Each of the following statements violates at least one of the criteria for effective supporting materials. Explain the flaw (or flaws) in each statement.According to the Department of Health and Human Services, last year there were 6,157,246 students enrolled in American colleges and universities. For the first time in American history, women outnumbered men on campus-52 percent to 48 percent. Moreover, a recent magazine reports that 35 percent of all college students are now over the age of thirty.A random poll taken recently in Washington, D.C., showed that 78 percent of those interviewed opposed term limitations on U.S. senators and representatives. Clearly, then, the American people oppose such limitations.In the words of one observer, "As we move through the new millennium, the
American public school system is just not working as it should." For example, in 2010 national test scores in English, math, and science were all lower than in 1999. As further evidence, test scores in the local school district declined by 10 percent during the 2010s.
What will be an ideal response?
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A) complete sentences. B) key words. C) footnotes. D) a full text of all evidence. E) nothing, evidence should not appear in the presentation outline.
What makes a source credible?
What will be an ideal response?
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is a guideline for preparing for a successful speech performance?
A) eat whatever you want B) visualize your failure to motivate yourself C) check your equipment. D) ignore prespeech jitters.