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Communication Studies

A guide describing communication studies resources available in the Jessie C. Eury Library.

Begin Your Research

This guide contains information on how to research and find resources in the Jessie C. Eury Library in order to complete assignments for the Communication Studies degree.

Why Use Background Inforation

Background information:

Shows how a topic fits into a broader subject or discipline
Helps you to know if there is enough or too much information on a topic
Provides access to the specific vocabulary which serves as keywords for searching
Often contains bibliographies which point to key resources and experts to consult.

To Use or Not Use Wikipedia

Sage Knowledge

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Nearly 80 full text reference encyclopedias and handbooks which may be browsed, searched, and utilized online. Search across all available resources or select a specific title. To access from off-campus, you will need to log-in with your username and password.

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Additional Reference Sources

New Dictionary of the History of Ideas by Maryanne Cline Horowitz, editor in chief.
Call Number: R 901.9 D55 2005
Publication Date: 2004-12-03
This award winning 6 volume reference work surveys the history of western thought and provides a valuable interdisciplinary look at history and philosophy.