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Com 275 Library Research (Dr. Spencer), Kim Ranger Jan 2023

Com 275 Library Research (Dr. Spencer), Kim Ranger

Handouts

This handout was created for Dr. Spencer's COM 275 class and differs from the COM 275 General handout. This library research handout provides guidance on using Communications Source database, workspace for students to jot down concepts related to their research topic, and search tips.


Com 495 Handout, Kim Ranger Jan 2023

Com 495 Handout, Kim Ranger

Handouts

This handout guides students through the process to explore an issue, develop searches, and practice using Find It! and Communication Source databases. The handout includes concept mapping, identifying keywords, using boolean operators, tips for searching, how to find and request books, and document delivery.


Cmj 310 Advanced Reporting Techniques, Kim Ranger Oct 2022

Cmj 310 Advanced Reporting Techniques, Kim Ranger

Lesson Plans

This lesson plan centers on helping students move from a general thought or idea to a specific angle that has not yet been reported for a news article. Students will learn about resources in the Multimedia Journalism subject guide to help them find background material, research their topic in appropriate resources, and conduct fact-checking. An example topic is demonstrated using the Find It! search.


Com 275: Foundations Of Communication Research, Kim Ranger Jan 2022

Com 275: Foundations Of Communication Research, Kim Ranger

Lesson Plans

This lesson plan focuses on the research project for COM 275. A discussion of literature and theories in the disciplinary community of communications is included. Hands-on exercises include Find It! search, Communications Source, Web of Science, finding books, and using AND and OR.


Com 378: Intercultural Communication, Kim Ranger Jan 2022

Com 378: Intercultural Communication, Kim Ranger

Handouts

This handout was created for Dr. Spencer's COM 378 class. The handout provides information to help students search databases, find full text, and create a citation. It also includes workspace for students to jot down concepts and synonyms for their topic.


Media Planning And Segmentation, Kim Ranger May 2020

Media Planning And Segmentation, Kim Ranger

Lesson Plans

This Powerpoint presentation focuses on databases that students will use to find information related to media planning and segmentation. Databases include: WINMO, SRDS Media Planning, Data-Planet, and WARC.