FRANK W. COX HIGH
SCHOOL
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
Public Speaking--Machay
Use this page to access resources curated specifically for your assignment!
Research Links:
Databases
SIRS-Leading Issues
Gale- Opposing Viewpoints
Brittanica
Gale: High School
World Book-go in through Clever
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Helpful Websites
ProCon.org
Lynnhaven River Now
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
World Health Organization
Centers for Disease Control
CNN
NY Times
National Institute of Mental Health
Drunk Driving Facts
MADD
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*Gale curates many helpful websites for you.
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Google Search Tricks & Tips
Click here for helpful tips!
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Google Scholar
Google Scholar
This may be a relevant time to use Google Scholar, but know the facts about using it before you search!
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Search for Books
Destiny Catalog
VBPL (Va Beach Public Library)
If you don't have a public library card, see us for help! You have access to both print and digital resources with your library card.
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Don't forget to cite your sources!
Use Noodle Tools to organize and format your citations. Access Noodle Tools through Clever!
Click here for a short tutorial!
Purdue OWL--premiere online writing lab
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Presentation Tools
Want to create an Infographic? Click here for Piktochart Directions
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Want to create a video? Click here for Adobe Spark video directions? You could also use IMovie as well.
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Want to create a book? Click here for Book Creator!
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When you present, think about how you want to both inform and persuade your audience about your topic. What graphics will you include? A Google Slide show, an infographic, an Adobe Spark video that serves as a PSA? Work to your strengths as a group! Some group members may really enjoy making a video or a graphic. Communicate and make it happen!
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Example PSA videos:
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The videos above are short, but they convey a strong message. You will want to showcase strong powerful statistics, cause and effect relationships, etc.
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Project Planning Sheet--One person in your group needs to open this doc, rename with your project title, and share with others in your group! Click here to obtain a copy.
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