Choose a topic and Google it. Explore the Web sites that appear in the search results and rank the credibility of each. Present your rankings to the class.

Pick a controversial topic like illegal immigration, online music piracy, or the school’s alcohol policy. Would any new information, expert testimony, or change of mind of an opinion maker affect your belief or opinion on this topic? If so, would this kind of information also affect your audience? How would you go about finding information on these topics for a speech?