Speech Comm notes (2009)

Apathy Barrier-  The tendency of listeners to be indifferent towards your speech, as a result of their having heard some informative speeches are not interesting

Speech of Demonstration-  Clarifies a process of procedure.  Answers question “how” something works, functions, or is accomplished

Speech of Explanation-  Intended to generate a clear interpretation in the minds of the listener

Speech of Description-  To create a clear picture in the minds of the listeners

Informative Speaking-  Shares knowledge with listeners by answering questions such as, “who”, “what”, “when”, “where”, “why”, “how to”, and “how does”.  Answers questions about objects, events, places, people, processes, procedures, or issues.

Browser-  Doorway to the web

Search Engine/ Robot-generated index - Search subject by key words.

Hyperlinks-  Connections between 2 web documents

Directory/Human-edited index-  A search index edited by a person trained in the library or information sciences

Metasearch Engine-  searches for key words through several search engines at once

Internet-  Worldwide network of computers that links resources and people to lots of information.

World Wide Web-  Software system that makes accessing information in the internet simple.

Oral Footnotes-  References to the original source made at the point in the speech where information from that source is presented.

Direct Question-  Indicate the page from which the quote was taken from

Credible Evidence- Info that is believable and reliable

Current Evidence-  Evidence that is not outdated

Relevant Evidence-  Info directly related to your topic

Academic Journals-  Publish articles by pro researchers and educators

Government Documents-  Published by Feds, that address a wide range of topics

Credentials- Qualifies you to speak as an authority

Research Interview-  one conducted with an expert to gather info

Peer Testimony-  quote from 1^st hand experience

Expert Testimony-  quote from a recognized professional

Testimony-  quote used to support a point

Breadth- clarify a point

Depth- detailed evidence