Library: Speech 151 (Yokotake): Databases/Videos

Online Databases

Please check out the Library's Research Databases for a full list of databases for your research needs. The following are recommended databases for information on Women's Studies. For off-campus access to databases, please use your UH user name and password.

Academic Search Complete
A comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 8,500 full-text periodicals, including more than 7,300 peer-reviewed journals. Covers all subject areas.
Credo Reference
Credo Reference provides full-text online versions of about 1,200 published reference works in a variety of major subjects. These include general and subject dictionaries as well as encyclopedias. Credo also has more than 200,000 images and nearly 100 videos.
Google Scholar
Freely accessible research reports and information combined with Leeward Library databases.
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
Provides access to more than 530 full-text journals. This database also provides particularly strong coverage in child & adolescent psychology and various areas of counseling.
Statista - The Portal for Statistics
A portal to over 1 million statistics, 3,000 industry reports, and over 400 market forecast reports.

Streaming Videos

The Art of Public Speaking
Imagine you just found out you have to give a 10 minute speech in front of three hundred people next week. For most of us, this news would bring a giant wave of panic.
Become a Confident Public Speaker
Transform that natural nervous energy from public speaking into a positive buzz. Learn to organize your message for cohesive delivery, avoid shaky knees and sweaty palms, and seize the opportunity to speak up and reach your audience.
Speak: Competing in the World Championships of Public Speaking
This documentary follows six unforgettable characters as they prepare to compete for the title, "World Champion of Public Speaking." SPEAK is a powerful, inspiring documentary about conquering life's hurdles and finding your voice.

News & Newspapers

If you are looking for newspaper articles, these databases will be helpful. If you are looking for topics related to Hawaii, I would recommend using ProQuest News & Newspapers which includes Hawaii newspapers. Be sure to include Hawaii as one of your search terms.

New York Times (create your own account)
First-time Leeward CC users can set up access using this link. Please use your UH email, but NOT your password to sign up for an account.
New York Times (website)
Leading source of national and international news with a history dating back over 160 years. Leeward CC users have unlimited access to news reports, special features, and more.
ProQuest US West Newsstream
Covers news sources from Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Full-text articles includes the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Honolulu Advertiser, and Honolulu Star-Bulletin.