Citing Evidence in Speeches

The video tutorial explains the importance of integrating evidence into debate speeches to strengthen arguments. It outlines when and where to add evidence, such as after introducing a new argument or during rebuttals. The tutorial also provides guidance on how to select and present evidence effectively, emphasizing the need for credibility and conciseness. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to support their arguments with evidence and to clearly communicate the source of their information.

Why is evidence compared to legs on a table in a debate speech?

• Because it makes the speech look good.

• Because it is a decorative element.

• Because it is unnecessary for a speech.

• Because it supports the speech, making it effective.

What is the analogy used to describe evidence in a speech?

• Evidence is like a door on a car.

• Evidence is like a roof on a house.

• Evidence is like a window in a room.

• Evidence is like legs on a table.

What is the effect of not using evidence in a speech?

• The speech becomes more entertaining.

• The speech becomes more persuasive.

• The speech becomes ineffective.

• The speech becomes longer.

What is the first step in integrating evidence into a speech?

• Knowing when and where to add evidence.

• Choosing the longest evidence available.

• Ignoring the evidence completely.

• Adding evidence at the end of the speech.

When should a speaker add evidence to their argument?

• After introducing a new argument.

• Before starting the speech.

• Only if the audience asks for it.

• At the end of the debate.

What was the main argument of the second pro-speaker in the example?

• Students should be paid for attending school.

• Paying students for good grades will increase learning.

• Grades are not important for students.

• Students should not be paid for good grades.

What evidence was used to support the argument about paying students?

• A 2014 report from the Pew Research Center.

• A personal opinion from a teacher.

• An article from a magazine.

• A fictional story about students.

What is the benefit of paying students for good grades according to the example?

• It has no effect on students.

• It makes students dislike studying.

• It increases student learning and test scores.

• It decreases student participation.

Why is it important to use short, direct quotations from research reports?

• Because it is easier to memorize.

• Because speech times in debates are short.

• Because it impresses the audience.

• Because long passages are more convincing.

What should you avoid saying when citing evidence found via search engines?

• According to the publication date.

• According to the research report.

• According to the author.

• According to Bing.