Rhetoric and Composition

Databases and sources supporting rhetoric and composition studies at UTSA.

Reference

Gale eBooks (Gale Virtual Reference Library) This link opens in a new window
Cross-searchable collection of full text encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources in a wide-range of disciplines for background information. Formerly known as Gale Virtual Reference Library.
Oxford Reference Online This link opens in a new window
Cross-searchable and browsable full-text dictionaries, subject encyclopedias, and Oxford Companions in a variety of disciplines, including the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and arts.
Oxford English Dictionary - OED (2nd ed.) This link opens in a new window
Premier resource for etymological studies containing the meaning, history, and derivation of over half a million words in the English language. Provides examples of both current and historical word usage through more than 2.5 million quotations from a variety of sources. Includes etymological analysis, pronunciation, and variant spellings.