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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
  3. How to create a concept map-Movie (runtime 2 min 47 sec)

 

Day 1 (during class)

  1. Develop a search strategy
  2. Connect from off-campus
  3. Locate articles in:
    1. Academic Search Premier
    2. CQ Researcher
    3. FACTS.com - Issues & Controversies
    4. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
    5. LexisNexis
    6. Global Issues in Context
    7. AP Interactives
    8. Ask a Librarian
    9. Library Instruction Assessment

Post-Day 1
Review the following modules after attending the first day of library instruction:

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

 

 

Revised (September 15, 2009)
Created (July 2007)
Text Author: Lori Mardis
Page Designer and Code Editor: Ryan Bensman
Movie Creator and Designer: Timothy Lindsey