Blake has selected a topic for his next speech and is ready to begin the research process. What immediate action should Blake take next?
A. assess the validity of all potential sources
B. prepare a preliminary list of references
C. analyze the audience's level of knowledge
D. determine which materials to locate first
Answer: B
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polarizing because it A. is hurtful. B. is untrue. C. does not allow for a middle ground. D. does not convey a precise meaning.
MedImmune's research about FluMist showed that doctors were quite comfortable prescribing the new vaccine
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
It is okay to not include the citations in the speaker's or preparation outline.
a. true b. false
According to your textbook, what kind of reasoning is used in the following statement?We do not have to look very far to find reasons for the explosion in the number of violent crimes committed by teenagers in the United States. Not only are guns readily available to teenagers, but today's teenagers have grown up in a culture that glamorizes violence in television and films. The average child in the United States has seen more than 20,000 murders on television by the time he or she turns eighteen. Is it any wonder that many of those children are now committing violent crimes themselves?
A. analytical reasoning B. causal reasoning C. reasoning from deduction D. analogical reasoning E. reasoning from principle