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COMM 101 Prof. Stephens; SPRING 2023: Getting Started - Background Information

Why Search for Background Information?

\When you do background research you can find:

Words or phrases that are specific to your topic.
Information that answers basic information on your topic.
Major ideas related to your topic.
People, places, time periods that are relevant to your topic.
Additional readings on your topic.

Opposing Viewpoints

Opposing Viewpoints In Context This link opens in a new window
Covers current social issues. Includes viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles.

Gale EBooks

Gale EBooks This link opens in a new window
A collection of full-text encyclopedias and handbooks on a variety of subjects.

This is an excellent source for learning about your topic.

Emotions, Technology, and Social Media / Sharon Tettegah (Volume Editor)
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9780128018828
Publication Date: 2016
Online Around the World: A Geographic Encyclopedia of the Internet, Social Media, and Mobile Apps / Laura M. Steckman (Editor)
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9781610697767
Publication Date: 2017
Social Networking / Daniel Gaetán-Beltrán (Editor)
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9780737773408
Publication Date: 2015

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