Conclusion

This chapter has covered a lot of information that will be useful to you in your public speaking class as well as other classes. Having a strong research foundation will give your speech interest and credibility. This chapter has shown you how to access information and also how to find reliable information and evaluate it.

Something to Think About

Getting into the college’s library early can make a big difference in your research journey. Begin by:

  1. Navigating to the Pikes Peak State College website
  2. Select “Academics” then “Library
  3. Explore the research guides, databases, eBooks, and library catalog to familiarize yourself with each resource

Remember that you can always make use of the “Chat with a Librarian” feature or head to the library to begin searching for your sources today!

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