Research by Subject: Communication Management & Design
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Communication and Mass Media Complete (CMMC) 
Communication and media indexes, abstracts and full-text.
ABI/INFORM databases
Search all three ABI/Inform databases together here, or choose one at a time below.
Business Source Premier (Original Interface)
Business topics: management, economics, finance, accounting, international business, etc. SWOT analysis on selected companies.
Note: Also available via Special Business Interface
Communication Studies: a Sage Full-Text Collection
Communications journals from Sage Publishing covering Journalism, Public Opinion, Political Communication, Mass Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Cultural Studies / Intercultural Communication, Television / Film Studies, Media Studies, Business Communication, Organizational / Management Communication, Written Communication, Rhetoric, and Literacy Studies.
ERIC (Ebsco interface)
Educational information produced by the Educational Resource Information Center; annotated references to published and unpublished materials. 1966-present.
Educational information produced by the Educational Resource Information Center; annotated references to published and unpublished materials. 1966-present.
SocINDEX with Full Text
Sociology research database; Index/abstracts for journals, books, conference papers and other sources. Searchable cited references also provided.
Professional development collection
Designed for professional educators, provides a highly specialized collection of nearly 600 full text journals, including more than 350 peer-reviewed titles.
PsycARTICLES
Full-Text of articles from APA psychology journals and selected EPF (Educational Publishing Foundation) journals. Most 1988-present.
PsycINFO
Bibliographic citations in psychology for journal articles, books, and book chapters. 1872-present.
Social Science Research Network (SSRN) 
Indexes & abstracts research papers in the social sciences (legal, management, marketing, political, etc.). Contains working / forthcoming papers (not yet available in print). Some are fulltext.
Yahoo Industry Center-Communications
Information, news and statistical links about the Communications industry including broadcasting and cable, motion pictures, computer networks and communications services including wireless.
ZDNet
News, blogs, white papers, and reviews about computers and online technology.
Communication Yearbook
Call Number: P87 .C629
Published by the International Communication Association. Approximately 25 state of the art review essays on research and theory from each of the ICA's divisions and research groups.
Educational Media and Technology Yearbook
Call Number: REF LB1028.3 .E37
Educational Media and Technology Yearbook describes current developments and trends in the field of instructional technology. Explores the ways in which media and technology are currently being used to enable or enhance education. Latest edition in Reference. Others in General Stacks.
Communication Abstracts v. 3 (1980) - v. 27 (2004)
Call Number: PER P87 .C59733
A bibliography of communication-related articles and books, arranged by subject category in each bimonthly issue. Lacks volume 4. No longer received.
Biography resource center + Complete Marquis Who's Who
Biographical information on people worldwide throughout history across all disciplines.
Communication & Legal Studies: Keep me Posted @ IC Library
Blog of legal, communication, and library news in service to the programs in the Park School of Communications and Division of Interdisciplinary and International Studies.
Spotlight : Digital Media and Learning
Blog by the MacArthur foundation that focuses on digital media and learning.
The Bivings Report (TBR)
News blog for the web-based communications industry by analysts, designers, & programmers of The Bivings Group.
Annenberg Public Policy Center
University of Pennsylvania public policy center that provides expert analysis on political communication, information & society, media & children, health communication, and adolescent risk.
Dictionary of mass communication & media research : a guide for students, scholars and professionals
Call Number: REF P87.5 .D449 2005
Covers over 1,400 terms in United States mass media history. Includes legal terms, companies, theories, new media topics, etc.
Dictionary of the Social Sciences
The over 1,800 entries in this dictionary contains definitions and biographies of major figures. Entries span from classic to modern theories and include major issues and methodologies.
Business and company resource center 
Detailed company and industry information, histories, investment reports; 1980-current.
Gateway to Associations
Searchable site from the American Society of Association Executives.
Union of International Organizations : databases
The following UIA databases are searchable for free: World Problems-Issues, Global Strategies-Solutions, Human Development, Bibliography (issues), Human Values, Integrative Concepts, Patterns &Metaphors. Users can create an account for added features.
ebrary
Over 44,000 full-text ebooks on business & economics, education, technology, humanities, life & physical sciences, law & politics, medicine, social & behavioral sciences, language & literature, and career guidance. Approximately 175 ebooks are single-user access titles; all other ebooks support multiple-user simultaneous use. In order to view, copy, or print from an ebook, you must download and install the ebrary Reader plugin.
Note: Viewer download works best with IE; don't use pop-up blockers; remote users may encounter a warning about a certificate during login - just accept it
What video games have to teach us about learning and literacy
by James Paul Gee. Palgrave Macmillan, 2003.
Encyclopedia of International Media and Communications
Scholarly overview of international media topics. Covers all media types (advertising, books, Internet, etc.) & media outlets (radio, television, etc.). Provides history, theory, and topical issues such as ethics, reporting of disasters, and copyright.
Encyclopedia of media and politics
Call Number: REF P95.82 .U6 E47 2007
CQ Press, 2007.
