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Complete the following items. It will be wise for you to visit the library to do so. If you face any difficulties or confusion, feel free to ask a librarian for help.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. In one sentence, describe the topic of your speech:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. List at least one book<\/strong> (with title, author, and date of publication) related to the topic of your speech:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. List 10 key words<\/strong> useful for searching for information re: the topic of your speech:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Search within databases (get a librarian to help) for information relevant to your topic (use the key words). List three hits on that search that you think could be useful:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Name at least one good source of statistics or concrete information<\/strong> on your topic:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Name one good source of images<\/strong> related to your topic (if you use their images, you will credit them):<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Name at least three people\/publications <\/strong>who you might consider experts or reliable sources on your topic:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Check Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, Medium \u2014 did you find any current, reliable<\/strong> information or useful quotes<\/strong> from involved sources?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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