Key Databases in JCOM
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Communication & Mass Media CompleteA key resource for scholarly research in communication studies and mass media.
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Need the PDF/full-text?
Use Article Linker to search for full-text across all databases. If the article isn't available, choose Request via ILLiad or use interlibrary services to request a copy from another library.
Newspaper and Periodical Circulation
If you are looking for current newspaper or periodical circulation statistics, consult:
- SRDS Circulation (call number: HF 6105 .U6 S63)
- Current edition is located on the 1st floor in the Reference section
- Previous editions (2005 - previous year) are located in the BARN and can be accessed from the circulation desk or by requesting it here: http://tahoe.lib.usu.edu/record=b1272140 (Click on "ARS Request" for the volume you need.)
Google Scholar & More
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Google ScholarMultidisciplinary scholarly search engine. Covers peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, abstracts, and articles from academic publishers, professional societies, preprint repositories, universities, and other scholarly organizations. Includes links to USU resources when on campus.
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ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global (Digital Dissertation Abstracts)Electronic version of Dissertation Abstracts. Includes over 1 million full-text dissertations and 3 million searchable citations.
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Using Google Scholar?
Sync your Google account with USU. This will get you past paywalls for articles USU subscribes to by having you login with your A# and password.
Need Help?
How Do I...?
Access Articles?
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Finding Specific Journals This guide will help you find journals by title - either in print or online.
Develop Search Strategies?
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Choosing Keywords (Video)This video will walk you through how to choose and effectively use keywords to find articles in library databases.
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Narrowing or Broadening Your Search How to use keywords, limiters, and boolean operators to narrow or broaden your database search.
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Searching with Subject Terms This guide walks you through how to find and use controlled vocabulary to hone in on the most relevant research.
Conduct a Lit Review?
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Finding Related Sources This guide will walk you through how to find sources related to your topic and the research you are doing.
