Communications

Communications

Communications is a versatile major that focuses on understanding how people exchange information and meaning through various channels, including spoken, written, visual, and digital forms. Students learn about the principles of effective communication, the role of media in society, and the dynamics of interpersonal, group, and organizational communication. The major emphasizes critical thinking, clarity in expression, and the ability to adapt messages to different audiences and contexts. A degree in communications prepares students for a wide range of careers by building strong skills in writing, public speaking, collaboration, and media literacy.

Getting Started:

Welcome to the Research Guide for Communications. This guide is tailored to help you navigate the wealth of information available through Davis Library, including books, articles, and much more. Whether you're working on a class project, conducting research, or just exploring, you'll find valuable resources here.

Use the side navigation tabs to find the information you are looking for:

• 'The Research Process' explains how to conduct initial research in the library.
• 'Finding Resources' has information on finding books and articles.
• 'Citing Resources' has information on organizing your research and citing it properly in your work.
• 'Additional Resources' contains links to relevant resources for your topic that exist outside of the library.

Purpose:

• Supporting Research: Research guides provide students, researchers, and faculty with curated resources and guidance on specific subjects or courses. They offer access to relevant books, articles, databases, websites, and other academic resources.

• Enhancing Information Literacy: By offering tutorials, tips, and guides on how to effectively search for and evaluate information, research guides help users develop critical information literacy skills.

• Centralizing Resources: Research guides serve as a centralized platform where libraries can organize and present their resources in an accessible and user-friendly manner. This includes subject-specific resources, study aids, and instructional materials.