Representative Reference Sources for Communication Studies
When doing a literature search in Communication, start by establishing a basic understanding of the terms and concepts in the field. Reference works such as dictionaries, handbooks, manuals and encyclopedias are great sources for this type of information.
Battleground: the Media R 302.23 B336 2008
Discusses political and social issues related to mass media.
The Complete Directory of Prime Time Network Shows R 971.4575 B873c 2007
Provides basic information on shows, like cast, on air dates, and plot synopsis. Covers shows from 1946-2007.
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
An online version of the popular print encyclopedia, it is a great source for basic information in multiple subject areas.
Encyclopedia of Communication and Information R 302.2 E56 2002
An interdisciplinary four volume set that provides articles covering a variety of topics in communications and information. Entries range from biographies to extended topical essays.
Encyclopedia of Globalization R 303.482 E56
Topics include issues from history, economics, environmentalism, political and cultural disciplines. The 1st volume includes a list of entries and a reader’s guide organizing entries on related topics.
Encyclopedia of New Media R 302.23 E56 2003
This encyclopedia contains articles covering various issues in communication, including those dealing with the Internet and other emerging technologies.
From Talking Drums to the Internet: An Encyclopedia of Communication Technology R 302.2 G728f 1997
As the title states, this encyclopedia covers communication and the technologies used to convey thoughts, ideas, etc since the beginning.
History of the Mass Media in the United States R 302.23 H673 1998
As the title suggests this source is arranged as an encyclopedia, containing entries on the various topics and people who have influenced the mass media in the United States.
Museum of Broadcast Communications Encyclopedia of Television R 791.4503 M986
Entries cover individuals, programs and topics related to television in Britain, Canada, Australia, and the United States. Most entries have a list of suggested “further readings”.
St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture Online
This is the ebook version of the five volume set. "Includes more than 2,700 signed essays ranging from 500 to 2,500 words... Entries include subject-specific bibliographies and, where appropriate, photographs and textual cross-references to related essays."
Webster’s New World Dictionary of Media and Communications R 302.23 W423w
With 35,000 definitions, this is the definitive dictionary for technical and slang terms used in the fields of media and communication.
Finding Books and Other Items in the Library
To find books and other resources on communication studies in our general collection start by going to the ALEX online catalog and searching by subject. Refine your search results by viewing the Related Subjects and associated subheadings. Searching by keyword is also helpful because it broadens your search and retrieves more information.
Browse by call number:
· 070s Journalism
· 150-158 Psychology
· 301 Sociology
· 302.2 Communication study and teaching
· 384 Communications Telecommunication
· 791 Public performances (TV, radio, film, etc)
Resources for Finding Articles on Communication Studies
For the latest information from authoritative sources, use scholarly journals. Online library databases like Academic Search Complete and JSTOR are examples of general databases that contain information from multiple disciplines. The following databases are other examples, typically more specific in nature, that contain information geared towards this discipline.
Associates Programs Source
This multi-discipline database is geared towards disciplines generally studied in associate degree or certificate programs. It includes resources for journalism.
Wiley InterScience (Formerly Blackwell Synergy)
You can browse journals group specific subject area, like communication and cultural studies or use the advanced search options to find articles covering a specific topic.
Communication & Mass Media Complete
Citations, abstracts and full text of articles from scholarly journals in communication studies are available through this database.
This database contains articles from national and international newspapers.
NewsBank
Provides access to regional and national newspapers, along with some international news sources.
Newspaper Source Plus
Contains full text selected full text for over 500 national and international newspapers. It also contains full-text transcripts of television and radio news.
Journal Finder
If you are having trouble finding the full text of a journal, Journal Finder can help point you towards the right database.
Web Resources in Communication Studies
There is a great variety of web sites that could be useful; the following are a few examples. For more web resources in this area, check out the library's delicious page of websites.
Bridgewater College’s Department of Communication Studies
This site is the home page for the Communication Studies Department at Bridgewater College.
American Press Institute
This website offers many resources--discussion boards, journalism tools and tips, industry-related articles, information about training seminars, and links to other sites.
Center for Communication
The Center for Communication is an educational forum for undergraduates interested in pursuing a career in one of the many fields in communication. The site Includes streaming audio and transcripts from seminars presented by prominent practitioners.
Online Communication Studies Resources
A large collection of links to resources for communication studies from the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Iowa.
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