Social Sciences & Humanities Librarian
Marcia Whitehead
Contact:
Boatwright Library
28 Westhampton Way
804-289-8823
28 Westhampton Way
804-289-8823
Subjects: American Studies, Biography, Book Reviews, Citing Sources, Classical Studies, E-Books, English & Literature, First Year Seminar, French, German, Humanities, International Education, Language and Linguistics, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Latin American, Latino, and Iberian Studies, Master of Liberal Arts, Primary Resources, Reference Sources, Rhetoric & Communication Studies, Richmond Area , 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 (BARNEY)
What is an Epideictic Speech?
Epideictic speech is the ceremonial form of speech used to either praise or blame a person, an idea or an aspect of society such as cultural values or norms. This type of speech is meant to persuade the audience to agree with your argument by developing a sense of identification with the audience while giving the group a sense of inspiration.
Meaning of the Word
- Oxford English Dictionary This link opens in a new window
Look up the meaning of words in this updated, online version of the Oxford English Dictionary. It's particularly useful when researching the etymology of a word. (Oxford)
- English language dictionariesThese resources focus on definitions and meanings of words and concepts. Available in Boatwright Reference, call number PE 1628.
- English language thesauriThese resources provide synonyms and antonyms of words and concepts. Available in Boatwright Reference, call number PE 1591.
Significance of the Virtue
Ethics, revised edition by Call Number: BJ63 .E54 2004Overview of particular virtues and ethical issues, covering traditional issues as well as more recent ethical issues & arguments.
Greek thought : a guide to classical knowledgeCall Number: DF78 .S2813 2000Information on ancient Greek philosophy, attitude towards learning & politics and covers the major philosophers.
New dictionary of the history of ideas by Call Number: CB9 .N49 2005Covers the historical development of philosophy, religion, politics, literature and science. Primarily covers Western Thought, but includes non-Western ideas.
Significance of the Virtue
- Philosopher's Index This link opens in a new window
Search for journal articles on topics related to all major fields of philosophy. (EBSCO)