For information on topics for Mass Media & Popular Culture you will need to consult our Research Databases for scholarly journal articles and other resources. Below are some suggestions for databases that will be most helpful to you.
Many databases provide full-text access to journals. However, you can use the GET ARTICLE icon to search for full-text coverage of the title you need in one of the other databases. If no access is available, you can request an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) for the materials.
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· Colorful covers · Glossy paper · Ads · Articles on current events · General interest · Short articles · Written by general staff · Reviewed by general editor · No bibliographies or footnotes · Usually called magazine |
· Glossy · Ads · Articles on industry trends · Short articles · Written for members of specific industry · Written by staff or experts in the field · Short or no bibliographies |
· Plain cover, plain paper · No ads · Primary research, theories, methodologies · Lengthy, in-depth articles · Written for researchers & professionals · Written by experts in the field & researchers · Peer review by subject experts · Extensive bibliographies & references |
Use the Journal Locator to see if the Library has access to a journal or periodical.
Need help? Check out the Journal Locator Tutorial.
Search Google Scholar for scholarly full-text materials available in addition to those you locate in HawkFind. Follow links to the right of search results to view full article when available. Check out the video below (created by Concordia University) for search tips!