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CMST 220 Public Speaking (Reiser): Finding Sources

This guide will help students in Megan Reiser's Public Speaking class select a topic and find material for informative & persuasive speeches.

Holman Library Primo One Search

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Use Holman Library One Search to:
  • Search for books, CDs, videos and articles in Holman Library
  • Get an overview of information on a subject
  • Track down citations
Sample Search:

This sample search of "green tea" in the image below found over 79,508 books, articles, videos.

  • Use "Advanced Search" to add additional search options.
  • The "Filter My Results" options on the left let you sort by type (books, videos, articles), location (library items), and date. 

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Primo One Search on 'green tea'

Digital videos @ Holman Library

Use the library's Films on Demand database to find short films covering issues related to your career too.

For example, you can learn about: 

Types of Sources You Can Use

Articles

Articles can include news, scholarly (peer-reviewed) research, or data and analysis of your topic.

Videos & DVDs 

Videos and DVDs include both streaming online video and physical DVDs at the library. These are great sources for images, interviews, and (sometimes) statistics.


Books & eBooks

Books are a good source for connecting your topic to the "larger picture" by bringing in history or the social context (why your topic is important, etc.). You don't have to read the entire book to have it as a source-- you can use a smaller part of it if you like.