research: Gathering Materials and Evidence Which source would you favor using for information about contemporary ideologies of conservative politicians? A) An article written by a journalist who interviewed people at a polling location right after they voted B) A book produced by a well-known, conservative publishing company C) An article about the influence of political ideologies on the 1964 Civil Rights Act D) A book about conservative ideologies which you noticed many of your other sources also used

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