The Persuasive Speech

The persuasive speech assignment usually requires that you "use at least three different sources, in addition to yourself, in the preparation of your speech. These sources should be obtained exclusively through research in periodicals, books, or credible web sites. Your sources must be credited in the speech each time you use them" (Prof. Dohany).

Looking for Ideas for Topics?

• American Civil Liberties Union: The Issues
• Congressional Research Service Reports
• FRONTLINE Online
• The Global Ideas Bank
• Issues and Controversies
• Science in the Headlines
• SIRS Knowledge Source-Pro vs. Con Topics
• Subject Guides
• Today's Science
  

Looking for Books & Ebooks?

• Library Catalog (LINCC)
• Sample Search Handout
  
  

Looking for Articles & Opinion Essays?

Library Databases
News & Current Events	Pro/Con Views & News	Scholarly & Peer Reviewed Journals
Orlando Sentinel	Opposing Viewpoints	Academic Search Premier - Quick Tour
America's Newspapers	CQ Researcher	Health & Wellness Resouce Center
Academic Search Premier	SIRS Knowledge Source	Infotrac One
Lexis Nexis	Issues & Controversies	Omnifile Full Text

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Looking for Credible Internet Sources?

• Google Scholar - Note: you will need to go to "Preferences" and add Valencia Community College as your home library.
• Google Quick Help
• Government Resources & Statistics
• Internet Public Library
• Librarian's Internet Index

Evaluating Internet Sources

• What makes an Internet Site Reliable?
• Web Evaluation Quiz

Looking for MLA or APA Help?

• MLA/APA Tips

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