LibGuides: Introduction to Communications (COM 111): Discover Databases

Databases

Databases are additional library resources that organize collections of information, providing access to scholarly articles, research studies, e-books, newspapers, and other reliable resources. These databases are often subscription-based and curated for academic, professional, or general research purposes, offering credible, up-to-date information that isn’t freely available online.

Getting Started with Research

Below are some reference databases to help build background context for research.

Oxford Reference Library
Spanning 25 different subject areas, Oxford Reference brings together 2 million digitized entries across Oxford’s Dictionaries, Companions and Encyclopedias.
Sage Reference
Hundreds of must-have SAGE Reference titles providing students with the perfect place to start their research on key topics in the social and behavioral sciences.

Recommended Databases

Below are some recommended databases that may help you find resources for your projects. These are good starting points; however, feel free to check out the complete list of databases here:

A-Z Databases

Opposing Viewpoints In Context
Opposing Viewpoints in Context supports virtually any curricular need. Its informed, differing views present each side of an issue and help students develop critical thinking skills and draw their own conclusions. Exclusive Viewpoint pages bring balance and perspective to every controversy using targeted arguments from recognized subject-matter experts and top journalistic sources.
Academic Search Ultimate
A multi-disciplinary database designed specifically for academic institutions. With a large collection of peer-reviewed full-text journals, the database offers information in nearly every area of academic study including: biblical studies, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, and many more.
Communication & Mass Media Complete
Communication & Mass Media Complete (CMMC) offers full text and cover-to-cover indexing and abstracts for journals covering communication, mass media, linguistics, rhetoric, language, logic, and other closely related fields. In addition, CMMC contains a communication thesaurus and comprehensive reference browsing as well as over 3,000 author biographies.