Unit 3: Research and Sourcing

1. 1. How should general encyclopedia articles be used in Info research?

   As an orientation point before finding deeper sourcesAs the visual aid contentThey should be avoided entirelyAs primary cited sources

2. 2. True or False?

   "Recording citations exactly as you intend to speak them helps prevent fumbling during delivery."

   TrueFalse

3. 3. What is the three-bucket method used for?

   Timing the speechOrganizing research into groups that map onto the speech's three areasChoosing a topicDesigning the visual aid

4. 4. What is a weakness of the phrase 'according to a source'?

   It cannot be memorizedIt lacks enough detail for verification and credibilityIt is too formalIt violates time limits

5. 5. True or False?

   "Citations should open every single sentence in an Info speech for maximum credibility."

   TrueFalse

6. 6. Why is cross-checking statistics against a second source important?

   Statistics are always falseIt is required for the visual aidIt replaces the need for a thesisNumbers are easily misquoted or outdated as they circulate

7. 7. What should a speaker do if a central claim traces back only to a single uncredited blog post?

   Trace it to the original credible source or drop the claimCite the blog directly without changesRemove the visual aidUse it anyway since it's convenient

Apply research and sourcing skills to your topic.