In a debate, always act as if you assume the honesty and good intentions of the other speaker

In two national surveys—one administered to working professionals and the other to college students taking a communication course—what speaking skill was identified by both groups as the most important for effective presentations?

a. organizing your presentation b. using your voice effectively c. understanding and adapting to your audience d. keeping your audience interested e. deciding what to say; choosing a topic or approach to your presentation

Rogers (2003) identified five qualities that influence the rate and likelihood of an innovation being adopted. The first is ______.

A. relative advantage B. compatibility C. trialability D. observability