Why is it so important to cite sources as you deliver your speech?

What will be an ideal response?


helps your credibility, keeps from plagiarizing

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Americans spend approximately 90 percent of their day communicating. Of that 90 percent, what percent of the time do they spend listening?

A. 15 percent B. 25 percent C. 45 percent D. 55 percent

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Verbal and nonverbal communication often takes place simultaneously. Which of the following best characterizes the complementary function of the nonverbal code?

A. It contradicts what is being said. B. It replaces the verbal code. C. It adds information to what is being said. D. It emphasizes what is being said.

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Poorly reasoned speeches occur when __________.

A. the speech doesn't have any support or evidence B. the speech has weak support C. the speech offers irrelevant support D. all of these choices E. none of these choices

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