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Reference Sources
Dictionary of Media and Communication Studies by also available in print Main Level Reference R 302.203 W334D
Encyclopedia of Rhetoric by Main Level Reference R 808 En19E
Why Use Reference Materials?
Reference Sources:
- Provide background info/brief overviews on a subject
- Provide key terms, persons, etc. to add to database searches
- Lead to more useful sources
- Help you narrow down your topic
