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Communication Studies Research Guide: Databases Video

How To Search (Video)

How To Search (Instructions)

  1. Start at the University Libraries homepage: www.kent.edu/library
  2. Make sure you have the VPN downloaded and installed!
  3. Choose "Databases"
  4. Choose "Databases by Subject" on the left hand side of the screen
  5. Choose "Communication Studies Databases"
  6. Choose "Communication and Mass Media Complete" 
  7. Look for "Choose Databases" above the search boxes, select "Communication Abstracts" in addition to "Communication and Mass Media Complete"
  8. Click "ok"
  9. Enter in your search terms, for tips, see the "Database Searching" section on the Library Guide
  10. Look for the attached PDF for the full-text of the article. If you don't see the PDF, click on the "Find It At Kent State" button to track down the full text.