Informative Speech - ENGL 113 - Introduction to Public Speaking - Research Guides at MCC Library - Manchester Community College

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Credo Reference
Gather basic facts, terminology and background information from Credo's reference collection which includes specialized encyclopedias, dictionaries and atlases.The mind map feature can help you find keywords for your research.
US Newsstream
Part of ProQuest Newsstand. Local, regional, national, and international newspapers, including the New York Times, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, and Wall Street Journal. Can also be searched via ProQuest Central.
Points of View Reference Source
A good starting place when researching controversial topics or writing an opinion paper. Has hundreds of topics, each with an overview, point, counterpoint and critical thinking guide.
Issues & Controversies
Featuring a dynamic design and a wealth of features, Issues & Controversies helps researchers understand today’s crucial issues by exploring hundreds of hot topics in politics, government, business, society, education, and popular culture.

ENGL 113 - Introduction to Public Speaking: Informative Speech

What Are Databases? (2:34)

Picking Your Topic IS Research!

Library Resources for Informative Speech

MCC Library OneSearch

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These databases will give you background information for your informative speech assignment.