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Course Guides for Communication Studies: Introduction

Course guides for: Comm 131, Comm 200, Comm 301, Comm 306 and more!

Welcome

This page is for all library instruction sessions for the Communication Studies Department. On each course page you will find links to relevant databases, slide presentations and handouts.

 

Office Hours

In Person Office Hours are updated weekly. All In Person Office Hours are on the first floor of the library. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY. 

IN PERSON and CHAT (1st floor Library Reference Desk)
Friday November 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursday November 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm 

ZOOM DROP-IN WORKSHOPS
Send me an email to request the zoom link

Wednesday November 6, 1:30pm -2:30pm

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What do I capitalize in APA?

To find a list of nouns that should and should not be capitalized, go to this APA style page. Names of theories and social science concepts are not capitalized (e.g. expectancy violation theory, variable, the word hypothesis. Check the manual if this linked page doesn't answer your question. 

 

What is the difference between Dependent and Independent Variable?

  • The independent variable is the cause. Its value is independent of other variables in your study.
  • The dependent variable is the effect. Its value depends on changes in the independent variable.

Example: 

Hypothesis: How does the level of phone use in romantic relationships affect satisfaction?

IV: the amount of Phone Use

DV: Degree of Satisfaction; relationship quality

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Communication Librarian

How to Cite Your Sources using the Databases