Searching your topic in the scholarly literature will give you an idea of what theories have been used in the research related to your topic. Take notes on the theories being used so you can investigate them later in more depth.
Searching Databases for Theory
To search for more specific information, use the advanced search on many databases such as the ones linked below:
On the search page, use the first box to enter your topic (EX: education); the second box, enter related terms (EX: mentoring) and the third box, theory or theories.
- Research Library (ProQuest) This link opens in a new windowGeneral reference database from business and political science to literature and psychology scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, and daily news content, accessible to readers and researchers at every level.
- Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new windowScholarly full-text journals and peer-reviewed journals covering a wide range of subjects. 1975 to present.
- JSTOR This link opens in a new windowJSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. Coverage includes history, economics, political science, demography, mathematics, humanities and social sciences. Some current issues are available now.
The Handbook of Media and Mass Communication Theory by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781118769973Publication Date: 2014
