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Researching Your Topic:
Informative Speech—giving facts. Databases to use for Informative Speeches:
EBSCO MegaFILE (1800s+)
A multi-disciplinary database providing full-text for nearly 12,000 total publications and indexing and abstracting for more than 16,000 publications. Coverage spans every area of academic study and general interest subject areas. In addition, the database contains more than 84,000 biographies, 86,000 primary source documents, 10,000 company profiles and an image collection of more than 107,000 photos, maps and flags.ProQuest
Provides access to three bibliographic and full-text databases. Discovery is a comprehensive file of periodicals for a broad range of subject areas including arts, business, children, education, general interest, health, humanities, international, law, military, multicultural, psychology, sciences, social sciences, and women's interests.LexisNexis Statistical An index to statistical data produced by the U.S. government; important international intergovernmental organizations; and knowledgeable professional and trade organizations, business organizations, commercial publishers, independent research organizations, state government agencies, and universities.
Persuasive Speech—making an argument. Databases to use for Persuasive Speeches (All give “pro” and “con” information):
CQ Researcher -- (1923+)-This full-text source provides unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. Reports are published weekly in print and online 44 times a year by CQ Press, a division of Congressional Quarterly Inc. Also available in print: Current issues (and the latest 10 years) are kept in the general reference collection, call number REF H35.E3.
LexisNexis Academic Provides online access to full-text and bibliographic information from newspapers, news and business magazines, newsletters, wire services, broadcast transcripts, and biographical sources.
Points of View Reference Center
Points of View is designed to assist researchers in understanding the full scope of controversial subjects. High school and undergraduate students can use Points of View as a guide to debate, developing arguments, writing position papers, and for development of critical thinking skills. Each Points of View Essay includes a series of questions and additional material to generate further thought. Also included are thousands of supporting articles from the world’s top political and societal publications.
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