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SPE 103 - Carter/Meza - Spring 2024

Librarian Mikaela Meza's Research Guide for Christy Carter's SPE 103-050 (W 6:30pm)

Welcome

This guide will help you:

  • Discover how the Oakton Library can help you succeed with research for your speech
  • Understand the differences between nonprofit and for-profit organizations
  • Conduct research 
  • Learn about the elements of a citation

Persuasive Speech Assignment Details

Select a nonprofit on Charity Navigator and develop a persuasive speech that influences your audience to complete whatever direct call to action is included in your speech 

You'll need a minimum of 4 sources (MLA or APA citation styles) for your 6-8 minutes speech.