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Researching Controversial/Persuasive Speeches

Worksheet (print prior to viewing this tutorial and bring to library instruction)

 

Pre-Day 1

Review the following modules before attending the first day of library instruction:

  1. Choosing a topic
  2. Brainstorming about the topic

 

Day 1 (during class)

  1. Create a concept map
  2. Develop a search strategy
  3. Connect from off-campus
  4. Locate an article in Academic Search Premier

 

Day 2 (during class)

  1. CQ Researcher
  2. FACTS.com - Issues & Controversies
  3. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
  4. LexisNexis
  5. Global Issues in Context
  6. AP Interactives
  7. Ask a Librarian
  8. Library Instruction Assessment

 

 

Post-Day 2
Review the following modules after attending the second day of library instruction:

  1. Creating a Concept Map Movie (runtime 2 min 47 sec)
  2. Using the Search Generator Movie (runtime 4 min 28 sec)
  3. Academic Search Premier Movie (runtime 5 min 26 sec)
  4. CQ Researcher Movie (runtime 5 min 17 sec)
  5. FACTS.com Movie (runtime 4 min 32 sec)
  6. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center Movie (runtime 5 min 32 sec)
  7. LexisNexis Movie (runtime 5 min 15 sec)
  8. Statistical Data
  9. Citing Sources
  10. Citation Examples (CQ Researcher, Facts.com, Opposing Viewpoints)

 

 

Revised (September 22, 2009)
Created (July 2007)
Text Author: Lori Mardis
Page Designer and Code Editor: Ryan Bensman
Movie Creator and Designer: Timothy Lindsey