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
Help Menu
- 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
- The CollegianThe UR student newspaper covering campus news, interviews and opinions since 1914.
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowAccess 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)
- UR Library CatalogLocate introductory and research level resources on your topic
Rhetoric Reference Books
Encyclopedia of rhetoric by Call Number: PN172 .E52 2001Overview of rhetorical concepts and style from ancient to contemporary periods.
Sourcebook on rhetoric : key concepts in contemporary rhetorical studies by Call Number: PN172 .J37 2001Provides excellent description of epideictic discourse, its structure and purpose.
