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Communication Studies: 101 - Nagano-Krier

Communication Studies 101

The purpose of this course is to train the student in critical thinking, research, and the organization of ideas presented in discussion and original speeches. To accomplish this purpose, students receive instruction and practical experience in audience analysis and adaptation, critical listening and evaluation. The entire course is designed to emphasize personal growth through effective oral communication. Public speaking is especially recommended for students who plan to enter the fields of salesmanship, law, teaching, or the ministry. It is a valuable part of leadership training.

Research Topic

 

The concept of a new invention or development. Explain the invention, the benefits (who it helps), and the future implications.

Use these examples as keywords or subject terms when searching the library catalog, databases, and Internet. 

Examples:

Invention

Trend

Discovery

Breakthrough

Innovation

Date Range: 2 - 3 Years

Example Sources:

Articles Academic/Scholarly, Newspaper, Magazine
Books Print, eBook, Reference
Media Video, Audio, Image
Miscellaneous Personal Interview
Websites  

 

Citation Format - APA or MLA

 

 

Search Strategies

 

Use the tabbed box at the top of the library website homepage to begin your search. 

 

OneSearch

Use OneSearch to locate various types of resources

  1. Type your search term in the box then click, Search. 
  2. Use the Refine Results menu on the left side of the search results page to narrow or expand your search.
    • Available at LAHC and Resource Type will be the most helpful in the beginning stages of your research.
    • There are many additional options listed for Resource Type that are not shown in the image below.
  3. Click Apply Filters to confirm your choices and update the search results.

 

 

 

Databases

 

  • Starting from the library website homepage, click on the Database tab.
    • Use the drop down field to select a database by name if you already know which one you want to use. 
    • Click Library Database A-Z List to view the list of descriptions
      • Once viewing the A-Z list, browse or use the By Subject drop down field

 

Research Guides

This tab contains various library guides that may assist you with your research. 

Tools

Keywords

 

  • Invention
  • Innovation
  • Invention 
    • and sports
    • and health
    • and education
    • and robotics
    • and automotive
    • and engineering
    • and aesthetics
    • and agriculture
    • and food production
    • and medicine
    • and self care
    • and.... (your personal interest!)
  • Inventions
    • YYYY (year)
  • Inventions
    • and geographic location
Books & eBooks
Databases
Media

Searching with the keyword, ____ generated #  films on my results page.

Try it out for yourself!