What features of a source contribute to its credibility? Is being famous a credible reason for being a source? Consider talk-show hosts. Are they credible experts on the topics discussed on their shows? What about their guests?

Directions – Answer at least one of the following questions:
What features of a source contribute to its credibility? Is being famous a credible reason for being a source? Consider talk-show hosts. Are they credible experts on the topics discussed on their shows? What about their guests?
When you listen to a speech, how much supporting material do you expect to hear? What type of speeches require the most supporting material? Are some topics more dependent on support than others? Give some examples. Can a speech ever have too much supporting material? If so, when?
What is the purpose of locating supporting material? Identify the two types of research that you can conduct to obtain this material?
How much time should you spend locating, analyzing, and organizing supporting material for a five-to seven- minute speech?
What is the purpose of locating supporting material on the Internet? What do you need to know in order to use the Internet for research?
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