Archive for the ‘Communication Studies’ Category

Roeper Review

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Roeper Review

The Roeper Review is a quarterly journal published by the Roeper Institute. Its mission is to publish thought-provoking, informative articles that deal with research, observation, experience, theory and practice as they relate to the growth, emotions, and education of gifted and talented learners and to the cultures in which they live.

SRDS Media Solutions

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

SRDS Media Solutions

The SRDS (Standard Rate and Data Service) database of media rates and information consists of cataloged entries of more than 100,000 U.S. and international media properties that are updated monthly.  Access for educational  institutions includes Business Publication Advertising Source,  Direct Marketing List Source,  Radio Advertising Source, Interactive Advertising Source, Newspaper Advertising Source, Consumer Magazine Advertising Source and TV and Cable Source.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) backfiles

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Northwestern University Library has purchased backfile content to all four of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) journals.

The archive is a one-time purchase that gives Northwestern perpetual access to the content.   Access will increase by one year each year.

Language, Speech and Hearing Services in Schools  (access from 1980 to 2005, plus current content with our subscription)

Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research (access from 1980 to 2005, plus current content with our subscription)

American Journal of Audiology (access from 1991 to 2005)

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology (access from 1991 to 2005)

Ad Spender

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

Ad Spender

An online database that tracks millions of brands across 18 media and ranks top spenders by industry, parent, brand and more.

Access a 5-Year historical database for a panoramic view of trends and new developments - with back data available to 1986.  View detailed expenditure information by category, parent company, subsidiary, and brand.  Generate reports tailored to your needs, with easy data transfer to populate spreadsheet and flowchart programs.

Access is via username and password only and restricted to the Northwestern Community.

Early Popular Visual Culture

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Early Popular Visual Culture

Early Popular Visual Culture (EPVC) is a peer-reviewed, academic journal dedicated to stimulating research and interdisciplinary studies in relation to all forms of popular visual culture before 1930.

EPVC will examine the use and exploitation of popular cultural forms such as (but not limited to) cinema, photography, magic lanterns and music hall within the fields of entertainment, education, science, advertising and the domestic environment; and is primarily concerned with the evolving social, technological and economic contexts which such popular cultural products inhabited and defined.

Journal of Popular Film and Television

Monday, January 21st, 2008

Journal of Popular Film and Television

The journal uses the methods of popular culture studies to examine commercial film and television, historical and contemporary. Articles discuss networks, genres, series, and audiences, as well as celebrity stars, directors, and studios.

Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media

Contains timely articles about new developments, trends, and research in electronic media written by academicians, researchers, and other electronic media professionals.

Communication Booknotes Quarterly

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

 Communication Booknotes Quarterly

A review service for books, reports, documents, and electronic publications on all aspects of mass communication, telecommunication, and the information industry.