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Public Speaking: Find a Topic
What to talk about:
If you are given the opportunity to choose your own topic for a speech- choose something that interests you! Your enthusiasm will come across when you describe the topic to your audience.
Need some ideas? Check out the following sites:
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New York Times in EducationThe New York Times in Education provides colleges and universities with teaching resources, instructional strategies, and various subjects including Biology, Business, Government, Criminal Justice and more. NOTE: ACCOUNT MUST BE CREATED USING YOUR NCC EMAIL.
TIP: Multiple Viewpoints
The Following databases are particularly useful when writing a persuasive speech or argument because they give multiple points of view on various topics:
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Opposing ViewpointsCovers social issues, such as Gun Control, Genetic Engineering, Censorship, Endangered Species, Terrorism and more.
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Points of View Reference CenterA full-text database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue, such as: cloning, immigration, aids.
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CQ ResearcherComprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news.
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Issues & ControversiesIssues & Controversies covers hot topics in politics, government, business, society, education, and popular culture. It provides thousands of editorials and opinions that are updated weekly. With in-depth articles presenting both sides of issues as well as key facts, arguments, history, and current context of today’s issues.
Selecting Your Topic
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Phone: 516.572.7401
