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Question	Answer
The branch of philosophy that involves determinations of what is right and moral.	Ethics
A false statement of fact that damages a person's character, fame, or reputation.	Defamatory Speech
A speaker's credibility at the beginning of or even before the speech.	Initial Credibility
A speakers credibility and trustworthiness (as judged by the audience members) throughout the process of the speech, which also can range from point in the speech.	Derived Credibility
A speakers credibility at the end of the speech.	Terminal Credibility
The act of using another person's words or ideas without giving credit to that person.	Plagiarism
Among its numerous benefits, a public speaking course will create ________; the creation of _________will build your critical thinking and research skills; and you will _________in your class in a different way and be exposed to their ideas.	more self-confidence good arguments meet new people
_________said that if a man was expected to defend himself physically, he should also be able to defend his ideas rhetorically, that is, through ______.	Aristotle persuasive public speaking
Although ethics are based on ______and values, they are also influenced by factors __________.	personal outside of you
In the twentieth century, "freedom of speech" has been generalized into a ____________.	freedom of expression
The judicial system is trying to keep up with the challenges that the digital age brings to protecting ______ while sheltering us from the _________of some forms of free expression.	free expression negative consequences
Many Americans would say they hold to the Golden Rule: "Do unto _________________" The golden rule is seen as a positive expression of _____, equity, and trust.	others as you would have them do to you fairness
In addition to respect for the humanity, intelligence, and dignity of your audience, you should be conscious of two other aspects related to ethics of communication: _________and _______.	credibility plagiarism
Audience members trust the speaker to varying degrees, based on the evidence and knowledge they have about the speaker and how that lines up with certain factors (4).	1. similarity 2. character 3. competence 4. good will
One of the primary attributes of credibility at any stage should be ___________and ____________with the audience.	transparency honesty
Name 3 of the examples that were listed as excuses of plagiarism:	1. Turning in someone else's work as your own. 2. Copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit. 3. Giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation.
In using source material correctly, a speaker does three things:	1. Clearly cite the source. 2. The speaker should take special care to use information that is in contest and relevant. 3.The speaker should phrase or summarize ideas of the source into his or her own words.