In addition to the strategies for using the Web noted in this chapter, here are some additional ways to use the Internet to find speech topic ideas. As you review these sites, list the topics that interest you and would interest your audience.
- Clearinghouse
Use a Web directory. One directory is Argus Clearinghouse, which identifies sites by topic.
- Total News
Scan the headlines in newspapers. An excellent site that has links to many media outlets including most major news networks is Total News.
- US Senate
Connect with Senators, and learn about Senate committees, legislation, records, art, history, schedules, news, tours, and visits.
- Library of Congress
Books, pictures, sound, news, and online chat with librarians, this site has many assets for the student looking for topics and information.
