Research is like digging for gold: You have to turn over tons of dirt to uncover those few, precious nuggets that make it all worthwhile. But, you must believe that if a speech is worth giving, then uncovering tons of dirt for the few great speech nuggets is just part of your commitment, as a speaker, to your audience. Many speakers would willingly make the effort, but simply do not know how. This chapter will focus on research, from selecting your topic, to conducting preliminary research, developing a thesis, and reresearching your subject. Each step in this process brings you closer to a final polished ...
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