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What is an example of an expert testimony?
Which of the following describes statistics?
What should be the primary focus when using examples in a presentation?
How do primary sources differ from secondary sources?
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What is meant by the 'Power of 3' in using supporting materials?
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What is a key characteristic of scholarly sources?
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When is it appropriate to use personal knowledge or stories in a presentation?
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Which of the following best defines 'testimony' as a form of supporting material?
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What is one of the benefits of using highlighted or bulleted information while studying?
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What is considered a proper oral citation in a speech?
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Why is varying the sources cited in a speech important?
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When is it appropriate to include a citation in an oral presentation?
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What is the recommended frequency of citing sources in a 7-minute speech?
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What is commonly misunderstood about oral citations and the Source Cited Page?
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What is a common mistake students make regarding citations in presentations?
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What does quoting directly involve?
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How can good note-taking benefit the research process?
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What is a possible reason for a severe impact on presentation grades related to citations?
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Study Notes
Types of Supporting Materials
- Facts are verifiable information about people, places, dates, events etc.
- Definitions are brief explanations about something unfamiliar.
- Testimony is support material when using firsthand knowledge or opinions held by someone else.
- Expert testimony is when someone is recognized as a professional in a specific field.
- Eyewitness testimony is when someone has observed an event firsthand.
- Testimony of non-experts is when ordinary people share their opinions or experiences.
- Examples are specific instances that help illustrate points.
- Statistics are numerical facts that summarize information.
- Personal experiences should be used sparingly and kept brief.
- The "Power of 3" refers to combining examples, statistics and quotes for maximum impact.
- Combining supporting materials makes a stronger impact on the listener.
Sources of Information
- Primary Sources are the original source of information, such as an autobiography.
- Secondary Sources cite, review or build upon other sources.
- Scholarly Sources are written for a professional audience.
- Popular Sources are written for general readers.
Supporting Materials Tips
- Skim materials effectively by focusing on lead paragraphs, highlighted information, and summary points.
- Supporting materials should be accurate, current (usually), and come from reliable sources.
- Supporting materials can be used in different ways, including:
- Directly: The most common method.
- By comparison: Pointing out similarities between ideas/things.
- By analogy: Explaining the unfamiliar through comparisons.
- By quoting directly: Saying something exactly as written.
- By paraphrasing: Restating the content in your own words.
Citing Sources
- A complete oral citation of the source of your information enhances your credibility.
- A complete oral citation includes the name, title, publication, and date of publication.
- Oral citations help organize the speech for the audience, clear up confusion, and prevent plagiarism.
- Depending on the topic and length of the speech, aim to cite roughly 7 times in a 7-minute speech.
- If information is not common knowledge and it jumps out at you, cite it.
- Lack of proper in-speech documentation will negatively impact your presentation grade.
- Vary your sources so the audience understands your research is more than just one source.
- Cite in your speech what is not common knowledge.
- Oral citations in your speech and the source cited page you attach to your full sentence outline are two separate items.
- APA formatting is required for source cited pages.
Example Oral Citations
- “According to Unite States Surgeon General Jerome Adams, approximately 50,000 Americans die from the flu every year.”
- “…General Motors recently recalled all its Silverado and Sierra trucks built in 2018 due to an engine block issue, stated Andy Dufraime, editor of Road and Track Magazine.”
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Description
Test your knowledge on different types of supporting materials in communication. This quiz covers facts, definitions, testimony, examples, statistics, and personal experiences. Learn how to effectively use these components to enhance your presentations.
