Communication Research Databases
If you need additional Communication resources checkout the Research Guide for other subjects
Also check out the Browse by Subject page for a complete list of databases related to specific subjects.
Here are a few databases to begin your research:
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Communication SourceIncludes articles from peer-reviewed journals and trade magazines covering mass media, marketing, communications, and related topics.
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ABI/INFORM CompleteArticles from leading business journals, magazines, trade publications and newspapers including the Wall Street Journal. Available through ProQuest Articles from leading business journals, magazines, trade publications and newspapers including the Wall Street Journal. Available through ProQuest
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ProQuest Research -Multiple DatabaseProQuest Multiple Databases is a multi-disciplinary index. It simultaneously searches dozens of subject areas, indexes thousands of general and scholarly titles. It is an excellent starting place for research for a paper, particularly if one isn't sure where to begin their research.
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LexisNexis Academic (Nexis Uni)Database of full text online news, business, financial, legal, medical, biographical, government and domestic and international newspaper resources.
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GenderWatchGenderWatch is a full text database of publications that focus on the impact of gender across a broad spectrum of subject areas. Subjects covered include: business, education, literature and the arts, health sciences, history, political science, public policy, sociology, gender and women's studies and more
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FactivaArticles from leading business journals, magazines, trade publications and newspapers with a broad selection of international content plus company and market data.
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ProQuest TelecommunicationsProQuest Telecommunications is a essential resource for anyone researching the industry or its technology. The database includes over 140 titles, with more than 115 available in full text. Whether youre looking for the latest news on WAP technology, following market penetration of new technologies, or gathering information about the key players in this field, ProQuest Telecommunications helps you stay one step ahead.
Google Scholar
Search Google Scholar from the USC Libraries resources which includes the library proxy to access the articles.
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Google ScholarFiltered Google Search finding scholarly journal articles, books, citations, and case law.
Sage Research Methods
Selecting a research method is important. Use Sage Research Methods to locate examples.
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SAGE Research Methods Online and CasesSAGE Research Methods includes books, articles, encyclopedias, and videos covering social science research design and methods including the complete Little Green Book series of Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences and the Little Blue Book series of qualitative research. Also includes case studies outlining the research methods used in real research projects
Databases
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Business Abstracts with Full Text (H.W. Wilson)Business Abstracts with Full Text™ offers a multitude of business magazines and scholarly journals: this comprehensive database contains the full text of articles from more than 510 key publications.
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EBSCO Business Source CompleteThis database provides articles from business journals, magazines and newspapers including the Harvard Business Review, McKinsey Quarterly and many others.
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Google ScholarFiltered Google Search finding scholarly journal articles, books, citations, and case law.
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Sociological AbstractsSociological Abstracts Database is a primary resource for accessing the latest research sponsored in sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences.
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LGBT Life with Full TextLGBT Life is the premier resource to the world's literature regarding Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Transsexual issues. Comprehensive coverage includes traditional academic, lifestyle, and regional publications and more...
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PAIS InternationalPublic affairs database.
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JSTORA growing full text collection of core social science, humanities, and science journals. Some backfiles date back to the early 1800s. Fields covered include: anthropology, ecology, economics, education, finance, mathematics, philosophy, political science, sociology, literature, biology.
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International Index to Music Periodicals (IIMP) Full TextIncludes music education, performance, musical theatre, theory, popular music forms and composition.
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International Index to the Performing Arts Full TextEntertainment industry - drama, theater, stagecraft, musical theater, circus performance, opera, performance art, film, television and more.
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FIAF International Index to Film Periodicals PlusThe world's foremost academic and popular film journals, dating from 1972 onward
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Film & Television Literature Index with Full TextSubject coverage includes film & television theory, preservation & restoration, writing, production, cinematography, technical aspects, and reviews.
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ERIC (ProQuest)The ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) database is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education to provide extensive access to education literature to augment American education by increasing and facilitating the use of educational research and information to improve practice in learning, teaching, educational decision-making, and research.
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Education Full Text (H.W. Wilson) (EBSCO)Education database (including administration, teaching methods, and curriculum)
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Web of ScienceWeb of Science (a.k.a. Web of Knowledge): Provides citations covering over 10,000 high-impact journals in the sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities, as well as international proceedings.
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IEEE XploreA comprehensive database deliving full text access to the world's highest quality technical literature in electrical engineering, computer science and electronics.
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RDS Business SuiteA database of articles, statistics and tables drawn from a wide range of trade publications and business news sources. Search results are reported from Business & Industry, Business & Management Practices and TableBase.
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Abstracts in Social GerontologyAbstracts in Social Gerontology includes bibliographic records covering essential areas related to social gerontology, including the psychology of aging, elder abuse, society and the elderly, and other key areas of relevance to the discipline.
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SPORTDiscusComprehensive database for sports & sports medicine literature. Includes international literature, conference proceedings, audiovisuals and more. Coverage dates back to 1985.
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ScienceDirectDiscover our large collection of Social Sciences and Humanities journals and books, highlighting historical context, current developments, theories, applications, trends and more.
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Urban Studies AbstractsThe database contains 40,000 records gathered from legislative groups, research institutions, public research agencies, universities, and scholars from around the world covering essential areas related to urban studies, including urban affairs, community development, urban history, and other areas of key relevance to the discipline. Coverage is from 1973 to the present.
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PsycINFOAbstract and citation database of scholarly literature in psychological, social, behavioral, and health sciences. Includes journal articles, books, reports, theses, and dissertations from 1806 to present.
search tips
Once you have identified your topic, check to see if it is too specific, if it is, work toward a general focus. This will help you generate a list of keywords, or concepts related to your topic.
Keywords
travel, tourism, e-commerce, "mobile devices", smartphones, United States,vacations, digital travel, etc....
Use AND, OR, NOT to connect your phrases/keywords
to locate both smartphones AND travel
to locate either word U.S. OR United States
to locate (the first word) vacation NOT trip
* truncation symbol
travel* travels, travelers, traveling, traveled
Types of resources
peer-reviewed
scholarly articles
magazines
trade publications
case studies
books
government reports
book chapters
reports
Case Studies
Here are a few databases to locate Case Studies:
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EmeraldTo search for Case Studies, under Resources select Teaching Zone, then, Case studies Collection.
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WARCWARC provides a wide range of information on advertising and marketing trends around the world including expenditure data, case studies, industry trends and consumer insight.
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ProQuest Research LibrarySelect Advance Search and for Document type: select Case Study