COMM 101 Research Guide Goals
1. Identify keywords from a research topic; use keywords to search a COMM database.
2. Gain familiarity with advanced search techniques such as limiters.
3. Evaluate database article results based on assignment requirements.
4. Gain familiarity with Interlibrary Loan to obtain articles not available in Full Text.
Information sources
Informative Speech 1:
- 4-6 minute informative speech
- You should have a minimum of 2 sources, one must be scholarly or primary to support any of your key points.
Before we dive into searching for sources on your Informative Speech 1, let's review the types of sources you may need to explore.
Information formats can be categorized into just four types: 1. news, 2. magazines, 3. journals, and 4. books. These are often connected in what is called the "Information Cycle."
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