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1

The ____________ is the key to finding materials in the library.
A)index
B)file
C)catalogue
2

Most library catalogues allow you to search for books by
A)author.
B)title.
C)keyword.
D)all of the above.
3

____________ are used in libraries to classify books and periodicals and to indicate where they can be found on the shelves.
A)Call numbers
B)Reference guides
C)Shelf locators
D)Index marks
4

If you want to find journal or magazine articles on your speech topic, you should consult a(n)
A)encyclopedia.
B)periodical database.
C)reference locator.
D)card catalogue.
5

You should never cite an article in your speech on the basis of the abstract alone.
A)True
B)False
6

Encyclopedias, dictionaries, and atlases are all examples of ____________.
A)periodicals
B)reference works
C)bibliographies
7

If you need information from a newspaper such as the New York Times, you have little alternative to thumbing through back issues of the paper until you find what you need.
A)True
B)False
8

If you need information about a specific person, you should consult a ____________ such as Who's Who, Dictionary of Hispanic Biography, Notable American Women, or Contemporary Black Biography.
A)yearbook
B)biographical aid
C)search engine
D)general index
9

Surfing the World Wide Web is an excellent way to find information for your speeches.
A)True
B)False
10

The three kinds of search aids discussed in the chapter for finding documents on the Internet are
A)electronic databases, bookmarks, and reference locators.
B)Yahoo, AltaVista, and the Librarians' Index to the Internet.
C)search engines, metasearch engines, and virtual libraries.
D)America Online, Netscape, and Internet Explorer.
11

To find high-quality Web resources that have been screened for reliability and accuracy, you should conduct your search by using one of the ____________ discussed in your textbook.
A)bookmarks
B)virtual libraries
C)metasearch engines
D)browsers
12

Procedures for conducting in-depth searches of documents on the Web vary from search aid to search aid.
A)True
B)False
13

If there is no clearly identified author for a document on the Internet, you should try to determine the ____________ that is responsible for the document.
A)mentor
B)ghost writer
C)sponsoring organization
D)collaborator
14

Even if you can't identify the author or sponsoring organization for an Internet document, you can still use the document in your speech as long as it is up to date.
A)True
B)False
15

One of the advantages of using the Internet for research is that you don't have to identify the sources of your information in your speech.
A)True
B)False
16

The most important task in preparing to conduct a research interview is deciding what questions to ask during the interview.
A)True
B)False
17

After conducting a research interview, you should wait a few days to review and transcribe your notes.
A)True
B)False
18

A ____________ is a list, compiled early in the research process, of books and articles that look as if they might contain helpful information about a speech topic.
A)research summary
B)preliminary bibliography
C)citation index
D)source guide
19

When taking research notes, you should only write down information that you know you will use in your speech.
A)True
B)False
20

Why is it necessary to take special care to evaluate Internet documents before using them in your speech?
21

Identify and explain the three criteria discussed in the book for evaluating an Internet document.
22

What are the five steps you should take to prepare for a research interview?
23

What are the four tips for doing research discussed in your textbook?







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