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Communication

This guide is designed to help students and faculty access credible resources related to the study of Communication.

Databases or Sources for Ideas for Speech Topics and Tips on Speaking

SIRS Researcher This link opens in a new window
Has Pro and Con Leading Issues with access to many newspaper, magazine, and other items. A good starting point for researching controversial topics.
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Find overviews, news, and opinions on hundreds of today's important social issues.

The Daily from the New York Times
A free daily podcast that goes deep into some of the biggest headlines, both nationally and internationally. Five times a week.
Pew Research Center
A nonpartisan U.S. research center that explores trends and issues.

Kem Gardner Institute
University of Utah Institute that explores local economic issues like affordable housing, etc.
National Speaker's Association
Purdue OWL (Writing Lab) on Choosing a Topic
Purdue University Online Writing Lab

Speech Anxiety Video from National Communication Assoc. (4 mins.)