Research Databases at CCBC for Public Speaking
These databases - online collections of articles from journals, magazines, newspapers, videos, images and book chapters - are recommended depending on what kind of speech you are preparing. For persuasive speaking, try Opposing Viewpoints or SIRS Issues Researcher. For informative speaking, try ProQuest Central or Academic Search Premier.
See all of the databases that we have: CCBC Databases
- Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Viewpoint essays, topic essays, and news and magazine articles on controversial issues. Browse for topics or search.
- SIRS Issues Researcher This link opens in a new window
Viewpoint essays, topic essays, and news and magazine articles on controversial issues. Browse for topics or search.
- ProQuest Central This link opens in a new window
Articles on any subject. This is a good place to start.
- Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new window
Articles on any subject. This is a good place to start.
Websites
- Issues & Controversies Library GuideFind information about current events and debatable topics.
- Writing Guide: Informative SpeakingLearn about the purposes and types of informative speeches, writing and delivering informative speeches, and about the parts of informative speeches. From Colorado State University.
- ProCon.orgA nonprofit organization providing resources for critical thinking and to educate without bias.