Research Assistance
Librarians can help you learn to make the most of the information resources, tools, and services of Murphy Library and beyond!
Weekdays & Sunday afternoons (fall/spring):
Any time (year-round):
- Email us -- we'll email you back asap
- Schedule an appointment (in-person or online)
Local history and/or archives research? Special Collections / Area Research Center specialists are available!
- Email us at specoll@uwlax.edu
- Call us at 608.785.8511
Informative Speech Assignment
You will be giving an informative speech of 5-7 minutes using one of two topic options:
- Topic option 1: Local community
- Topic option 2: Career pathway
Today:
- We will discuss evaluating information sources, as well as "lateral reading" as a strategy for evaluating sources as you read them.
- We will provide a quick overall introduction to the resources, tools, and services of Murphy Library.
- We will offer several recommendations for information sources for either of your topic options.
