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Use these library databases to find current and reliable information from journal & magazine articles, newspapers and reference books for your informative speech topic.

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Information from electronic reference books on all subjects.
EBSCOhost This link opens in a new window
EBSCOhost is a collection of databases. You can select one or multiple databases to search. Academic Search Elite, MasterFile Premier and eBooks cover all subjects. Also try GreenFILE for topics with environmental aspects.

Opposing Viewpoints In Context
Lots of information on contemporary social issues from many sources, including journals, magazines, newspapers and websites. Start here if you need ideas for a topic!
LexisNexis
This database has thousands of full-text newspaper articles from the US and beyond. Use the default search page or click on the "news" tab.

Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Hundreds of streaming educational videos on many subjects.

Tips for Finding Quality Websites

Evaluating websites using CSU's CRAAP Test
Limit your web search using Google Advanced Search (limit to domain .gov, org. or edu)
Search for quality websites using ipl2
Some full text information available from Google scholar

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