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Welcome to the Library's research guide for SPE 103: Effective Speech!
What are we doing?
- Understanding the Research Process and utilizing filters within the general databases.
- Value of different types of sources and the role of authority in evaluating them
- Give credit to the original ideas of others through proper attribution and citation
After our library workshop on Sept 29, this guide will continue to be available for the remainder of the Fall 2025 semester. Use it to locate topics and resources for your SPE 103 speeches. Let's get started!
Katelin Karlin, Librarian
Jason Fliess
Division of Liberal Arts
jfliess@oakton.edu
SPE 103: Effective Speech
This course offers opportunities to develop capability in oral communications. The content includes rhetorical theory, organization and structure of ideas, techniques for general speaking and listening effectiveness, & practical experience in individual and group presentations.
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