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SPEECH UNIT

SPEECH/DEBATE PROJECT (Persuasive Arguments)

Choosing a Topic

Use the following graphic to help you think of a speech topic you have strong feelings about.
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How to prepare a formal speech (please download this file):
speech_-_how_to_prepare_a_formal_speech_-jan_2018.pdf
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File Type: pdf
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Resources

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Books:  Some print resources are on the trolley.  You can also use the search icon at the top right of our online catalog to help you find other titles.  Remember to look for keywords, other possible book resources and websites in the books on the trolley. For debate topics, log into our online catalog  to search for the following SERIES:
  • At Issue
  • Contemporary World Issues
  • Current Controversies
  • Current Issues
  • Debating History
  • Issues in Focus
  • Opposing Viewpoints
  • Teen Issues
  • Understanding Global Issues


Below are some sites about persuasive speech topics, how to write speeches and / or prepare for debates:
  • Better Public Speaking
  • Debate Central​
  • ​New York Times
  • ThoughtCo. 

 Some subscription and non-subscription websites are available on the Learning Resources "ribbon"  of the library software, once you have logged into the Destiny Discover version of our online catalog.  Use keywords found in books and other resources to help with your searches.  Remember, databases may have links to other helpful resources on your topic. 
  • Canada in Context (Gale)
  • Canadian Encyclopedia
  • CBC Curio / BBC Channel / National Geographic Channel
  • Global Issues in Context (great for information on current world issues, e.g. Syria, global warming,  child labour/ fracking. etc.)
  • NFB
  • Science in Context
  • World Book Encyclopedia

​Other online resources include:
  • Statistics Canada
  • The Tyee
  • CBC News
  • BBC News
  • ThoughtCo.​​

​​WEBSITE EVALUATION AND WORKS CITED

Under the HOME tab of this website, go to "Library Links" and use the "Website Evaluation and Searching Tips" section , to help you determine if you can rely on an unknown website. 

WORKS  CITED

There are several possible MLA9 citation generators for your Works Cited list, such as mybib.com , oslis.org ,  easybib.com , BibMe , Citation Machine or C​itefast.com . Select Manual Entry mode when using a citation generator as this will also teach you how to read a citation. format your page using Times New Roman 12, double-spacing, hanging indents and alphabetical order.  ​