Research Guides: Journalism and Communication: Starting Your Research

Starting Your Research

These resources are a good starting point to help you identify or learn more about your research topic. Some resources might cover a wide range of topics, while others might be related to one specific topic.

CQ Researcher
Reports, summaries, and pro/con views on a range of current issues and topics.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Provides pro and con viewpoint articles, as well as primary source documents, statistics, interactive maps, infographics, & more.
Encyclopedia of Journalism
Reference resource with entries covering a variety of journalism topics.
Encyclopedia of Public Relations
Resource featuring entries on various topics in the field of Public Relations.
Encyclopedia of Social Movement Media
This reference resource features essays on social movement media in the last two centuries.
The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society
This resource discusses media around the world in their varied forms - newspapers, magazines, radio, television, film, books, music, websites, social media, and mobile media.

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