Periodical Article Databases
The databases listed below are included in the Library Catalog "Everything" search, but by using the individual databases you will get more powerful search options.
- Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
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A multi-disciplinary database which offers information in many areas of academic study. This database supports high-level research in the key areas of academic study by providing access to journals, periodicals, reports, books and more. (VIVA) - ProQuest Research Library This link opens in a new window
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Magazines and journals. (NVCC) - Communication & Mass Media Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
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Journal articles related to communication and mass media studies. (VIVA)
Why Use a Magazine, Journal or Newspaper Article?
Magazines, journals and newspapers:
- Provide detailed information about a specific aspect of a topic.
- Report on events, issues or scholarly research.
- Are good sources for current or recent information.
Magazines, journals and newspapers typically do NOT provide a summary or overview of a topic.
To find a summary or overview of a topic, use an encyclopedia.
Search Tips
- Use only the most essential words related to your topic
- Put the word AND between each new idea. For example:
Buddhism AND rebirth
Buddhism AND reincarnation
"Bodhi tree"
Interpersonal communication AND (theory OR model)
Communication accommodation theory
- Use related terms to improve your results. In the examples above, rebirth and reincarnation are related terms.
- Put phrases in quotation marks.
- Use an asterisk * for truncation: religio* wil find articles with the words religion, religious, and religions