Speech Resources

Find or narrow a topic for your speech using the resources below.

• Select the Browse Issues (light bulb) icon for a list of topic ideas. 
• The Topic Finder tool is located at the bottom of the Opposing Viewpoints homepage under Resources. 
• Watch this short video (1:02) for more information about Topic Finder.

♦ Find even more topic suggestions for both informative and persuasive speeches. 

Start your search with Discovery, our library catalog.

► Discovery - search for sources using the search box on the library homepage

Additional resources that will help you find and evaluate sources can be found on these pages.

• Finding Sources - detailed information about how to locate books, articles, videos & images
• Research Help - strategies and tips to return the search results you need

Use these tools to help with your research, writing, and projects.

• Gadget & Technology Collection - tools to help you be creative and productive 
• Library Tutorials - self-guided tutorials covering topics such as research, citations, plagiarism, and databases
• Grammarly - free editing, writing, and plagiarism tool

Find a review of the library presentation.