“Speech is power. Speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel. It is to bring another out of his bad sense into your good sense.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
Journals & Databases
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Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints"Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints is the premier online resource covering today's hottest social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. This cross-curricular resource supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes. Informed, differing views help learners develop critical-thinking skills and draw their own conclusions."
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Point of View Reference Center
Takes major topics from current events and new stories and presents different opinions for both pro and con.
Websites
Below are websites that also provide information on public speaking.
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American RhetoricA huge bank of famous speeches in text, video, and audio formats as well as links to journals and associations related to public speaking
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TED Talksfamous public speaking platform
Books
Below are links to eBooks and other works that discuss public speaking.
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Public Speaking to Win (Condensed Classics) : The Original Formula to Speaking with PowerPublication Date: 2018
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Scientifically Speaking : How to Speak About Your Research with Confidence and ClarityPublication Date: 2021
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