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COM 231: Birthday Speech Research
Use these resources to find articles published on or near your birthday.
Use the resources listed in this guide to begin your research. Make sure that you pay attention to the search tips and examples featured on each page. They will help make your research more successful. If you are having trouble finding sources for your assignment, ask a librarian for help.
Starting Points
These resources are available for free online.
NOTE: CCP and ECHS students using PCS Chromebooks may run into issues accessing certain websites. If you are having trouble ASK your instructor or librarian for help!
Photographic magazine that chronicled the 20th Century. Full issues between 1936 and 1972 are available via Google Books.
Internet Search Tips
When using Google or other search engines...
Put your birthdate in quotes: "November 1, 2004"
Look for an advanced search page that lets you set a custom date range or specific date.
If you can't figure out who wrote the content or they don't tell you where they found their info, skip it and go on to something else. Not sure? ASK your instructor or a librarian to help you investigate.