LibGuides: First Year Seminar (FYS) Resource Guide: Presentations & Public Speaking

Library Databases for Persuasive Oral Presentations

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Provides weekly in-depth reports on current events topics. Each report includes sections which include an abstract, overview, background summary, current situation, outlook, special focus, chronology, pro/con viewpoints, and bibliography.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context This link opens in a new window
An online library of current event topics. It is useful for all majors for finding information on contemporary social issues such as censorship, immigration, stem cell research, terrorism and many more. It includes viewpoints, reference articles, infographics, news, images, video, audio, and more. The sources in this database allow you to explore the various sides of an issue.

Common Speaker Pitfalls
An article by Craig Valentine, posted on the Toastmaster International magazine site.
Dealing with a Distracted Audience
An article by Tim Cigelske, posted on the Toastmaster International magazine site.
Example Speeches
Looking for an example? Check out here! Events like Oratory, Informative, and Extemp will be most helpful!
Lighten Up Your Speech
An article by Judy Carter, posted on the Toastmasters International magazine site.
Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament Speeches
Here are more examples of nationally ranked speeches!