Speech Ideas & Subscription Databases - COMM 124 - Denja - Research Guides at Eastern Michigan University

Persuasive Speech Topic Ideas and Content - Subscription Databases

Opposing ViewPoints
Easy way to research timely or controversial topics - abortion, immigration, climate change, etc.
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Points of View Reference Source

Presents multiple sides of an issue.
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CQ Researcher

Examines controversial topics reported in the media
Subjects: Current, Newsworthy Issues (Political, Social, Economic, Environmental)
Info type: reports

ProQuest PowerSearch

Search over 20 academic databases at the same time.
Subjects: Covers many subjects
Info type: scholarly articles, professional articles, magazine articles, news articles, dissertations and theses
Brief How-To Video: ProQuest Basics
Academic Search Complete
Find articles on a wide range of subjects, including peer-reviewed articles.
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MasterFILE Complete
Popular magazines and reference sources.
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