Fundamentals of Oral Communication
1. List three topics that might make interesting speeches:
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2. Similar to the controversial topics listed in the global warming concept map within the
tutorial, list two sub-topics using your own brainstormed topic idea that might be
controversial:
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3. Using the online concept map creator
(http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/courses/research/conceptMap.html), create a concept
map for your speech topic (the screenshot can appear in a separate document).
During library instruction
4. Using CQ Researcher, Opposing Viewpoints in Context, and/or Points of View Reference
Center, record APA citations for three sources that provide supporting or opposing views
on your topic.
Examples: CQ Researcher Citation | Opposing Viewpoints Citation | Points of View Citation
5. Using key concepts from your concept map and terms located in CQ Researcher and/or
Opposing Viewpoints in Context, record a sample search strategy using the Search
Generator (http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/courses/communication/
javascript%20search%20generator/):
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Possibly use any of the following keywords in your search strategy to locate information
advocating for or against an issue:
advantag*, against*, analy*, argument*, attitud*, attribut*, benefit*, compar*,
contrast*, controvers*, cost*, disadvantage*, discuss*, editorial*, evaluat*,
favor*, improv*, legal*, mistak*, moral*, need*, oppos*, politic*, position*,
progressive*, respect*, success*, support*, view*, and vital
6. Using Academic Search Complete, record an APA citation for two sources that provide
supporting or opposing views on your topic. Periodical Article Citation Examples
7. Using LexisNexis, record an APA citation for a source that provides supporting or
opposing views on your topic. If a persistent link isn’t available in LexisNexis, use
http://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/lnacademic. LexisNexis Article Citation Examples