Social Sciences & Humanities Librarian
Carol Wittig
Contact:
Rm. 119 Refectory (**during Boatwright Library renovation May 2025-August 2026**)
261 Richmond Way
Richmond, VA 23173
261 Richmond Way
Richmond, VA 23173
804.289.8459
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Subjects: American Studies, Biography, Book Reviews, Citing Sources, Classical Studies, Copyright & Fair Use, E-Books, English & Literature, Faculty Resources, French, German, Getting Started with Library Research, Language and Linguistics, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Latin American, Latino, and Iberian Studies, Leadership Studies, Master of Liberal Arts, News Sources, OneBooks, Open Access & Faculty Scholarship, OSHER, Reference Sources, Rhetoric & Communication Studies, Russian, Scholarly Publications, Spanish, Special Topics
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- Library Catalog This link opens in a new windowSearch our library catalog (aka OneSearch) for all types of sources. It combines results from many of our databases. (Ex Libris)
- OneSearch This link opens in a new windowUse this discovery tool to search most of the University Libraries' collections, including books, journal articles, newspapers, dissertations, music, and video recordings. (Ex Libris)
RHCS 100: Public Speaking (HOBGOOD)
What is an Informative Speech?
An informative speech seeks to introduce an audience with a topic of interest to the speaker. The goal is to engage the audience by demonstrating both the importance of topic and the speaker's qualified knowledge.
This speech format requires the speaker to prove his or her credibility and is done through the use of examples and evidence throughout the speech.
Choosing a Topic
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The CollegianThe UR student newspaper covering campus news, interviews and opinions since 1914.
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CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Access nonpartisan reports and background information on controversial topics and policy issues. These reports were historically written for members of Congress to understand all sides of a particular issue. The reports in this database date from 1923-present. (Sage)
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UR Library CatalogLocate introductory and research level resources on your topic
Rhetoric Reference Books
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Encyclopedia of rhetoric
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Call Number: PN172 .E52 2001Overview of rhetorical concepts and style from ancient to contemporary periods.
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Sourcebook on rhetoric : key concepts in contemporary rhetorical studies
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Call Number: PN172 .J37 2001Provides excellent description of epideictic discourse, its structure and purpose.
