Test Answers on Research Workshop (cont.): Presenting Your Argumentative – Flashcards

What evidence best supports the claim that vegetarians have multiple choices for protein?

What is the best reason it is helpful to practice a presentation in front of a friend or family member?

The use of images such as graphs and photos in a presentation

Most of you probably are fans of typical American sports such as baseball and basketball. However, I urge you to consider watching and participating in sports that are popular in other nations. Most of us are familiar with soccer. However, few of us realize that it is the most popular sport in the world. You've all experienced Super Bowl Sunday madness, but that is nothing compared to the international frenzy that sweeps across our planet every four years when soccer's World Cup occurs. Watching the games of the World Cup can be a fun way to connect with other sports fans around the globe. Based on the paragraph, who is the target audience for this presentation?

1. Introduction: Consuming organic food. A. It is better for your health to consume organic fruits and vegetables instead of conventionally grown produce. 2. Organic fruits and vegetables are free of chemicals. A. Farmers who raise organic produce do not use synthetic pesticides. B. Some say the pesticide residue on conventional produce is minimal, but even minimal amounts of pesticide can have a harmful effect over time. C. Organic produce is safer due to the lack of chemicals. 3. Organic fruits and vegetables are more nutritious. A. Organic produce is packed with vitamins and minerals. B. Conventionally grown foods are not lacking in nutrition, but the concentration of vitamins and minerals is higher in organic foods. C. Organic produce is healthier due to the high concentration of vitamins and minerals. 4. Organic fruits and vegetables are less likely to carry diseases. A. Organic farming is cleaner than conventional farming. B. Organic farming does not include chemicals that kill organisms, however incidences of harmful bacteria are lower in organic produce. C. Organic produce is safer due to the low incidence of harmful bacteria. 5. Organic fruits and vegetables are better for your health for three reasons. A. Organic fruits and vegetables are grown without the use of synthetic chemicals, are more nutritious, and are less likely to spread diseases. B. The lack of chemicals, the high concentration of vitamins and minerals, and the lower incidence of disease are all better for your health. The underlined sentence in the outline is

Many enthusiastic student athletes have slim prospects for earning a spot on a varsity team; however, they would embrace the idea of after-school sporting events offered to everyone. The school could sponsor, for example, an intramural volleyball program in the afternoons. This would encourage fitness and foster student involvement. It even has the potential to train varsity hopefuls who have not had the opportunity to play on a team. The author's purpose is

Which statement best describes an appropriate image for a presentation slide?

Organic fruits and vegetables are safer than produce grown on conventional farms because organic produce is less likely to carry diseases. Organic farming is cleaner and more hygienic than conventional farming. So when organic fruits and vegetables reach grocery stores and supermarkets, they are less likely to include E. coli and other harmful organisms. Some people claim organic produce is more dangerous because it is not grown with the use of synthetic chemicals. However, studies have shown that incidences of harmful bacteria are much lower in organic produce. Also, the lack of synthetic chemicals is better in the long-term for your health. As a result, organic fruits and vegetables are much healthier and safer than conventional produce. Which option would best make this text suitable for a slide in a presentation?

Genetically modified foods unequally benefit rich countries, including the United States. The USDA reports that the US gained the vast majority of the total world benefit from new herbicide-tolerant soybeans in 1997. In addition, the US company that created the soybeans charged farmers a technology fee. These high adoption costs will continue to limit the benefits of genetically modified crops to rich countries that do not need the higher yields, rather than extending them to poorer nations that do. Which change would best modify this written paragraph into a strong argumentative speech?

The use of visual cues and transitions in presentations can