Group Communication (ID 2415)

CQ Researcher, Issues and Controversies, and Points of View Reference Center may be especially useful when considering potential topics for your persuasive speech, since they provide information regarding opposing viewpoints:

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Need to select a research topic or find background information?  

The Reference Collection includes a variety of different sources, such as: subject-focused encyclopedias, handbooks, almanacs, maps/atlases, statistical compendiums, dictionaries, and more. Look here to find introductory articles on subject-related topics. The broad perspective offered by such articles often proves helpful for narrowing research topics before pursuing more in-depth information. 

This guide provides some recommendations for encyclopedias and other reference resources that might provide helpful information relating to your topic.

The following databases provide access to online encyclopedias, handbooks and dictionaries covering multidisciplinary topics. These are great sources of background information on countless topics. Use the aricles you find in these databases to gather ideas for key words.

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