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Library Databases
These Library databases will be useful for most Informative and Persuasive Speech topics. Find high-quality, reliable information from reference books, journal articles, and newspapers. Contact the Library if you can't find what you need!
- EBSCOhostEBSCOhost is a collection of databases with quality journal articles. When you enter EBSCOhost you'll get a list of databases to choose from. Start with Academic Search Elite because it covers all subjects. If you still need articles try these specialized databases: Newspaper Source (just newspaper articles); Business Source Elite (business topics and product information); CINAHL with Full Text (health and medicine); GreenFILE (environmental topics).
- Credo ReferenceInformation from nearly 300 reference sources covering all major subjects. Lots of images too!
- LexisNexis AcademicThis database has thousands of full-text newspaper articles from the US and beyond. Use the default search page or click on the "news" tab.
- Opposing Viewpoints Resource CenterLots of information on contemporary social issues from many sources, including journals, magazines, newspapers and websites.
- CQ ReseacherContains original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news
- eBook CollectionA collection of electronic books on all subjects (used to be called NetLibrary); part of EBSCOhost.
Tips for Finding Quality Websites
Finding reliable, unbiased information on the free Web can be tough and VERY time consuming! Here's a checklist for evaluating pages you find when you search Google or any other web search engine.
But save yourself some time. There are faster ways to get quality information.
- Limit yourself to US Government or College and University websites using Google Advanced Search.
- Find quality websites easily using ipl2.
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