1. Gathering Materials
By: Joyce Arcenas

2. HOW TO GATHER INFORMATION?
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Using your own knowledge/experience
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Doing Library Research
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Searching the Internet
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Interviewing

3. Using Your Own Experience
Why is it important to use our own
experience/knowledge?
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The speaker will be able to relate to his or
her topic.
It would become more realistic sharing your
own personal experience.

4. Doing Library Research
The library contains many resources such
as:
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Librarians
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The Catalogue
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Reference Work
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Newspaper and Periodical Databases
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Academic Databases

5. Librarians
Definition: A specialist in the care or
management of a library. (Merriam Webster
Dictionary)

6. The Catalogue
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Where we could find a list of all the books the
library owns.
It will provide you the location of the book
you are looking for.

7. Reference Works
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Encylopedia
Yearbooks (Facts on File, and World
Almanac)
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Biographical Aids
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Quotation Books

8. Newspaper and Periodical
Databases
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Times Magazine
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Atlantic
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New York Times
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The Wall Street Journal

9. Academic Databases
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Where you can find academic journals
written by experts.

10. The Internet
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Search Engines
- Google, Yahoo!, Bing, etc.
- Putting these symbols “” will help you
narrow the results of what you are searching.
Ex. “nursing students” + “achievements”

11. The Internet con't.
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Specialized Research Resources
a.) Virtual Library – a search engine that is like the
traditional library.
- The best virtual library is called the ipl2,
www.ipl.org
b.) Government Resources – websites where we
can find government documents and publications.
1. USA.gov
2. Statistical Abstract
3. World Factbook

12. Evaluating Internet Documents
Make sure you check for:
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Authorship
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Sponsorship
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Recency

13. Interviewing
Before the Interview
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Define the purpose of the interview
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Decide whom to interview
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Set the interview
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Record if permitted
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Prepare your questions

14. Interviewing con't.
During the Interview
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Dress appropriately and be punctual
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Repeat the purpose of the interview
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Set up the recorder if using one
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Keep the interview on track
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Listen carefully
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Don't overstay

15. Interviewing con't.
After the interview
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Review your notes
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Arrange your notes

16. Tips For Doing Research
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Start Early
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Make a list of potential sources
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Take notes efficiently
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Gather information related only to your topic

17. Reference
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Lucas, Stephen. The Art of Public Speaking.
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McGraw Hill. 11 edition.