Encyclopedia of political communication
Call Number: REF JA85 .E65 2008
Sage Publication, 2008.
Propaganda and mass persuasion : a historical encyclopedia, 1500 to the present
Call Number: REF HM1231 .C85 2003
ABC-CLIO, 2003.
GPO Access
Government Printing Office site. Links to official U.S.government documents such as the U.S. Code (USC) and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Search the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications in the middle of the homepage to find Congressional hearings, reports, etc.
The New Handbook of Organizational Communication: Advances in Theory, Research, And Methods
Call Number: REF HD 30.3 .N48 2001
Coverage of theoretical and methodological issues, context of internal and external environments, patterns of organizational interdependence and communication behavior in organizations.
Communication Theories: Perspectives, Processes, and Contexts
Call Number: REFP90 .M479 2005
by Katherine Miler. McGraw Hill, 2nd ed., 2005. Primer on communication theory.
by Katherine Miler. McGraw Hill, 2nd ed., 2005. Primer on communication theory.
Jane's crisis communications handbook
Call Number: HV7936 .P8 F47 2003
Assists organizations with media relations during a crisis.
SAGE Handbook of Media Studies
Call Number: REF P90 .S18 2004
Covers articles on theory and evidence in the field of media studies. Pt I. Prolegomena; Pt. II. Audiences, Users, and Effects; Pt. III. Economy and Power; Pt. IV. Specific Areas of Media Research
Web Style Guide
Covers web site functionality, accessibility, Cascading Style Sheets, and flexible page design. Additional sections on information architecture, site maintenance, and multimedia design, including site examples that reflect current best practices.
AP Images 
Over 3.5 million news photographs from 1840 to the present. Users can search through over 100,000 graphics, including maps, timelines, logos and graphs. Images may be downloaded and used for educational purposes.
Facts.com: Editorial Cartoons
Browse editorial cartoons by subject: Arts, Entertainment &the Media; Business, Labor &the Economy; Crime & Terrorism; Education; Environment; Families and Family Life; Human & Civil Rights; International Affairs; Judiciary; Medicine & Health Care; Minorities & Race Relations; Politics & Political Reform; Religion; Science and Technology; Sports; Wars, Weaponry & Military Forces; & Women
Associated Press (AP)
Daily news. Also in LexisNexis: News
Bloomberg
Get news, stocks quotes, etc.
News and Wires Services via Yahoo
Links to over 100 wire services from around the world.
Reuters
Daily news.
United Press International (UPI)
Daily news. Also in LexisNexis: News.
Ad Council
Contains public service announcements on social issues. The website divides the campaigns into Community, Education and Health Safety issues. Video and audio files are available; they
require a Windows Media Player plugin.
American Communication Association (ACA)
Founded in 1993, the ACA fosters research and scholarship in all areas of communication research, addresses political and legal issues, and provides certification services for academic programs. Membership is free.
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
Promotes scholarship and best practices in the study and application of educational technology.
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
This international organization founded in 1981 holds conferences and provides publications pertaining to educational uses of information technology.
Educause
Nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of higher education through information technology.
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
Founded in 1970, this organization serves business communicators who work in PR, Corporate communications, Public Affairs, Investor relations, Government Relations, etc.
International Communication Association (ICA)
Associated with the UN, this organization consists of international scholars in all aspects of communications research.
National Communication Association (NCA)
Information on conferences, communication programs, publications, and current research.
New York State Communication Association (NYSCA)
This organization consists of students, faculty and professionals that study and practice in the field of communications.
Society for Applied Learning Technology (SALT)
Professional organization that provides conferences and publications to those utilizing educational technology.
American Rhetoric
A database of over 5000 full text, audio, and video versions of public speeches, sermons, legal proceedings, lectures, debates and interviews.
Center for Journal Ranking (CJR)
Provides journal rankings by category or journal title. Registered usersrnare provided full access.
Media Research Hub
This project of the Social Science Research Council contains links to data, grants, events, people and news in the field of media research (media ownership, radio, television, localism, FCC, etc.). Data sets are free of charge. Users can create an account and receive alerts.
ICPSR
Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research. Indexes & Abstracts social science data. Access to data sets (data tab) is for subscribers only. Links to a portal of general social science data sites.
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Source for data, including surveys and topical reports, on education in the United States and other nations. Includes the Digest of Education Statistics.
NationMaster
A central data source and handy way to graphically compare nations. NationMaster is a compilation of data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, UN, and OECD.
Statemaster.com
Compilation of data from several sources. Users can generate maps and graphs on all kinds of state statistics and comparisons.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
The authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
United Nations Common Database
UNCDB provides selected series from numerous specialized international data sources for all available countries and areas.
Everyzing
Audio and video search engine.
Washington Post: Political Ads Database
Political ads for U.S. federal or state gubernatorial issues and races. Searchable by year, type of race, candidate or organization, state, party, issue, character, cue, media outlet, music, narrator gender, and by type.
