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SPCH 101 - Lai - Spring 2024: Persuasive Speeches-Databases

Databases to use for Research for a Persuasive Speech

Opposing Viewpoints Tutorials

SIRS Issues Researcher Tutorials

Examples of Magazines with a Conservative Point-of-View

National Review
Provides first hand reports on national, international, and cultural affairs with focus on Washington and other political hot spots.

American Spectator
A national opinion magazine reaching opinion leaders in business, government & media through its coverage & analysis of business, politics, economics, foreign policy & culture.

Human Events
News items of the week presented through eyes that favor limited constitutional government, local self-government, private enterprise and individual freedom

Examples of Magazines with a Liberal Point-of-View

Nation
A journal of politics, economics, education, foreign policy, labor, law and other social issues, literature and the arts.

Progressive
Investigative reporting, analysis and commentary on major issues of political, economic and social concern. A leading voice for peace and social justice in America.

Mother Jones
Presents articles dealing with national news, investigative reporting, commentary, the arts as well as articles on health, the environment and book