Journalism Information Sources

Articles     Best Sources for this Subject   ABI/INFORM Complete       1971-current Index to business periodicals covering advertising, marketing, economics, human resources, finance, taxation, computers, and more with most articles available full-text. Database details..   America: History & Life     1960-current Find articles, dissertations, and book reviews on U.S. & Canadian history. Indexes journals such as Journalism History, American Journalism, Media History, and Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly. Limited to 6 simultaneous users. Database details..   Communication and Mass Media Complete       1915-current Indexing, abstracting, and full-text to hundreds of publications specific to the fields of Communication and Mass Media. Database details..   Communication Studies: A SAGE Full-Text Collection       1991-current 19 journals published by SAGE covering such subjects as Journalism, Public Opinion, Political Communication, etc. Database details..     Find Articles in Other Databases   CQ Researcher       1991-current Weekly publication covers the most current and controversial issues with complete summaries, insight, bibliographies, and more. Database details..   Global Researcher       2007-present In-depth coverage of global affairs from a number of international viewpoints, published by CQ Press. Database details..   PAIS International in Print      1991 - present This international index covers journal articles, books, government documents, reports, etc. dealing with public affairs issues from over 120 countries. Continues the Bulletin of the Public Affairs Information Service (1915-1967), the Public Affairs Information Service Bulletin (1967-1985, and the PAIS Bulletin (1985-1990). Location: 1st Floor - Reference 350 P161   Points of View   A series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. Essays provide questions and materials for further study and are accompanied by supporting articles from top political and societal publications. Database details.     Journals, Magazines, Newspapers   Advertising Age   America's Newspapers   Fulltext content for 27 newspapers from around the nation including three in Tennessee. Database Details   American Journalism Review   Historical Atlanta Constitution       1868-1942 Full-text access to Atlanta Constitution Newspaper. Database details..   Historical New York Times       1851-2006 Full-text access to The New York Times. Database details..   Historical Washington Post       1877-1993 Full-text access to Washington Post. Database details..   Journals in Journalism & Communications Find subscribed print and online journals by subject or search by title.   LexisNexis Academic   Covers general news and information, legal, business, and biographical resources. Database details..   PR Newswire   Ulrich's Periodicals Directory Bibliographic and access information for over 165,000 periodicals published world-wide. Limited to 1 simultaneous user. Database details.. Business Research     Company and Industry Data   ReferenceUSA Detailed information on more than 14 million U.S. businesses. Database details..   Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage   A comprehensive, professional source of proprietary analysis with tools to better understand the structure and dynamics of industries, companies and financial market trends. Database details.     Marketing Research   Choices III  Annual survey of 20,000 households that marketing and advertising researchers use to plan and analyze market strategies. Ask for assistance at the Reference Desk. Database details..   The Lifestyle Market Analyst  Provides market profiles for each Designated Market Area (DMA), lifestyle profiles for each lifestyle interest, consumer segment profiles, and identifies consumer magazines and direct marketing lists. Location: 1st Floor - Reference 658.834 L62 Primary Source Materials     Digital Collections   Vanderbilt Television News Archive This easily searchable archive includes an extensive collection of television news broadcasts from the major networks since 1989. Newscasts are available on loan in videotape format. Free registration required. Selected Resources     Career Information   Occupational Outlook Handbook: Advertising and Public Relations Services   Occupational Outlook Handbook: News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents     Dissertations and Theses   Dissertations and Theses Full-text from Proquest       1861-current Index to dissertations and theses published in the United States with many in full-text. Database details..     Images   Google Image Search     Laws, Courts & Legislation   Westlaw Campus Research Access to federal and state case law, the United States Code Annotated (USCA), the Code of Federal Regulations, as well as newspapers. Database details..     Public Opinion Resources   PollingReport.com Public opinion data, from a variety of sources, on topics of national political, social, and economic interest. Use quick links on front page or use search function or the site directory on the left hand menu to navigate the site.   The Gallup Poll   The MTSU Poll - Statewide     Reference Sources   Bowker's News Media Directory  This three volume directory provides listings for newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and TV and radio stations. Location: 1st Floor - Ready Reference 070.025 W89   Gale's directory of broadcast media  This annual guide provides directory listings for newspapers, magazines, journals, radio and television stations, and networks and syndicates for the U.S. and Canada. A separate volume covers international publications and broadcasting stations. Location: 1st Floor - Reference 070 Ay2a   Journalism: A Guide to Reference Literature  This reference guide provides entries on nearly 800 print and electronic resources covering print, broadcast, and internet journalism. Location: 1st Floor - Reference 070 C28j 2004   The Advertising Age Encyclopedia of Advertising  Provides profiles of over 120 past and current advertising agencies worldwide; advertiser, brand and market histories; biographies, and entries covering advertising's methodology, theory, and practical aspects. Location: 1st Floor - Reference 659.103 Ad9   The Advertising Red Books  The Advertising Red Books consist of separate volumes devoted to agencies, advertisers, and international agencies and advertisers. The main volumes are published twice a year and are further updated by supplements. Location: 1st Floor - Reference 659.112 St2 2006 1st Floor - Reference 659.112 St2s 2008 1st Floor - Reference 659.112 St2i 2008     Statistics & Data   Local Market Audience Analyst Database of media rates and information for the U.S. and and international media properties. Best if used with Internet Explorer. Database details.   Mediamark Reporter Demographic, product usage and Internet research for magazines, TV, cable, radio and other media. Directions: (1) Go to website. (2)Click "register for an account" and use your MTSU e-mail address and create a password. (3) Once in, click on the "Internet Reporter" button to access the database. Database details.   Statistical Abstract Online version of the print Statistical Abstract of the United States Location: (Print) - Reference 317.3 Un3s   Tennessee Statistical Abstract  Location: Reference, 317.3 T25s     Style Manuals & Writing Guides   English Usage, Style & Composition Provides searchable contemporary and classic usage guides.   Online Citation Styles Instructions on and examples of how to cite many online resource formats in MLA, APA, Chicago Style, and CBE.   The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law  This alphabetically arranged guide to usage covers terms and topics of use to journalists. Entries range from capitalization to chinese names. The second half of the book covers highlights of media law such as libel and first amendment rules. Shelved at the Reference Desk. Location: 1st Floor - Reference 808.066 As7g 2004   The PR Styleguide: Formats for Public Relations Practice  Provides public relations professionals with clear and consistent guidelines for written releases. Entries on topics such as news releases, annual reports, and public service advertisements and announcements include information such as what they are, who gets them and how they should look. Shelved at the Reference Desk. Location: 1st Floor - Reference 659.2D56p Websites     Academic Department   Course Page: ADV 3480 (Advertising Media Planning)   Course Page: ADV 4170(Advertising Campaigns)   Course Page: JOUR 3520 (Specialized Journalism)   School of Journalism     Associations, Agencies & Organizations   American Academy of Advertising   American Advertising Federation   College Media Advisors   Public Relations Student Society of America   Society of Professional Journalists   Tennessee Press Association   The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication     Internet Guides   NewsLink Page Maintained By: Sharon Parente