LibGuides: COMM 110: Foundations of Human Communication: Resources & Research Tips

Recommended Databases

Searching EBSCO Databases:

After clicking on Academic Search Elite, all recommended EBSCO databases* (so marked) can be searched simultaneously by clicking "Choose Databases," checking the box next to the database name and clicking OK.

Academic Search Elite*
This multi-disciplinary, full-text database provides journal coverage for nearly all academic areas of study as well as 1,100+ full-text, peer-reviewed publications.
ERIC*
Citations and abstracts from over 980 educational and education-related journals, as well as full text of more than 2,200 digests.
MasterFILE Elite*
Designed for public libraries, MasterFILE Elite contains 900+ full-text magazines and journals, plus reference books and images covering business, health, general science and multicultural issues.

Google Tips

Quotation Marks: search "college students" as a phrase

Asterisk: volunteer* searches for volunteer, volunteering, volunteerism

Domain Search: limit search to a specific domain
EXAMPLE: "college students" volunteer* site:org

Research Tips

Find Subject Headings

Use keywords to find a good article
Click on the title
Click Detailed Record icon on the left side of the screen
Use Subject Terms to focus your search
Look at Author Supplied Keywords and the abstract for additional keywords

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