Communication 302 - Research Methods: COMM 302 - Research Methods
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Instruction handout with links that covers: International Encyclopedia of Communication, the database "Communication Resources," Google Scholar, citation creation, statistics, helpful links.
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Top Databases for Communication
- Communication Source This link opens in a new window
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowProvides in-depth coverage of current topics and issues. Great for researching for persuasive and informative speeches and essays.
Trade and Business Information
- Business Source Premier This link opens in a new windowUpdated daily, BSP provides some full text access back to 1886; complete Marketing coverage is provided. Industry and company profiles are available via MarketLine and Datamonitor.
- ABI/INFORM CollectionInternational in scope, marketing is thoroughly reported; in-depth news and analysis of industry trends and developments.
- Hoover's This link opens in a new windowPrivate and public company and industry information for over 17 million companies.
- Consumer Expenditure SurveyProvides data on expenditures, income, and demographic characteristics of consumers in the United States.
Specialized Sources and Websites
Communication Subject Guides -- Complied by the Association for College and Research Libraries, includes lists of reference books, websites, journals, books, and other research materials for specific Communication areas and disciplines. Very helpful!
ACA: American Communication Association -- Web site for the American Communication Association.
Communication Institute for Online Scholarship -- Gives access to Tables of Contents for communications journals, forums, directories, and other services for communication studies. This organization produces and distributes ComAbstracts as one of its services.
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Encyclopedia of Communication
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