Guides: COMS 362: Relational Theories and Method: Getting Started

Bibliography Mining - Background Sources

Encyclopedia of Communication Theory
Call Number: Ref P87.5 .E496 2009
Publication Date: 2009
The 2 volume work provides a source for information about theories and theoretical concepts in the field of communication theory. Includes entries encompassing the diverse aspects of communication theory. In addition to the entries, a helpful chronology is included that lists the major events in the history of communication theory.

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
An online collection of over 600 full-text reference works, including encyclopedias, dictionaries, and more.
Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new window
A collection of over 3,000 reference works, covering all disciplines.

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Communication & Mass Media Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Citations and abstracts for over 400 journals, many indexed back to the first issue ranging from 1919 – present. Full text for some articles.
PsycINFO & PsycARTICLES (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
Search journal articles, books, and dissertations in psychology and related fields. Full text and indexed records. Published by the American Psychological Association. 1806-present.
Academic Search Elite (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
An excellent starting point for research across a broad stretch of academic subjects with thousands of full-text journals and abstracted and indexed journals. This database is sourced with PDF images for the great majority of journals; many of these PDFs are native (searchable) or scanned-in-color.
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