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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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:
 VSB LEARNING RESOURCES:  Go to the Van Tech Library website ( vantechlibrary.org ). Under the HOME tab, select the large blue and white “Library Catalog” button to go to “Destiny Discover” (the library software). Log in at the top right using your student number and password. Scroll down to the Learning Resources “ribbon” and select the "SEE ALL" button to access all the resources available on the Learning Resources ribbon. Helpful resources may include:​
  • Canadian Encylopedia (searchable)​
  • CBC Curio / BBC Channel / National Geographic Channel
  • CanCore (searchable)
  • EBSCO HOST (searchable:  make sure your search is "Full Text", limiters include date, type of source, etc.)
  • Gale Power Search (searchable: make sure your search is "Full Text", limiters include date, type of source, etc.)
  • 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 Student / Advanced (searchable)
​Use keywords found in books and other resources to help with your searches.  Remember, these learning resources may have links to other helpful resources on your topic.
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​Other online resources include:

​​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.  ​