Seminar #1 Readings & Questions
Each group member will select one of the databases listed below.  Go to that data base and learn all about it.  You will be teaching the others in your group how to use it.  What kinds of information will you find there?  Create one "working example".  That is, choose a speech topic and actually do a search that provides results.  Take us through the steps you used. List three more speech topics that you could find information on at this site. Once you find the source, evaluate it.  Is it credible? Is it objective? Does it provide facts, data?  Opinions?   We want to know if this is a strong, credible site for us to use for our speech research.

CQResearcher,  Elibrary,  J-Stor,  Alt-Press Watch, Ethnic NewsWatch, Opposing Viewpoints, http://www.Factcheck.org

These may be found online at---- Highline Community College Library---Research Resources--Databases--  http://flightline.highline.edu/reference/databases/index.htm

Grading:  worth 30 points

Student Name: _______________________

Group Name: ___________________________
 

How well did the student prepare for the group presentation?  Did they demonstrate they knew what the database was, how to use it, and had an example to share?

The student explained the database in a clear, organized way.

The student’s delivery was loud, had enthusiasm, and showed interest in the topic.

I would give this student _______ points out of 30.