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Speech 1113 Fundamentals in Oral
Communication
Prepared by:
Sarah Brick Archer
Communication & Art Subject Librarian
Office: Rm #L308 B, ext. #3267
For general information about the library, see the hours and maps available. All
materials in the library are organized using the Library of Congress
Classification System. For assistance contact the Reference Desk
at ext. 3240 in the middle of the first floor. The
Physical
Overview to the Library CLIP Tutorial provides background
information
on the library's materials and services. The library's CLIP tutorials
are
available to reinforce and expand upon resources discussed in class.
Where can I find Information about giving a Speech?
Try the Library
Catalog for materials on public
speaking.
Where can I find Information for an Informative Speech?
Use the Library
Catalog to find books on your topic. Use the periodical
databases for magazine and journal articles.
For example:
Magazines: Masterfile
Premier
Readers'
Guide
Journals: Academic
Search Premier
(CLIP
Tutorial on E Journals)
Oklahoma newspapers: Newsbank
For other subject areas, try the Subject
Databases guide.
For Internet sources, try Internet
Public Library,
the Librarians' Internet Index, the
Library's Communication
Subject page, or the Library's
Subject pages.
For a generic search engine, try Google.
Where can I find Information for a Persuasive Speech?
Use the same resources as for an informative speech. In addition
to the above tools, try locating statistics to make a point.
Facts on File Ref. D
410.F3
Statistical
Abstract of the United States Ready Ref.
HA 202
U.S. Census
C 3
Statistical Abstract of
Oklahoma Ready
Ref. HA 585.O452 (Origins)
Quotations can also be a useful way to persuade an
audience. Try Bartlett's
Familiar Quotations Ref. PN 6081.B27.
Internet Public
Library: Quotations
How can I Acquire Materials not Available at NSU?
The ILLiad
system
is available for requesting books and articles not available at
NSU.
Allow approximately two weeks for requests. Print orders will be
available at the Circulation Desk.
How do I Find Help for Citing Resources?
Try the KnightCite
Bibliography Machine.
Created and maintained by Sarah Brick Archer, on October 2, 2007.
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