LibGuides: SPCH 333 Advanced Public Speaking: Picking a Topic and Finding Resouces

Finding Articles and News in Databases

Points of View Reference Source

Articles and essays on both sides of many major topics.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints

Library of current event topics: Facts as well as the arguments of each topic's proponents and detractors.
Nexis Uni

News, legal, business, medical news and reference information.
Academic Search Ultimate

Comprehensive general multidisciplinary database.
OmniFile Full Text Mega (H.W. Wilson)

Complete content of popular Wilson databases plus more.

Databases represented are: Education Full Text, General Science Full Text, Humanities Full Text, Readers' Guide Full Text, Social Sciences Full Text and Wilson Business Full Text.

Gale in Context: Biography

Articles on hundreds of thousands of individuals.
Biography Index Retrospective: 1946-1983 (H.W. Wilson)

Limited full text information on notable individuals spanning from 1946-1983.

Statistics, like other facts, can enhance a speech and make a stronger case for your perspective.

CIA World Factbook
Facts on every country, dependency, and geographic entity in the world provided by the Central Intelligence Agency.
FedStats
A free government source for federal statistical information.
Statistical Abstract of the U.S.
Comprehensive collection of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States, dating back to 1878.
Historical Statistics of the United States Online
Detailed statistical information covering a vast array of topics.

United Nations UNdata
UNdata is a web-based data service for the global user community. It brings international statistical databases within easy reach of users through a single-entry point. Users can search and download a variety of statistical resources compiled by the United Nations (UN) statistical system and other international agencies. The numerous databases or tables collectively known as "datamarts" contain over 60 million data points and cover a wide range of statistical themes including agriculture, crime, communication, development assistance, education, energy, environment, finance, gender, health, labour market, manufacturing, national accounts, population and migration, science and technology, tourism, transport and trade.