Speech 101. Persuasive speech

Persuasion Library Assessment

Name:_______________________________

Topic:_______________________________________________________________

Using the “Opposing Viewpoints” database, locate some relevant research for your speech. Assess 2 sources found in this specific database by answering the following questions:

SOURCE 1:

A. Include the MLA citation for the source below and note what type of document (news, audio, viewpoint, blogpost, article, book, e-book, etc.) is it?

B. What are 2 or 3 arguments that the author(s) assert(s) in the article?

C. Think back to the CRAAP test and everything we have learned related to assessing sources for your speech. Based upon that knowledge, is this article a good fit for your speech? Why or why not? Explain your reasoning in at least 3 sentences here.

SOURCE 2:

A. Include the MLA citation for the source below and note what type of document (news, audio, viewpoint, blogpost, article, book, e-book, etc.) is it?

B. What are 2 or 3 arguments that the author(s) assert(s) in the article?

C. Think back to the CRAAP test and everything we have learned related to assessing sources for your speech. Based upon that knowledge, is this article a good fit for your speech? Why or why not? Explain your reasoning in at least 3 sentences.

Locate 1 other source using the Library resources available to you (books, e-books, web-based sources, podcasts, documentaries, etc.)

A. Include the MLA citation for the source below and note what type of source (news, audio, viewpoint, blogpost, article, book, e-book, etc.) it is.

B. What are 2 or 3 arguments that the author(s) assert(s) in the source?

C. Think back to the CRAAP test and everything we have learned related to assessing sources for your speech. Based upon that knowledge, is this source a good fit for your speech? Why or why not? Explain your reasoning in at least 3 sentences.