COM 103 Public Speaking: Finding Library Sources

For your persuasive sources, use databases that focus on controversial issues.

Books, eBooks, Videos, and more!

Free online source. Type in your career choice in the search box on right side.

Occupational Outlook Handbook, Online

Look through all categories in your career:

• Nature of the Work
• Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement
• Employment
• Job Outlook
• Projections
• Earnings
• Wages
• Related Occupations
• Sources of Additional Information

For your Informative Speech, look for unbiased articles or books that introduce a topic.

Use the links below to find different types of sources on a wide range of topics. We may have more specialized tools for specific subject areas--ask a librarian if you aren't having success.

Journal Search can be used to find if the Library has access to the full-text articles published in a specific magazine or journal. Search by subject, title, or keywords. Use the "Search Inside" feature to keyword search within that magazine or journal for articles relating to a subject.

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