Researching Controversial/Persuasive Speeches
Worksheet (print prior to viewing this tutorial)
Topic Preparation:
- Choosing a topic
- Brainstorming about the topic
- How to create a concept map-Movie (runtime 2 min 47 sec)
- Create a concept map
- How to use the search generator-Movie (runtime 4 min 28 sec)
- Develop a search strategy
Researching a Topic:
- Using Academic Search Premier-Movie (runtime 5 min 26 sec)
- Locate articles in Academic Search Premier
- Using CQ Researcher-Movie (runtime 5 min 17 sec)
- Locate articles in CQ Researcher
- Using FACTS.com-Movie (runtime 4 min 32 sec)
- Locate articles in FACTS.com - Issues & Controversies
- Using Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center-Movie (runtime 5 min 32 sec)
- Locate articles in Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
- Using LexisNexis-Movie (runtime 5 min 15 sec)
- Locate articles in LexisNexis
- Locating statistical data
Additional Assistance: