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Public Speaking for College and Career, 6/e
Hamilton Gregory

Finding Information

True or False Quiz



1

If your library does not have the materials you need, it can often get them from another library on your behalf.
A)True
B)False
2

Inter-library loans always involve paying a fee.
A)True
B)False
3

The Internet provides virtually all of the research material that a student speaker needs.
A)True
B)False
4

If you want to find out how people in other parts of the world feel about a political issue, your best approach on the Internet is to use discussion forums.
A)True
B)False
5

It is considered unethical for students to use the Internet to ask for help with items like quotations and personal experiences.
A)True
B)False
6

If you are looking for the best price on a digital camera, your most efficient strategy on the Internet is to begin with a subject directory.
A)True
B)False
7

If Internet researchers do not find what they are looking for by using one search engine, they should use another search engine.
A)True
B)False
8

Subject directories are superior for general information, while search engines are better for specific items.
A)True
B)False
9

Many TV investigative programs offer transcripts for purchase by viewers.
A)True
B)False
10

"Do Democrats outnumber Republicans in this state?" is an example of an open question.
A)True
B)False
11

Even if you use an audiotape recorder during an interview, you should also take notes.
A)True
B)False
12

Near the end of an interview, ask the interviewee if you have omitted any questions that should have been asked.
A)True
B)False
13

When a researcher finds a good magazine article, he or she should always make notes and never rely on photocopies.
A)True
B)False
14

When you take notes from reference books, you should never insert your personal opinions.
A)True
B)False
15

When you take notes from reference books, you should put three notes on each card or piece of paper.
A)True
B)False