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Library
Guides: Speech 1
Developed by Connie Fly, Librarian
Demonstration Speech
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Expository Speech | Persuasive
Speech | Biographical
Speech | Actuate
Speech
General Speech Resources
- Debate Central -
Provides useful resources for debaters and debate teams.
- History
Channel - Speeches - Hear the words that changed the world. From
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I have dream" speech to Lou Gehrig's farewell to
baseball, their vast collection is drawn from the most famous broadcasts and
recordings of the twentieth century.
- McGraw-Hill
Public Speaking - contains a healthy number of resources, including some
of its own online "booklets," plus links to outside sources. Some are helpful
for preparing and presenting speeches, others discuss different kinds of
speeches, and others present archives of historical speeches
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Speechwriting Resources
- Links to resources for the speechwriter, such as historical speeches, the
Federalist Papers, and various writing guides.
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Virtual
Presentation Assistant - The Virtual Presentation Assistant is an online
tutorial for improving your public speaking skills
FINDING BOOKS
COS
Online Book Catalog: Do not hesitate to ask for help
with the catalog. It can be tricky. There is more
than one to find biographies and/or autobiographies on the catalog. These are
two of the easiest ways.
1. If you know the person you are researching.
At the Online Catalog choose Browse by Subject, at the search box type in the
last name of the person you are researching (example: Reagan, Ronald). A list of
books will come up that are about that person. Not all of them will be
biographies. Check the subject headings by choosing Complete View.
2. If you know the subject
you are interested in but not the person. At the online catalog
choose Search. In the search box type in the subject you are interested in and
the word biography (example: basketball and biography). If we own any, the
catalog should come up with a list of biographies in that subject area.
FINDING PERIODICALS AND MAGAZINES
The COS Library subscribes to
over 450 periodicals, newspapers and indexes that are located in the Periodicals
Room. These alphabetical and subject
web pages list what the library currently subscribes to. In addition the
library subscribes to several full-text periodical databases listed on our
Electronic Resources Web Page. These
databases can be accessed on campus through the COS Library Web Site and at
home. To access from home each database requires a login and password that you can
obtain by picking up the Electronic Resources Handout at the library information
desk or by calling the library at 730-3824.
This web site will help in creating a bibliography for your speech
using MLA
or APA Style
INFORMATIVE SPEECHES
Demonstration/HOW TO SPEECH
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EHOW
- eHow.com is the most comprehensive source of information on how to do things, offering
thousands of specific project instructions. Unlike search engines, which direct users
aggregated external information, eHow.com is a true Web destination. With 14 categories
featuring 120 subcategories, eHow offers staff-written, reviewed and edited step-by-step
solutions, whether it's finding out how to change the oil in the car, make Cajun hot sauce,
negotiate a raise, or even throw a knuckleball.
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How
Stuff Works - a series of articles that explores the workings of devices
from cell phones to refrigerators, and explains the principles behind things
such as helium and pi.
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Knowledge Hound: The How-To
Hunter - This site claims to be the "Web's biggest directory of free
how-tos. Searchable or browsable by subject, such as arts and humanities,
health and fitness, money and law, career and life skills, hobbies and
crafts, recreation, the environment, and more. Also includes links to
tutorials and tips for holidays and events. Useful despite some dead links.
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Do
it Yourself - Main categories covered are build/remodel, repair/fix-it,
decorate, outdoors, finance and living
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SoYouWanna.com
- Claims to teach you how to do all the things nobody taught
you in school.
COS
Library Reference Books - These books provide vivid photographs and
thousands of components identified with labels. A great source for visual
aids to enhance your speech.
EXPOSITORY
SPEECH RESOURCES Always
remember to ask a Librarian for help and never give up on pursing that piece of
information that will make or break your speech or inspire others!!! General
Research Sources To help
in developing the theme of your topic the library reference collection is a good
place to start. Reference books can often tell you the basic who, what,
when, where and how about a topic. They will provide concise definitions
of a subject and give additional synonyms, key words and related subject
terms. Links have also been provided when available to supplemental web
sites. Having this information is important in preparing yourself to look
for magazine articles, additional books and documents from the Internet. 1)
General Encyclopedia - Good for providing a broad overview of a subject.
