Library Resources for Public Speaking

Introduction

Katherine AhnbergAcademic Services Librariankeahnberg@usf.edu

After this session, you should be able to:• Identify the location of the LibGuide for SPC 2608 on the USF Library web site• Perform a basic search in 3 guide databases • Interpret a basic search result to identify an article citation, availability of full

text, and resource format• Distinguish between primary and secondary sources• Employ the CRAAP test to evaluate found sources• Create a verbal citation• Identify 3 ways to contact a librarian to obtain additional assistance

Session Objectives

The USF Library Web SiteLocating the SPC 2608 Course Guide

1.Navigate to http://lib.usf.edu2.Click on Guides3.Click “Course Guides A-Z”4.Click “Guides M-Z”5.Locate SPC 2608

Evaluating SourcesThe CRAAP Test

● Currency: When was the article published?● Relevancy: How much does it pertain to your topic?● Authority: Who is the author? What are their credentials?● Accuracy: Where does the information come from? Is it

cited? Supported by evidence? ● Purpose: Is the author seeking to inform? Persuade? Sell

something?

Activity: Critiquing the News1. Using Access World News, search for an

article pertaining to your topic.

2. Select an article from your results list and keep it visible on your computer screen.

3. Invite your partner to critique the article using the CRAAP test

Primary vs. Secondary Sources

What are primary sources?● Original, first-hand accounts of events or scientific

experiments/discoveries. Include:o Diaries, autobiographies, government documents,

scientific reports, interviews, etc.

What are secondary sources?● Analysis and/or interpretation of primary sources, or second-

hand accounts. Include:o Biographies, histories, literary criticism, literature reviews,

analysis of clinical trials, etc.

Activity: Researching Examples

Vital Speeches of the Day is a database that indexes popular speeches from 1934 to present day

In your groups:

1. Locate one speech that reflects your topic

2. Choose one sentence that you feel is an example of a persuasive point

3. Share with the class

Searching CQ Researcher● Search by keyword● Interpreting search results

o Parts of the citationo Full text availabilityo Format

● What kinds of sources would you expect to find?o Primary Sourceso Secondary Sourceso Reports

Activity: Creating Verbal Citations

Instructions: • Research the "Education"

report in CQ Researcher• Write one sentence in

support of a persuasive report fact, using a verbal citation

• Present your verbal citation sentence in class

Useful for:● Any public speaking venue● Persuading your audience

with credible facts

Example:"A recent study published in X REPORT shows that BLANK is important to Americans..."

Getting Additional HelpTo obtain additional research assistance, use Ask a Librarian:● Phone● Chat● Request an appointment