Great for informative speeches! Features encyclopedia and other references sources - a good starting point for getting background information and a big-picture overview of your topic. /on-campus-only link
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Great for persuasive speeches! Current event & social issue articles, facts & viewpoints.
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Analysis of many current & controversial topics. Features objective analysis, statistics, as well as pro/con perspectives and timelines. / on-campus-only link
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Good for informative or persuasive speeches on contemporary social issues. Magazines, journals, newspapers, speeches, and more. / on-campus-only link
Great for informative speeches! Online reference books and encyclopedias to give you a quick overview on your topic before you take a deep dive into research / on-campus-only link
Great for persuasive speeches! Features eBooks that focus on an important social issue and break that issue down into smaller sub-topics, opinions (pro/con), facts, and analysis.
Streaming video from well-known producers like PBS, BBC, History, plus extensive archival footage.
Documentaries and feature films about media and communication topics.
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