Theories of Communication Podcasts

Do research, and learn how to present it!

Murphy Library - There is a page dedicated to Communication Studies on the Murphy Library site. Go to the right, under 'Subject Resources' and look for the drop-down menu.

Communication in the Biological Sciences - Want to learn how to write a good paper?  UW-L's Biology department has an excellent resource for students writing papers.

APA Style Help - This Purdue University site is among the best for giving an overview of APA format, with illustrations.

APA Wizard - A site that automatically generates APA style references.

Identify cutting edge research through Comm Abstracts: http://www.cios.org/www/opnab.htm?

Identify education-related research through ERIC: http://www.eric.ed.gov/.

Learn to write like a media professional!

Associated Press Style (AP Style) - AP Style is a writing style developed and used by journalists, and is considered indispensable to those working in media publishing. Don't confuse AP Style with APA style - these are two different things. (See the links above for APA Style.) While AP Style is important, there are times when using it is a judgment call. Here’s an example, from PR Strategist.

The Marketing Resource Center can help you write an effective news release: http://www.marketingsource.com/pressrelease/writingrelease.html.

Bill Stoller's site can help you write boffo pitch letters: http://www.publicityinsider.com/pitch.asp.

A free "tip of the week" is available from Margo Mateas, the Media Relations Maven: http://www.mediarelationsmaven.com/presentation_skills.html.

American Press Institute - A center devoted to training and professional development for media educators.

Learn about the workplace!

Annual Surveys of Journalism and Mass Communication - The Cox Center, The Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, and the University of Georgia bring you the latest surveys on Journalism and Mass Communication. Click here to view pdf file.

Job Satisfaction in TV News - developed by the late Vernon Stone, Professor Emeritus Missouri School of Journalism.

Job Satisfaction in Radio News - developed by the late Vernon Stone, Professor Emeritus Missouri School of Journalism.

Network with professionals!

Learn about conferences and other networking opportunities of the NCA: http://www.natcom.org/nca/Template2.asp.

If you're interested in broadcasting, you will want to be connected with the Broadcast Education Association: http://www.beaweb.org/.

Meet media professionals and educators through AEJMC: http://www.aejmc.org/.

Check out the help available from the Public Relations Society of America: http://www.prsa.org/.

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Madison Chapter Site -  This site has many helpful items, including past issues of the local chapter newsletter and a job bank. Listings on the job bank are provided by chapter members and area PR firms.

PRSA Minnesota: http://www.mnprsa.com/.

Get an internship!

Your first stop is UW-L's Career Services Office: http://www.uwlax.edu/CareerServices/.

UW-L internships are anything but ordinary. Find out more: http://www.uwlax.edu/Advancement/Connectx/06-issues/02-27/internships.htm  

Dow Jones Newspaper Fund - Founded in 1958 by The Wall Street Journal, this fund offers internships, grants, and a free published Career Guide for students.  The UW-L CST department is listed in the Career Guide, and Dr. Swanson is an exam editor for the internships.

Get a good job!

Check out NCA’s “Pathways to Careers in Communication” at http://www.natcom.org/Instruction/Pathways/5thEd.htm.

View links to jobs across the spectrum of Communication Studies at http://www.academic360.com/ 

We try to keep these links up to date. Let us know if you find one that is no longer active.