Course Guides for Communication Studies: Introduction

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.



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)

ZOOM DROP-IN WORKSHOPS

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