 Hi, this is Jessica Hagman in Alden Library. I'm the librarian for communication studies, and part of my job is to work with students like you who are doing research for speeches or papers. So I put together this guide that walks you through some of the resources that I recommend that you take a look at as you do your research for your speech. This video walks you through how to use the guide and how to get started with your research. The most important thing to remember is that the guide is not where you would search for resources. Instead, it directs you to different search websites depending on the type of information you need and your research topic. The table of contents on the right side of the page directs you to different tasks you may need to complete for your speech. For example, if you're still deciding on a topic, take a look at this section to help you choose or focus your topic. The other pages help you find specific types of information resources, such as books or research articles, or provide help on citing sources, writing and annotated bibliography, or direct you on how to get in touch with me with questions. I'm going to look at the page on finding newspaper articles. You'll see that we have text-based tips for finding newspaper articles. You'll also see a big green link to resources where you can find current and historical newspaper articles. For example, to find current articles about the Affordable Care Act, I'd click the box for America's newspapers and do my search there. The database should open in a new window. You'll also see big purple boxes that link you to help videos for these specific tools. If you need to know how to search for articles in America's newspapers, you can click on that first purple link. The Show Me How links in the text will also take you to those videos, but at specific points related to those particular tips. In addition to pages based on type of information source, you can also find recommended resources for particular topic areas, like education or sustainability. On the sustainability page, for example, you'll see links to resources I recommend for this topic. No matter what stage you are in your research, you can always use the Help tab to get in touch with me. It's my job to work with students doing research, and I'd love to hear what you're researching and work together to identify sources. You can find my calendar where you can make an appointment at this purple link. Below that are multiple ways to get to that. So that's how this guide works. If you have any questions about the guide or can't find the information that you need for your topic, be sure to let me know, or you can stop at the desk on the second floor of the library anytime the library is open and talk to whoever's there. They'd be happy to help you with your research. Good luck on your speech.