When conducting research or looking for a topic on the Internet, speakers must take care to __________.

A. eliminate all source material from for-profit organizations
B. ensure the subject has not been covered in a previous speech
C. select the most current information found
D. evaluate the credentials of the source

Answer: D

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(a) opponent to present arguments which are sufficient to convince a reasonable person that the proposition is valid. (b) advocate to present arguments which are sufficient to convince a reasonable person that the proposition is valid. (c) opponent to present arguments which are sufficient to convince a reasonable person that the proposition is invalid. (d) advocate to present arguments which are sufficient to convince a reasonable person that the proposition is invalid.

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Which of the following best describes the process of conducting participant observation research?

a. Participant observation is a deductive process guided by specific questions or predictions b. Participant observation is an inductive process guided by specific questions or predictions c. Participant observation is an inductive process with an emergent research design. d. Participant observation is a deductive process with an a priori research design.

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