Full Description
Designed to help readers learn how to successfully use literature and other sources in writing effective papers, COMMUNICATION RESEARCH: STRATEGIES AND SOURCES, International Edition, demystifies the research process by helping students master library skills, scholarly writing, and the latest research technology tools. In addition, this communication research text places special emphasis on using library resources in the literature search as it helps readers strategize, develop, and complete communication research.
Contents
PART I: COMMUNICATION RESEARCH STRATEGIES. 1. Studying Communication. 2. Searching the Communication Literature. 3. Using Computers to Search Electronic Databases. 4. Using the Internet for Communication Research. PART II: COMMUNICATION RESEARCH SOURCES. 5. General Sources. 6. Access Tools. 7. Communication Periodicals. 8. Information Compilations. PART III: COMMUNICATION RESEARCH PROCESSES. 9. The Process of Communication Research. 10. Designing the Communication Research Project. 11. Preparing Research Projects. 12. Writing Research Papers. Appendix A: APA Style Basics. Appendix B: Glossary.
