Library Guides: Composition & Rhetoric Studies: Databases for writing studies

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Encyclopedia of Rhetoric by Thomas O. Sloane (Editor)
ISBN: 0195125959
Publication Date: 2001-08-02
Authoritative articles from the OUP on all aspects of rhetoric.

CompPile (1939 - Current)
An up-to-date compilation of journal articles and books on post-secondary writing and rhetoric studies, with particular comprehensiveness from 1939 to 1999. The compilers are volunteers from the field of writing and rhetoric.
Communication & Mass Media Complete
A database for journals of communication and mass media. The persuasive power of media is frequently discussed in this literature.
Education Research Complete
This database covers all aspects of research in education. It also includes book reviews and articles about curriculum, policy, funding, and social issues that impact education
This database also covers areas of curriculum instruction as well as administration, policy, funding, and related social issues.
JSTOR
A current database with an extensive archives of full-text journals in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. This database also includes books from university presses.
ERIC (Education Resources Information Center)
A database regarded as the most comprehensive compilation of research on all aspects of education.
MLA International Bibliography
MLAIB is strong in its coverage of writing instruction, as well as literary studies.
Philosopher's Index
PI covers all aspects of philosophy, including rhetoric.

By call numbers:

P301 - 301.5
Style. Composition, Rhetoric

PE1001 - 1693
Modern English

By subject headings:

Rhetoric

English language -- Composition and exercises

English language -- Rhetoric

Try the above subject headings in the Grasselli Library Carrolline Catalog below.

Grasselli Library Carrolline Catalog (via OPAL)
Because it includes both physical and digital holdings, The Carrolline Catalog is the best place to look for the library's holdings of books.