Communication Research
Strategies and Sources
7th Edition
Published on 1. March 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-495-79344-1 (ISBN)
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.
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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.More details
Edition
7th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
432 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-495-79344-1 (9780495793441)
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Content
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.