What is one of the questions that should be asked when considering the accuracy of an Internet resource?
What will be an ideal response?
Can you corroborate the facts using other Internet or library resources (reference works or indexed publications)?Is the site inward-focused (providing links only to other parts of the site) or outward-focused (providing links to other websites)?Has the author expended the effort to write well, with correct spelling and proper grammar?Does the author solicit corrections or updates by email?
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Billi is addressing a diverse gathering in her hometown of San Diego who have met
to discuss the merits of a neighborhood watch program. She insists that her listeners all keep a loaded gun in their home and know how to use it, adding, "It is your responsibility to your family, yourself, and your community to fight crime when it rears its ugly head. Anything less is pure negligence on your part with a dose of cowardice thrown in!" In terms of her ethical obligation to her listeners, how would we evaluate Billi's appeal? A) It is good—as well as often productive—to offend, especially a captive audience. B) Billi recognizes that the truth hurts sometimes but still must be spoken and heard. C) Billi is justified; she has employed the means necessary to arouse great passion. D) Some listeners will likely view her remarks as tasteless and of poor judgment.
Christa experienced extreme anxiety about the thought of giving a presentation to her classmates. On the day of the presentation, she repeated in her mind statements such as, "You are well-prepared
" and "You have valuable information to share with your audience." What technique was Christa using to boost her self-esteem? a. Positive self-talk b. Visualization c. Reframing d. Losing your baggage
Thomas Ince, rather than Griffith, is the uncredited originator of what has come to be known as the Hollywood studio system. ___
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What speech difficulties have been observed in speakers unable to include gestures?
a. fluency problems b. word recall problems c. comprehension problems d. all of the above