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Explore Preston's Library's resources in rhetoric and writing and learn to use them effectively in your scholarly work. You may email us questions or schedule research consultations.

From VMI: Cadets who concentrate in Rhetoric and Writing will examine the philosophical and ethical foundations of rhetoric while developing and practicing the skills necessary for effective communication in public, professional, and private spheres. They learn to analyze rhetorically complex acts of communication (texts, speeches, images, gestures) by taking into consideration socio-political, historical, and cultural contexts in order to better understand human motives and enhance cooperation through the effective use of language.

Best Bet Rhetoric Article Databases:

Communication & Mass Media Complete
Coverage: 1918 - present
Articles from 460+ journals and magazine and trade publications covering communication, mass media, linguistics, rhetoric, language, logic, and other closely related fields.
JSTOR
Coverage: Typically, 4 years behind current date.
Articles from over 2,600 scholarly journals and 62,000 ebooks in the humanities, social sciences and sciences.
Project Muse
Coverage: varies - present
Scholarly articles from 600+ journals from major university presses and almost 2000 current ebooks. Subjects include literature and criticism, history, performing arts, cultural studies, education, philosophy, political science, gender studies.