Research/Hot Topics, Current Events & Speech Tips/Topics
The Research Process: How to do it!
How to Create Works Cited or Bibliography (with Examples) | Sample Papers
What's the Difference Between Library Databases and the Web? (movie)
Powerpoint | Speech How-to's | Research & Speech Ideas
Real Speeches on the Web
Databases & Indexes
- Opposing Viewpoints
- List of suggested topics, e-books, pros and cons, includes images
- SIRS Researcher
- List of suggested topics, pros and cons, country reports, includes images)
- Student Research Center
- Images, biographies, news, transcripts, and e-books)
- CQ Researcher
- List of suggested "hot topics", images, in-depth, historical and current)
- eLibrary
- One of the best sources for images, npr, news and tv transcripts, e-books
- Academic Search Complete
- Articles from over 4,000 newspapers and magazines)
TIP: click the PULL DOWN MENU to add: Newspaper Source, Business Source, CINAHL, Regional Business News, and more - allowing you to search multiple databases simultaneously!
- Articles from over 4,000 newspapers and magazines)
- LexisNexis Academic
- Great source for news, business, people
- WilsonWeb
- includes science, art gallery images, biographies
- Current Issues (part of WilsonWeb)
- Pro & Con Online
Primarily Newspapers
- InfoTrac Newspapers (articles from over 150 different newspapers)
- Newspaper Source
- Dallas Morning News
- New York Times
Specialized Databases
- Facts. com (includes science, history, biographies, country reports)
- American History Online
- More than history - includes information on anything dealing with American life and culture
TIP: You may want to click on any of the topics displayed on the right side of the screen for more detailed information. For example, click on MEDICINE for medical information.
Check the Periodicals Guide to insure that the Library subscribes to the print journal you need. Request journals at the Circulation Counter.
Video Tutorials
- Looking for Database Articles
- Creating an MLA Work Cited
- Creating a Powerpoint Presentation for Your Speech Class
Speech & Presentation Tips
- Examples of Persuasive Speeches
- Checklist for Persuasive Speech
- Persuasive Speech Outline
- How to Overcome Fear from Public Speaking
- 10 Tips for Better Speeches
- Effective Presentations
- Presentation Skills
- Presenter's University
- Presentation Tips
- Tips on giving speeches and presentation. Includes opening lines, powerpoint ideas, and tips for speeches for various events.
Research & Speech Ideas
- Idea Generator
- Doesn't provide links to information BUT does give you hundreds of topic ideas. Click on each subject area (arts, education, technology, sciences, psychology, social sciences, sports, health) for a list of topics.
Speeches on the Web
- Listen to Speeches on the Web
- Presidential Speeches
- Inaugural speeches for every United States President.
- Gifts of Speech: Influential Women
- History Place: Great Speeches
- Susan B Anthony, George Bush, Churchill, Kennedy, Nixon, Woodrow Wilson...
- Online Speech Bank
- 5,000 speeches, sermons, lectures, debates, interviews, media events, legal proceedings...
The best guide to resources is a librarian who can help you in using the catalog, databases and the Web. A librarian can also assist you in selecting materials appropriate for your needs. Please ask at any service desk for information or assistance!
The El Centro College Library does not guarantee the currency or accuracy of these websites. Links to these sites do not represent an endorsement of the site or of information contained within the site.
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