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2. Chapter 8 Research: Gathering and Using Information
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3. This Chapter Will Help You:
Develop a research plan for gathering information and finding supporting materials for your speeches.
Identify five principal sources of information for your speech topic.
Differentiate among the four types of materials that can support and clarify your ideas.
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4. Develop a Research Plan
Start early and gather information that you think you will need.
Think carefully about your topic. Where should you go to find information about your topic?
Prepare a preliminary list of references.
Be selective about materials that will enhance your own knowledge and clarify information for your listeners.
Understand your instructor’s specifications for the assignment.
Take good notes and keep complete information on the sources.
At some point, “enough is enough.
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5. Research: Gathering Information
The Internet as an Information Source
Basic Guidelines
Author
Publishing Body
Currency
Purpose
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6. Social Media as an Information Source
Impacts of Social Media on Education
It’s free
It cuts down the isolation
It builds tolerance and understanding of cultural diversity
It can amplify passion
The world of education is more open
My granddaughters
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7. Information Sources Using Yourself The Interview
Establish the purpose of the interview
Choose the interviewee
Conduct research prior to the interview
Record the interview
Prepare questions
Organize the interview
Other considerations
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8. The Library as an Information Source
Library Computer Search
Mediated Information Sources
The Reference Department
Suggestions for Doing Research
State a clear purpose before starting your research
Begin your research early
Use computer searches when possible
Maintain a bibliography of sources
Take notes
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9. Using Research to Support and Clarify Ideas
Testimony
Opinions or conclusions of a witness.
Examples
Simple, representative incident or model that clarifies a point.
Definitions
Clarification of a term.
Statistics
Numerical data.
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10. Samples of Research Examples Definitions Statistics Brief Example
Illustration
Factual
Hypothetical
Analogy
Figurative analogy
Literal analogy
Definitions
Logical
Operational
Definition by example
Statistics
Reliability
Explanation
Use sparingly
Round off
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11. Chapter 8
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