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OP100: Fundamentals of Speech Communication

During the course of OP100, you will be required to give speeches which will require research in the Library. Below are resources to help you with those speeches. Remember to also check your WebCT site for additional resources.

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How do I find resources for my Informative/Persuasive speech?
Informative/Persuasive Speech Guide

How do I find sources with pro and con arguments, current news articles and statistics? 
Current Issues Research Guide

How do I find the full text of a speech for my Rhetorical Analysis?  
How to Find a Speech Guide

How do I research the historical context of a speech?
History  Research Guide

How do I know if the information I have found is credible or reliable?
How to Evaluate Information

How do I find images, news clips and audio clips?
Multimedia Research Guide

Tutorials

Polling the Nations tutorial
Watch this tutorial to find out how to use the Polling the Nations database to find public opinion data and other statistics for your speeches. This tutorial requires speakers or headphones.

CQResearcher tutorial
Watch this tutorial to find out how to use the CQResearcher database to find pro and con research about a topic. This tutorial requires speakers or headphones.

Please ask a librarian if you need help.
Created for Fall 2007 by Liz Bezera
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