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Researching Controversial/Persuasive Speeches

Worksheet (print prior to viewing this tutorial)

 

Connecting from off-campus

 

Topic Preparation:

  1. Choosing a topic
  2. Brainstorming about the topic
  3. How to create a concept map-Movie (runtime 2 min 47 sec)
  4. How to use the search generator-Movie (runtime 4 min 28 sec)

 

Researching a Topic:

  1. Using Academic Search Premier-Movie (runtime 5 min 26 sec)
  2. Using CQ Researcher-Movie (runtime 5 min 17 sec)
  3. Using FACTS.com-Movie (runtime 4 min 32 sec)
  4. Using Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center-Movie (runtime 5 min 32 sec)
  5. Using LexisNexis-Movie (runtime 5 min 15 sec)
  6. Locating statistical data
  7. Locating Global Issues in Context
  8. Locating videos using AP Interactives

Additional Assistance:

  1. Citing Sources
  2. Citation Examples (CQ Researcher, Facts.com, Opposing Viewpoints)
  3. Ask a Librarian

 

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