Professional Communication Exam (1) Researching

Answer the True and False Questions below.

Reliable , current, unbiased, interesting information lays the foundation for an effective presentation.

• True

• False

Secondary source is somene, including yourself, who has firsthand knowledge or experience regarding a topic. A quote from one of your favorite musical performers.

• True

• False

A written questionnaire is used as a research survey to determine individual's understanding, opinion, and knowledge of an issue.

• True

• False

Questions you might ask during your research for a presentation are:

• 1. Who are the people associated with my topic?

• 2. What are their contributions and how much influence have they had?

• 3. How has the topic affected them?

• All of the above

• 1 & 3 Only

Primary Source is an information source such as book, periodical, radio or television program, or an internet article that has been written by someone else about a particular topic.

• True

• False

Interviewing a primary source such as, an expert can help you better undersatan the information and the people involved.

• True

• False

The following communication strategies can be used to guide your topic research.

• Consider the strengths and weaknesses of the topic.

• Know what is unique or unusual about the topic.

• Ask yourself, what do they want to know?

• Ask yourself, what do you want to tell them?

• All of the above

The following are considered the most common secondary sources used for topic presentations.

• Electronic versions of newspapers

• Journals or newsletters and magazines

• Unreliable Internet sources

• World-famous Art Museums

• 1, 2, and 4 Only

There are (8) steps in the planning process of a presentation. Researching the presentation is the ____ step.

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

When preparing for a presentation, it is important to understand the audience's knowledge and interest in the topic.

• True

• False