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Communication Librarian

You can get help for research in several ways.

Contact the Scholarly Communications librarian, Kristin Laughtin-Dunker, at laughtin@chapman.edu or (714) 532-7769

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Welcome to the Communication research guide. Here you will find information about finding databases, books and reference materials, and course guides related to the study of communication.

Commonly used resources:

Communication & Mass Media Complete This link opens in a new window A research and reference resource of unprecedented scope and depth encompassing the breadth of the communication discipline. CMMC offers cover-to-cover (core) indexing and abstracts for more than 500 journals, and selected (priority) coverage of nearly 200 more, for a combined coverage of more than 690 titles. Furthermore, this database includes full text for over 380 journals. Terms of Use.
Kanopy This link opens in a new window Streaming films and documentaries from Criterion Collection, Kino Lorber, The Great Courses, and Psychotherapy.net. Titles have full transcripts, and users may create accounts to create clips and playlists. NOTICE: Once logged in, faculty may request additional films on https://www.kanopy.com/search, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the Streaming Video Policy. Terms of Use. Coverage: 1894-present.
Routledge Handbooks Online This link opens in a new window Overviews of classic and current research and future trends, theory and method, key sub-disciplines, and the primary debates of today. PLEASE NOTE: We only have access to certain Asian Studies, Communication and Media, Health and Social Care, History, Music, Performance, Philosophy, and Security Studies collections. To access these, click either subject heading in the middle of the page, then check the box to limit to "Full access only". Terms of Use. Coverage: 2010-2016.
SAGE Research Methods Online This link opens in a new window A research methods tool linking to SAGE's book, journal, video, case studies, and reference content. Users can explore methods concepts to help them design research projects, understand particular methods or identify a new method, conduct their research, and write up their findings. Since the tool focuses on methodology rather than disciplines, it can be used across the social sciences, health sciences, and more. Terms of Use.

Other Relevant Guides

Health Communication
by Kristin Laughtin-Dunker Last Updated May 24, 2023 25 views this year
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by Kristin Laughtin-Dunker Last Updated May 24, 2023 27 views this year