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COMM 3800 Research guide

This webpage gives you an introduction to research resources for Communication Arts.

http://www.valdosta.edu/library/learn/guides/comm3800.shtml

Anywhere Access

  • When you are off-campus, log in through Anywhere Access with your BlazeVIEW username & password to get into the databases.

Search Techniques and Tips

Broadening or Narrowing Your Topic

Recognizing the Research Article

  • What is a primary research article?
    A primary research article reports on original research and findings.
    Primary research articles have the following sections:
    • Abstract
    • Introduction/Literature Review
    • Methodology
    • Results
    • Discussion
    • References
  • VSU Peer Review Guide

Retrieving the Articles

  • Using the "Find-It" Button (video tutorial)
  • Getting Electronic Journal Articles Full Text (Odum Library Guide)
  • Locating bound & current print journals in Odum Library
    • Use the Print Journals search on the Journals tab to learn if the library owns a journal title in print.
    • Bound periodicals are located on the 1st floor of Odum Library.
    • Current periodicals are located on the 1st floor of Odum Library.  Don't forget to lift up the shelf if you are looking for previous months' issues.
  • Use ILL- Odum Express to request articles, or books, not owned by Odum Library.

Request Research Assistance on the Live Chat webpage

  • Live Chat, chat online with a VSU Librarian
  • Text your question to a librarian at 229.234.1947
  • Schedule a Research Consultation to work one-on-one with a reference librarian
  • Phone the Reference Desk at 229.333.7149
  • Visit the reference desk in person

Citation Style Help

 
 

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