For example: the people, dates and places involved and a brief
history. A sampling of what is available in the COS Library are:
a) Encyclopedia Britannica - Call # R 013 N532
b) Academic American - Call # R 013 A168
c) Colliers Encyclopedia - Call # R 031
C699
d) World Book - Call # R 973 A258 Online
Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
a) Bartelby.com
b) Encarta
c) Information
Please
d) Wikipedia
Encyclopedia 2)
Subject Encyclopedias - Will provide some of the same information as a general
encyclopedia but in addition you will find subjects not covered in a general
encyclopedia and the subject will usually be covered in more depth. A
librarian can help you locate subject encyclopedias on your topic.
Examples of just a few of the many subject encyclopedias owned by the COS
Library are:
a) African American Encyclopedia - Call # R 973 A258
b) Encyclopedia of Criminal Justice - Call
# R 370.3 En56
c) Encyclopedia of Multiculturalism - Call
# R 306.4 En56
d) Encyclopedia of Religion - Call # R
200.321 En56 3)
Quotations
a) Dictionary of Quotations - Call # R 808.882 Ev92
b) Dictionary of Quotable Definitions -
Call # R 808.882 B912
c) Bartlett's Familiar Quotations - Call #
R 808.882 B289
d) Magill's Quotations in Context
- Call # R 808.882 Ev92
e) Peter's Quotation: ideas for our
time - Call # Call # R 808.882 P478
f) Respectfully Quoted; a Dictionary of
Quotations from the Library of Congress - Call # R 808.882 R434
g) Speaker's Desk Book of Quips, Quotes and
Anecdotes - Call # R 808.88 B825 Online
Quotations a)
Bartlett's
b) Chiasmus
Quotations - the web site devoted to the literary and rhetorical device
known as chiasmus
c) Yahoo's sources for
quotations 4) Statistics - A sampling of the many
statistical books the COS Library owns are:
a) Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics - Call # R 312.4
Un58
b) Statistical Abstract of the United
States - Call # R 317.3 Un58
c) Time Almanac - Call # R 317.3 In43
d) World Almanac & Book of Facts
- Call # R 317.3 W927 Electronic Statistical
Sources
a) The COS Library Web Page on Statistics
provides a compilation of many statistical links on the Internet. 5)
CQ Researcher Provides great research on current
issues. Each report provides background on a current topic of widespread
interest and is designed as a starting place for research. Each report
defines the topical issue and includes a chronology of events, for and against
arguments (called the issues section) and an extensive
bibliography. It is available in the Library Reference Area at R 301
Ed2 and on the internet at http://library.cqpress.com 6)
Periodicals and Magazines The COS Library subscribes to
over 450 periodicals, newspapers and indexes that are located in the Periodicals
Room. These alphabetical and subject
web pages list what the library currently subscribes to. In addition the
library subscribes to several full-text periodical databases listed on our
Electronic Resources Web Page. These
databases can be accessed on campus through the COS Library Web Site and at
home. To access from home each database requires a login and password that you can
obtain by picking up the Electronic Resources Handout at the library information
desk or by calling the library at 730-3824. Speech
Communication periodicals/serials owned by
the COS Library are:
a) Vital Speeches of the Day - located in the Periodicals Room
b) Reference Shelf - is a
series designed to show different viewpoints of the same subject.
Contained in each section are magazine articles, a bibliography, and a
suggested reading list. Search for the KEYWORDS Reference Shelf in the
COS Online Book Catalog for selections and location. In addition
it publishes a series called Representative Speeches of the Day. These
speeches reflect the ongoing dialogue of American citizens over the
central question of what kind of nation is the United States to
become. The COS Library has these annual volumes from 1941 to 1998.
The call # is 815 R425 and are located in non-fiction.
7) Pamphlet File
- Is located on the first floor of the library at the end of the
circulation desk just before the stairs. These files contain pamphlets from federal and state
government entities, and clippings from local newspapers on a wide variety of
subjects. 8) Internet Resources
- COS
Library Website
a) Current/Hot Topics -
Need help locating an interesting topic to give your speech on? Try the
links on this page and discover some fascinating subjects that will peak your
interest.
b) Quick Information
- In addition to the sites already mentioned this web page will link you to
factual information such as almanac and dictionaries.
c) Web Sites
by Topics - This is a directory of links on a wide variety of topics on the
Internet. Explore the Speech
Communications link for web sites that will help you improve your speech
giving abilities.
