Jake's communication teacher had just assigned groups for a problem-solving discussion project. After briefly introducing themselves, Jake's group quickly began talking over the topic they would select
Charise suggested, "Let's just discuss alcohol abuse on campus; there's lots of information available, and we all know someone it applies to." Jeremy piped in, "Yes, let's do it. Why waste time haggling over topics? Let's just get on with it." Jake replied, "Why don't we hold off deciding until we think of some additional topics. That way, we'll have several to choose from and we can compare them." Which function is Jake suggesting for his group?
a. Identify a clear goal
b. Gather and use information effectively
c. Develop options
d. Develop a results-driven structure
c
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Plagiarism violates which ethical principle?
A) responsibility for your statements B) concern for the consequences of your speech C) respect for yourself D) respect for the topic E) respect for the listeners
Two students quoted word-for-word the same example about killer bees; neither credited the source, and they worked on their speeches separately. What is this situation an example of??
A) ?plagiarism
B) ?unsubstantiated material
C) ?quoting material out of context
D) ?fabrication
E) ?examination