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COM 213: Public Speaking

Use these resources to find sources for your speeches.

Start Your Search in OneSearch

OneSearch is a good place to start your research and allows you to find books, peer-reviewed articles, videos, and other library resources—all in one place.. After you search, you can use filters to narrow your search.
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OneSearch Video Tutorial

Watch this video to learn how to search OneSearch more effectively.

Narrow Your Topic

Choosing the right topic is the key to research. If your topic is too big, or too broad, you'll find too many articles. If your topic is too narrow, you won't find enough information for your assignment.

Watch this video to learn more about how to brainstorm and create a research question and topic:

Dig Deeper in Specialized Databases

Use these databases to find additional information on your topic. Not sure which one to use? Ask a librarian and we'll be happy to help you choose the best one for your topic.

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