LA 122 & LA 205 - Communication and Public Speaking Resources: Using Vital Speeches of the Day

This guide will direct you to resources for public speaking, communications, and information on important speeches by public figures. This LibGuide might be helpful if you are taking LA 122 or LA 205.

What is Vital Speeches of the Day?

"Each semimonthly issue contains the full text of some 12 to 15 addresses on public issues delivered by important figures. The editors attempt to select speeches pertaining to all sides of controversial issues." -- From the Guide to Reference Materials

Vital Speeches of the Day is a great resource for well-composed speeches on important topics. Use this journal to become better-informed about subjects on which you are writing or presenting, as well as finding examples of effective use of rhetoric.

Finding Vital Speeches of the Day in the Databases > A-Z Link

Step 1: MyMonroe > Library Resources > Databases > A-Z Link

Choose A-Z Link (Ebscohost) from the drop-down list of databases.

Finding Vital Speeches of the Day in the Databases > A-Z Link > Enter "V"

Step 2: Type the letter "v" into the A-Z Link search box.

Step 3: Select Vital Speeches of the Day from the drop-down menu of selected search terms.

Search Within Vital Speeches of the Day

Step 4: Enter Your Search Terms in the "Search Within Publication" box.

Try Different Search Terms

Continue Your Search with Different Terms

Try using different (but related) terms when searching within the journal. You will note that the search for "school shootings" returns a completely different set of results than the search for "gun violence."

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Sample Search 1: School Shooting

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