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Communication Research (Sage Publications)
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Idea Monkey
Idea Monkey, a creation of the Communication Institute for Online Scholarship (CIOS), works by pairing key concepts identified by the CIOS in its analyses of the communication literature. Concepts with high prominence in the field are paired, and the pairings are rated for originality.

Visual Communication Concept Explorer
You can use the CIOS Visual Communication Concept Explorer (VCCE) to explore related concepts from the communication literature and to learn what communication concepts are related to other concepts.

Scholarly Organizations

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
International Communication Association
National Communication Association

The above sites are for three of the many academic interest groups in communication. Visit them to explore the diversity of academic research areas and method interests.

Pew Research Center Internet, Science & Tech Project
The Pew Research Center Internet, Science & Tech Project studies how Americans use the Internet and how their online activities affect their lives. The project uses nationwide random phone surveys, online surveys, and qualitative research, along with data from government agencies, technology firms, academia, and other expert venues. You should become familiar with this site, and the Pew Research Center more generally, as we will refer to it throughout this book.

Applied Communication Research

American Association of Advertising Agencies
American Marketing Association
Direct Marketing Association
National Association of Broadcasters
Public Relations Society of America

The above five websites are for major communication industry groups. You will not be able to access all aspects of these sites, but you will be able to browse for insights on current research, research issues, and possible careers.