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Chapter 3 Research

Chapter 3 Research. Getting information from a variety of sources finding great ideas on the web Getting your research for free. Getting Sources. An old philosopher once said that its more interesting to hear a speaker who met an old philosopher than a speaker who read about one.

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Chapter 3 Research

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  1. Chapter 3Research Getting information from a variety of sources finding great ideas on the web Getting your research for free

  2. Getting Sources An old philosopher once said that its more interesting to hear a speaker who met an old philosopher than a speaker who read about one. People like to hear first hand accounts (a primary source) When you read about someone or something you get (a secondary source) Band of Brothers Ending - Veteran's Words http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCo3n0bxLHQ

  3. Life experience is often the most interesting part of a speech Your most embarrassing experience The angriest you’ve ever been The most inappropriate letter you’ve ever received Your first date Strangest habit of a friend, family or coworker The dumbest thing you’ve ever heard Your first day on the job The worst boss you ever had The saddest thing that ever happened to you or a friend The biggest mistake you’ve ever made A strange dream The most bizarre thing you’ve ever seen or heard Your wildest vacation story

  4. Should Evolution be Taught in School? Worst 15 Beauty Pageant Answers David Attenborough on Darwin - Evolution is a Fact

  5. Personal Anecdote Checklist The strangest thing that happened at a meeting Eating out: strange restaurants, waiters, food, experiences Relatives High school life: graduation, teachers, classes College: dorms, professors, exams Stories told to you by your parents Your first job interview Something that is funny now, but wasn’t then

  6. Chase’s Calendar of Events Chase’s calendar of events is a book published annually that provides an easy way to write the opening of a speech. Just look up the events from the past years for the date on which your speaking. Then pick one or more events and use them to lead into your speech. “Today is the fourth of July – the birthday of the United States, but also the birthday of Abigail Van Buren, who you know as Dear Abby. So in honor of the occasion, I’m going to spend some time giving you advice.” Sections of the calendar include Astronomical Phenomena Religious Observances National and International Observances and Civic Holidays Special Days, Weeks and Months Presidential Proclamations Events and Festivals Anniversaries Birthdays Today

  7. Chase’s Calendar of Events http://www.mhprofessional.com/templates/chases/index.php

  8. Get Free Research Libraries: The most valuable resource in the library are not the books, magazines, journals, or periodicals but the woman behind the front desk. (The librarian) Museum Research Staff: have large amounts of knowledge about specialized areas of interests. Call them and they’ll enjoy sharing their knowledge. Government Officials: Every agency, department, board, commission, local, provincial, or federal have public information officers to help you. Remember, you are a tax payer and these people are your employee’s. World Wide Web David Suzuki Time Capsule

  9. Best Websites Virtual Reference Desk: (www.refdesk.com). It contains links to anything that pertains to a speech. Online Speech Bank: (www.americanrhetoric.com/speechbank.htm) This site contains transcripts of speeches from around the world. It’s a great source for getting ideas or quoting other people. Museum of Humor (www.museumofhumor.com). This is the “goldmine” of humor for speakers and speech writers.

  10. Visual Aids Image Finder: (http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/ImageFinder) Clipart.com: (www.clipart.com) PowerPoint Templates: - www.soniacoleman.com/template.htm - www.websiteestates.com/ppoint.html - wwww.presenteruniversity.com/downloads.php

  11. Performing Tips Salman Khan: Let's use video to reinvent education www.historychannel.com/speeches/index.html www.fednet.net Let's use video to reinvent education

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