1. Gathering MaterialsBy: Joyce Arcenas

2. HOW TO GATHER INFORMATION? Using your own knowledge/experienceDoing Library ResearchSearching the InternetInterviewing 3. Using Your Own Experience Why is it important to use our own experience/knowledge? 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: LibrariansThe CatalogueReference WorkNewspaper and Periodical DatabasesAcademic Databases 5. Librarians Definition: A specialist in the care or management of a library. (Merriam Webster Dictionary) 6. The CatalogueWhere 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 Encylopedia Yearbooks (Facts on File, and World Almanac)Biographical AidsQuotation Books 8. Newspaper and Periodical Databases Times MagazineAtlanticNew York TimesThe Wall Street Journal 9. Academic DatabasesWhere you can find academic journals written by experts. 10. The Internet 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. 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: AuthorshipSponsorshipRecency 13. Interviewing Before the Interview Define the purpose of the interviewDecide whom to interviewSet the interviewRecord if permittedPrepare your questions 14. Interviewing con't. During the Interview Dress appropriately and be punctualRepeat the purpose of the interviewSet up the recorder if using oneKeep the interview on trackListen carefullyDon't overstay 15. Interviewing con't. After the interview Review your notesArrange your notes 16. Tips For Doing Research Start EarlyMake a list of potential sourcesTake notes efficientlyGather information related only to your topic 17. Reference Lucas, Stephen. The Art of Public Speaking. th McGraw Hill. 11 edition.