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COM 201 - Communication and Social Issues

Guide contains information and resources helpful for your Social Movement Organization (SMO) research.

Research Centers

Places to Start on the Free Web

Google tips

Use Google's site domain search

site:.edu - tends to find learned information on topics - remember to check credentials of author

site:.org - tends to find learned information on topics and/or organizations related to search topic - be aware of potential bias

site:.info - tends to find organizations on search topic


Use Google's site search to search SMO organizational web site

Organizational web sites may have lousy search features.

Identify URL of SMO and utilize Google's site feature to more effectively search the organizational web site.

example:  find leadership of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving organization