The purpose of this course is to train the student in critical thinking, research, and the organization of ideas presented in discussion and original speeches. To accomplish this purpose, students receive instruction and practical experience in audience analysis and adaptation, critical listening and evaluation. The entire course is designed to emphasize personal growth through effective oral communication. Public speaking is especially recommended for students who plan to enter the fields of salesmanship, law, teaching, or the ministry. It is a valuable part of leadership training.
The concept of a new invention or development. Explain the invention, the benefits (who it helps), and the future implications.
Use these examples as keywords or subject terms when searching the library catalog, databases, and Internet.
Examples:
Invention
Trend
Discovery
Breakthrough
Innovation
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Use the Database tab on the library homepage for specific databases
Individual Databases:
Date Range: 2 - 3 Years
Example Sources:
| Articles | Academic/Scholarly, Newspaper, Magazine |
| Books | Print, eBook, Reference |
| Media | Video, Audio, Image |
| Miscellaneous | Personal Interview |
| Websites |
Citation Format:
APA or MLA
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Encyclopedia of 20th-Century Technology by 
One Simple Idea for Startups and Entrepreneurs by 
Public Speaking by 
A Speaker's Guidebook with the Essential Guide to Rhetoric by 