This web site will help in creating a bibliography for your speech
using MLA
or APA Style
BIOGRAPHICAL
SPEECH Biographical information is available
from a number of sources in the Library. The sources below are arranged by
subject. You should use more than one source for your speech.
Reference Sources General Resources
covering a wide range of people
Current
Biography R 920.C976
This source is particularly strong as it covers
people currently in the news and in a very wide range of professions. Examples:
actors, activists, people in politics, corporate leaders, writers, singers,
sports figures, scientists and more. This is a great place to begin browsing if
you haven't chosen the person for your topic.
McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of World Biography R 920.02 M147
This source is excellent for famous/infamous people from
the past to the 1992. They chose people whose achievements are important to our understanding of
social and cultural history.
Great Lives from History: American Series R 920.073 Biographical
Information by Subjects
Encyclopedias
Encyclopedia of Women in the
Ancient World R305.42 L724 Dictionary of Scientific Biography R 509.22 D554 Notable Mathematicians R 510.92 N899 American Women Writers R 810.99287 Encyclopedia of Women & Sports R 796.082 S553
Biographical
Information on key people in the field may be found in Subject Encyclopedias
Encyclopedia
of Religion R 200.321 En56 Encyclopedia of Psychology R 130.3 En56 International Encyclopedia of Dance R 792.803 I61 Grove's Dictionary of Art R 703 D554 Encyclopedia of the Holocaust R 940.53 En56 Encyclopedia of Modern Middle East R 956.003 En56
Internet Sources
Resources
for Ethnic Groups Hispanic-Americans
Encyclopedias
Spanish-American
Authors R 860.9 F634 Dictionary of Hispanic Biography R 920.046 D554 Notable Hispanic American Women R 920.72 N899 The Latino Encyclopedia R 973.0468
Internet Sources
African-Americans
Encyclopedias
Black
Women in America R 920.72 B627 African/American Culture and History R 973 En56 African-American Writers R 810.9 A512 Modern African-American Women Writers R 810.9 M689 The African-American Encyclopedia R 973 A258
Internet Sources
Native
Americans Encyclopedias
A to Z of Native American Women R 920.72
N899 Who is Who in Native American History R 970.004 W Encyclopedia of Native American Shamanism R 615.8 L997
Internet Sources
Asian Americans
Encyclopedias
Internet Sources
Internet Sources
PERSUASIVE SPEECHES
CONVICTION
SPEECH - See Information
Resources for Persuasive Papers or Speeches
ACTUATE
SPEECH To research a charity there are several approaches to consider.
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Research the name of the charity, its history, mission and
accomplishments.
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Research the founders of the organization, and past and
current presidents.
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How does the organization raise funds and how much goes
towards supporting administration/management?
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How the charity fits into and competes with similar charities
for funding.
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Explore the roles volunteers play in the organization.
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What impact does it have on society at large and
locally/regionally.
Locating Information The Phone Book - Look in the
Yellow Pages Under: Associations; Foundations-Educational, Philanthropic,
Research, Etc; Social and Human Services for Individuals & Families,
Locating Books - Subject Headings:
Associations, Capitalists and financiers--United States--Biography, Charities,
Endowments, Foundations, Philanthropists--United States--Biography,
Volunteer Workers, Volunteers--United States
Reference Books
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Encyclopedia of Associations - Call # R 060 En56
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The Giver's Guide: Making your Charity Dollar Count
- Call # R 361.76 M157
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A Guide for Giving: 250 Charities and How They Use
Your Money - Call # R 361.76 G381
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The Foundation Directory - Call # R 061 F771
Internet Sources for Non-Profit
Organizations - Use a search engine like Google
to search for individual associations. Many have web sites with lots of
information about their organization.
Philanthropy Gateway - Links to hundreds of non-profit organizations Internet Nonprofit
Center - Free access to basic information about most nonprofits in the
country NonProfit Gateway -
A network of links to Federal Government information and services
Charitable
Trusts - California - Many Californians make generous donations to charities
each year by volunteering time or through their checkbooks. This web site offers
information to assist you in evaluating solicitations and choosing wisely when
responding to charities and commercial fund-raisers who must register with the
Attorney General's Registry of Charitable Trusts and report financial activities
annually.
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