LibGuides: Speech & Presentations: Speech Ideas & Topics

Can't Think of a Topic?

Get ideas from a database! Try these databases (best for hot topics, social issues, speech, current events) if you get stumped:

CQ Researcher
Click on Browse Topics on the home page to see a drop down list of all the major topics covered in CQ Researcher. Clicking on any topic will result in a list of all reports available on that topic.
Issues & Controversies
Browse through Issues by Subject until you find one you like. You can also use the Issues A-Z list to get ideas for topics.
Gale In Context Opposing Viewpoints
Get ideas from the Browse Issues page. Access from the dark grey toolbar below the Opposing Viewpoints banner. Once you've selected a topic, you''l find a variety of sources on your topic, including videos, images, news, academic journal articles, statistics, expert picks and viewpoints.

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