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This guide contains resources that may be of use to students and faculty researching media studies analysis and production topics. Use the tabs to help you find sources about media theories, criticism, and the industry. If you need help, contact the librarian.

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Communication & Mass Media Complete This link opens in a new window
Contains full-text articles on all aspects of Communication & Mass Media Studies, including advertising, broadcasting, journalism, mass media, and more.
Library Search This link opens in a new window
Library Search is your gateway to discover books, journal articles, and much more at Temple University Libraries. Additional information can be found in our Library Search FAQ's.
Nexis Uni (formerly LexisNexis Academic) This link opens in a new window
Contains newspapers, newswires, blogs, radio and tv transcripts, plus legal and business-related research.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers This link opens in a new window
Contains historical newspaper content from titles like The New York Times, Washington Post, The Guardian, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, and many more.
Sage Knowledge This link opens in a new window
Sage Knowledge is a collection of reference encyclopedias and handbooks focused on the social sciences. Great for getting quick summaries on key theories and concepts.

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