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Communication Theory

Information about theories in communication, literature reviews on theories, researching articles that use specific theories.

Works by Theory's Author

Strategy:  If a theory has an author (consult a reference work to find out), then search for other things written by that author.

Many researchers specialize in certain areas.  If someone did so much work that they created a theory, then they probably wrote more than one thing one that embodied that theory.

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Tips

Limit to Database: Communication Source to focus on communication field, especially if your author has a common name. You may have to add additional terms about the theory.

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