Chapter 5: Researching Your Speeches

Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, the student will be able to:

  • Explain the difference between primary and secondary sources;
  • Understand basic library research;
  • Distinguish between reliable and unreliable information on the Inter- net;
  • Access and find reliable information on the Internet;
  • Construct a short survey usable for analyzing an audience;
  • Conduct short interviews for information for speeches;
  • Recognize information that should be cited;

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  • Research
  • Accessing Information Through a Library
  • Research on the Internet
  • Conducting Your Own Research

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