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Introduction to Speech “Eloquent speech is not from lip to ear, but rather from heart to heart. ” Research Techniques Your opinion is NOT a source!! Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques Why do sources matter? Introduction to Speech We are not professional experts in the fields that we debate. Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques Why do sources matter? Introduction to Speech We may debate standardized tests and social networks, attend school and have a Facebook account, but we are not education policy specialists sociologists. Therefore … Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques Why do sources matter? Introduction to Speech Using a credible source to support your claims allows you to invoke that source’s authority on the matter. Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques What is good research? Introduction to Speech Strength of support for your argument. Your research should explain why your claim is true. Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques What is good research? Introduction to Speech It should offer empirical reasons for why your stance or belief is true (ie. A recent study about the failures of standardized tests). Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques What is good research? Introduction to Speech It can also use analytical reasons (ie. A is true because B, B is true because C). Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques What is good research? Introduction to Speech Author qualifications The source should be an expert in a related field. Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques What is good research? Introduction to Speech Be careful when quoting authors whose credibility is not yet fully established, just as those still in law school. Watch out for politicians when they’re campaigning or trying to appeal to specific groups. Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques What is good research? Introduction to Speech Source of publication It’s best to draw from respected scholarly journals and periodicals (such as law reviews, think tank publications, and social science journals). Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques What is good research? Introduction to Speech Books from university presses and respected newspapers/magazines also acceptable. are Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques What is good research? Introduction to Speech News sources may still be used, but are seen as less legitimate. Avoid news giants like CNN, MSNBC, FOX, etc. Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques What is good research? Introduction to Speech Instead, try the Washington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, LA Times, Houston Chronicle, Boston Globe, Christian Science Monitor, the Financial Times, Economist, and BBC. News services like Reuters and the Associated Press are also fine. Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques What is good research? Introduction to Speech Date of publication Some arguments don’t require that your research be extremely recent, but many empirical arguments require recent research. Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques What is good research? Introduction to Speech Arguments about current saving or spending rates, predictions about deficits, or demographic observations should be three years old or less. Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques What is good research? Introduction to Speech Specificity The research should be talking about the matter at hand, rather than an issue only loosely related to the subject of debate. Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques What is good research? Introduction to Speech Rhetoric Choose research that is concise and forceful. (maybe not that forceful) Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques Research Pitfalls Introduction to Speech Having too many rhetorical questions or excessive archaic language Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques Research Pitfalls Introduction to Speech Wouldst thou not be more persuasive to the arbiter of thy oratorical duel if thou wouldst avoideth the employment of rhetorical questions in thy speech? Indeed thou couldst enhance the clarity of expression of what thou dost opine! Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques Research Pitfalls Introduction to Speech Mitigated or Qualified Statements Avoid using research that makes highly qualified statements. Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques Research Pitfalls Introduction to Speech Do not use a source describing the “worst case imaginable” as what will inevitably happen. For this reason, be careful about sources that contain “sometimes, ” “occasionally, ” “can, ” “might, ” “it is conceivable that…, ” and “has the Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques Research Pitfalls Introduction to Speech Out of Context Research Be careful that you aren’t quoting the author on another issue or misinterpreting the intent of the passage. (Get it right!) Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques Research Pitfalls Introduction to Speech Missing or Incomplete Citations Make sure you have a citation, complete with the full name of the author, year of publication, author qualifications, title of article/chapter, title of source journal, book, or website, and page number if applicable. (If not, the citation police will get you!) Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques Research Pitfalls Introduction to Speech Overstatement Information that you provide for the argument overstates the research, by either exaggerating the impact, or overgeneralizes or overspecifies the claim. Write On! with Jamie 2015
Introduction to Speech Research Techniques What if I need to “fabricate” a little bit? Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques Research Pitfalls Introduction to Speech The short answer DON’T DO IT!!! Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques Research Pitfalls Introduction to Speech You will not learn as much, and you’ll get punished. Teachers are very serious about accurate citations, and fabricating anything can result in a failing grade. Besides the fact that it’s wrong, it’s just not smart. Write On! with Jamie 2015
Research Techniques Let’s Try Some Reason Introduction to Speech Here is a debate topic: “All nations should rely on alternative energy sources instead of fossil fuels. ” Either working in partners or alone, find five strong sources/articles for this topic. Write On! with Jamie 2015
Introduction to Speech Research Techniques Tips Choose key words and phrases from the topic for searches. Decide what type of topic you are researching and use this information to help determine the type of sites you are wanting to utilize. Make sure the information does not have any of the pitfalls discussed earlier. Write On! with Jamie 2015
Introduction to Speech Research Techniques Assignment Print out the articles and rank them in order of strength from 1 to 5, with one being a weak article and five being a strong article. Also, tell if the source contains empirical or analytical information (or both). Write On! with Jamie 2015
Introduction to Speech Research Techniques Assignment Write On! with Jamie 2015