Question 1

The government site USA.gov is an unreliable Internet site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When interviewing a source, open-ended questions are preferable to leading questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

It is appropriate to cite Wikipedia as your primary source for statistics and information supporting claims in your speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Blogging sites are generally reliable and credible sources of quality information for speech research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Google search engine

Accepted Answer

A)   is the only research tool necessary for finding credible supporting materials for your speech claims
B)   is by far the most popular research tool among college students
C)   provides more credible and accurate information than a directory or metasearch engine
D)   all of the above

Question 6

To conduct an effective research interview, you should

Accepted Answer

A)   have a specific plan of action for the interview
B)   avoid asking obvious questions
C)   ask leading questions
D)   A and B

Question 7

You can determine the currency of a document cited on the Internet by

Accepted Answer

A)   looking for an indication of when the document was updated, usually shown at the bottom of the document
B)   looking for information that is current within the document
C)   looking for dates of cited sources within the document
D)   all of the above

Question 8

Which of the following steps should be followed when evaluating information on the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A)   Consider source bias
B)   Determine currency of information
C)   Use fact-checking sites to check accuracy
D)   All of the above

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The government site USA.gov is an unreliable Internet site.

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The Google search engine

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To conduct an effective research interview, you should

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You can determine the currency of a document cited on the Internet by

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Which of the following steps should be followed when evaluating information on the Internet?

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When interviewing a source, open-ended questions are preferable to leading questions.

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It is appropriate to cite Wikipedia as your primary source for statistics and information supporting claims in your speech.

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Blogging sites are generally reliable and credible sources of quality information for speech research.

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The government site USA.gov is an unreliable Internet site.

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The Google search engine

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To conduct an effective research interview, you should

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You can determine the currency of a document cited on the Internet by

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Which of the following steps should be followed when evaluating information on the Internet?

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When interviewing a source, open-ended questions are preferable to leading questions.

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It is appropriate to cite Wikipedia as your primary source for statistics and information supporting claims in your speech.

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Blogging sites are generally reliable and credible sources of quality information for speech research.

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