A database and a web site are basically the same. The primary difference is one is found in the library and the other is on the internet.

Once the final main point is discussed, the speaker will move to

A Visual Aid is another term for an Illustration.

Like traffic signals all pauses are the same length of time.

According to the textbook authors, persuasion is the easiest form of public speaking. The speaker presents controversial topics that affect listeners’ attitudes, values, and beliefs.

When using websites, the researcher is more likely to find unreliable information by using .gov and .edu than by using .com.

Who a person is (reputation) and what that person knows (expertise) plays a role in establishing credibility.

It is best to try to establish eye contact with the entire audience no matter how many people are present.

Opposing Viewpoints and CQ Researcher are two research tools available when you use the TSC Library. Each source provides credible, fact-checked information about many topics.

It is better to use short statements than it is to use lengthy statements in a speech.