Persuasive Speech Research Links
http://usgovinfo.about.com/blstats.htm?once=true&
Current United States statistics on many topics
.
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/Default.htm
Fast facts and statistics from the Center for Disease Control.
http://en.thinkexist.com/
A great site for quotes - A quote on your topic often adds a nice touch to your persuasive
speech!
http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/
This Web site is designed as an on-line resource that focuses specifically on answering your
questions on the First Amendment and addressing key issues that relate to First Amendment
privileges: free speech, press, religious liberty, right to assembly, and petition.
http://www.nytimes.com/
Search the New York Times newspaper for your topic. You must sign in to use this site. The
username is "wilsonsouthern", the password is "bulldog". If you wish, you can register your
name and password to become a user.
GALE Virtual Reference Library
Information about drugs, controlled substances, and government issues. Ask for the password
at the library.
http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/
Good source for pictures and information. Username is WSJHLIB, Password is BULLDOG This is
also included in Destiny “One Search.”
http://www.loc.gov/index.html
Library of Congress website – wonderful source of information!
http://www.wcdebate.com/3ie/39platform.htm
This site gives tips on how to organize and prepare a persuasive speech in the most effective
way.
http://www.middleschooldebate.com/topics/topicresearch.htm
Great information and links to many topics.
http://www.procon.org/
Pros and Cons of Controversial Issues.
http://www.opposingviews.com/
Opposing Views helps you uncover all sides of the issues. Experts go head-to-head on
real-life concerns, debating news and events.
http://www.idebate.org/debatabase/topic_index.php
Debatabase is the world's most useful resource for student debaters. Inside you will find
arguments for and against hundreds of debate topics.
http://guthrie.iile.ru/speech/giving.html
10 tips on giving a great speech !
http://www.socialstudies.abc-clio.com/MultiHome/Default.aspx