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Communication

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Getting Research Assistance

Just getting started?

Start by doing some background research. Take time to engage in some brainstorming exercises that will help you identify key subject terms. Encyclopedias and other reference resources can be used to help you refine your subject terms and the citations in these sources can be used to find more information on your topic.

Consider how much time you have to complete your assignment and how hard it will be to get the resources you need for your topic. If you are finding your research difficult to manage, narrow your topic or break your research down into manageable sub-topics. If you are not finding enough information on your topic, try using broader subject terms.

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Guide to the Library

Using Databases

Citation Guide

Library Catalog: Books, Videos, e-Books and more!

Call number areas to browse

Subject Area	Call Number Range	Subject Area	Call Number Range	Subject Area	Call Number Range
Public Speaking	PN 4121 - PN 4129	Speech Anxiety	BF 575 - BF 637	Making Presentations	HF5718 .S - HF5718.22 .Z
Speech Writing	PN 4129.15-PN 4142.R	International Etiquette	BJ 2137.N833 and HF 5389.M67	Interpersonal Communication	BF 241.B - BF 724.3
Business Communication	HF 5549.5.T – HF 5721	Transcultural Communication in Healthcare	RA418.5T – RT 86.3 .S	Non-verbal Communication	P99.5 - P117

The books in the library are organized by subject. You can browse these call number areas to find related books. So, if you are searching the library catalog and find a book that looks interesting or particularly relevant to your research, you can search the shelves in the library in the same call number area to find related items.

Reference Sources

Title	Call Number
Language and Communication	REF P29.F47
Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands	REF HF 538.M67
Do’s and Don’ts Around the World	REF BJ2137 .N833
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The reference collection is located at the back, right-hand side of the library. Items in this collection cannot be checked out, but a copier is conveniently located so you can make copies of the resources you find.

To search the Library Catalog for reference books about Communication, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter "Communication" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search by selecting "Collection: Reference Books" from the Collections/Media menu.

To limit your search to items located at Montgomery Library, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.

Circulating Books

Title	Call Number
Communicating on Campus	PE 1127.E37 H46
Media Violence	P96.V M427
Taking Charge of Anger	BF575.A5 N39
Global Business Etiquette	HF 5389 .M375

Find More Public Speaking

Find More Transcultural Nursing and Communication

Find More Public Communication Anxiety

To search the Library Catalog for books about Communication, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter "Communication" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search to items you can check-out by selecting "Collection: Circulating Books" from the Collections/Media menu.

To limit your search to items located at Montgomery Library, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.

E-Books

Title	E-Book Type
Secrets of Power Presentations	Netlibrary ebook
Mastering Public Speaking	Netlibrary ebook
Body and Language	Netlibrary ebook
The Presentations Skills Workshop	Netlibrary ebook

Find More Censorship

Find More Violence on Television

Find More Media, Politics and Public Life

To search the Library Catalog for e-books about Communication or a related subfield, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter "Communication" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search to items you can check-out by selecting "Collection: Electronic Books" from the Collections/Media menu.

To limit your search to items available to Montgomery Library patrons only, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.

Audio/Visual Materials

Title	Call Number
Stress Free Public Speaking	PN4121 .D36 2000
Internationally Speaking	E895.I 68
Public Speaking	PN 4086 .n625
The Power of Speech	PN4121 .B77 P69

Find More Media Literacy

Find More Communication

Find More Nonverbal Communication

To search the Library Catalog for books about Communication, go to www.lonestar.edu/library and select Library Catalog. Enter "Communication" or a related subfield into the "Subject" field and then limit your search to items you can check-out by selecting "Media: Videos, DVDs, films, slides, etc." from the Collections/Media menu.

To limit your search to items located at Montgomery Library, select "Location: LSC-Montgomery" in the Locations menu.

Periodicals

Vital Speeches of the Day

US News & World Report

USA Today

The periodical section is located in front of the circulating collection, next to the outdoor patio area. The periodical collection is organized by title. These items cannot be checked out, but there is a copy machine available adjacent to the periodical section.

Tips!

Requesting items not available at Montgomery Library:

If there is an item listed in the catalog, but it is not located at Montgomery Library, just select the “Request First Available Copy of this Item” button from the catalog record to have the item sent to Montgomery Library for pick-up. To complete your request, you need your library barcode and PIN number. Generally, your PIN number is the last 4 digits of the phone number you used to register for classes. If you have problems accessing the databases, contact the Circulation Desk in person, at 936.273.7387 or email mclr@lonestar.edu

If the item is not available in the catalog:

Just select the “Requests” tab located in the upper, right-hand side of the screen. Complete and submit the Inter-Library Loan Request Form – LSCS. Contact a librarian if you need help!

Research Databases: Find journal, magazine, and newspaper articles

Recommended Databases

Academic Search Complete	Opposing Viewpoints
CQ Researcher	Issues and Controversies

Tips!

Finding the right database:

If you’d like to explore a subject area: Access the Research Databases: www.lonestar.edu/library -> Research Databases -> Select a category that is relevant to your topic.

If you know the title of the journal you’re looking for, use the A to Z Electronic Journal Search to find out which database provides access to that journal: www.lonestar.edu/library -> Research Databases -> A to Z Electronic Journal Search -> Select “Search” tab

If you know the database title: www.lonestar.edu/library -> Research Databases -> Find Database by Title

If the full-text/PDF version of an article is not available, select the “Check LinkSource for more information” link to see if another database offers full-text access.

Accessing Databases from Home:

You can access these databases from home using your library barcode number. If you have problems accessing the databases, contact the Circulation Desk in person, at 936.273.7387 or email mclr@lonestar.edu

Interlibrary Loan (ILL):

If you are not able to find a resource that you need in the databases or in the library catalog, you can request the item via the Interlibrary Loan Form: http://www.lonestar.edu/library/interlibrary-request.htm

Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed Sources

Scholarly articles are written by an authority on the subject and are meant to share primary research with others in the field. Unlike popular sources, scholarly sources generally have a narrow audience and include a clear author or sponsoring association. These documents are very structured and usually include a literature review, methodology, and extensive citations. Many scholarly sources are also peer-reviewed which means others in the field reviewed the work before it was published. Many databases will allow you to limit your search to scholarly and/or peer-reviewed sources – look for this option.