LibGuides: CMST 230 Small Group Communication: Choosing a Topic

Print Magazines

Browse the current issue of the following magizines for topic ideas:

Artforum international
ARTnews.
American Photo
Communication Arts
Print
Rolling Stone

and many more available at the Library in the Periodical Collection...

Additional Research Resources

Check out STEP 1: Develop a Topic from our complete Step-By-Step Guide to Library Research:

Library Research: A Step-By-Step Guide
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Developing a Topic

A successful topic is one that interests you personally and one that you want to learn more about. Browse for topic ideas and gather background information using...

reference books
magazines
electronic reference sources

Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Search for authoritative information in subject encyclopedias selected for courses and programs at Green River College
Bloomsbury Music and Sound This link opens in a new window
Search for global music genres, musicians, and places using the world map or the illustrated timeline to place albums and artists within their historical, political, and cultural context.
ProQuest Combined Databases This link opens in a new window
Search millions of articles from ProQuest's electronic collections, including digital newspapers, academic journals, and popular magazines like Newsweek and Rolling Stone. Select "Magazine," "Newspaper," and "Review" to help you find commentary on popular culture or art for topic browsing.
Database Tutorial: ProQuest Advanced Search
Database Tutorial: How to Select & Cite Sources in ProQuest (and more)

Wikipedia
Use this open encyclopedia to help you brainstorm keywords or get ideas when starting with a topic. Don't quote Wikipedia articles as academic sources!
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