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| Communication Resources |
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| Getting
Started: Reference Books |
| Reference Books are great resources to
use at the beginning of your research because they can provide
an overview of your topic, including good background information
and a discussion of the important issues and concerns of the topic. |
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- Encyclopedic dictionary of semiotics, media, and communications
Call Number: Reference
P87.5 .D36 2000
- Encyclopedia of new media : an essential reference to communication and technology
Call Number: Reference
QA76.575 .E5368 2003
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| Finding Books |
| Books are still very helpful resources!
They're good for providing in-depth discussion on specific topics. |
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- TomCat (online
catalog)
The Grace Hauenstein Library has a rich collection
of books, journals, pamphlets and other materials. Use TomCat
to search for items the library holds.
- WorldCat
Catalog of books available in libraries throughout the world
- NetLibrary/eBooks
NetLibrary provides access to nearly 12,000 online books. To search the database and "check out" books, you will first need to create a (free) account.
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| Finding Articles |
| Online indexes help you find articles on
your topic. Some provide access to full text articles, but most
are citation-only databases. What do you do when you find an article you like? |
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- ComAbstracts
Abstracts published in the
primary professional literature of the communications field
- ComIndex (Available on the campus network only - no off campus access)
Abstracts of articles published in the primary professional literature of the communication(s) field
- PsycINFO
Index to information in psychology and related fields, since 1887
- Expanded Academic ASAP
Scholarly journals from arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology
- ProQuest Direct
Index to articles on a variety of topics, including some full text
- Wilson Select Plus
Full text articles in science, humanities, education and business
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| Web
Sites |
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| Associations |
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| Communications Departments |
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| Media Web Sites |
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| Conducting Meetings Web Sites |
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| Liaison for Communication: Francine Paolini 632-2131 |
