COMMUN 1200 Study Guide - Final Guide: Epideictic, Bar Chart, Comparative Advantage
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How do you select the most credible sources by examining the four characteristics of a source"s credibility: expertise, reliable, objectivity, don"t use bias sources, observational capacity, able to witness, recency, the more recent the better, don"t ignore classic enduring evidence. What are the kinds of sources available for conducting library research: library databases, books, periodicals/journals, newspapers, reference works, government documents. What are the steps involved in conducting an interview: plan of action, prepare, set up, plan, conduct, evaluate, questions. Why should you use supporting materials in your speech: strengthen speech, gain interest, enhance understanding, win agreement, evoke emotions. What are the six types of supporting materials: examples, brief, extended, definitions, dictionary, expert, etymological, functional, testimony, expert, lay, statistics, chart, bar graph, narratives, analogies. What are the five guidelines for using supporting materials: variety, appeal different learning styles, visual, active, reflective, verbal, avoid long lists, respect time, one step at a time.
