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COM 1350

Intercultural Communication

Local History and Genealogy

Southern Maryland Studies Center (SMSC) Resources
SMSC resources for local history and genealogy research.

Ancestry (Library Edition) This link opens in a new window
Search over 4,000 databases and find U.S. Census records, military records, land and probate records, vital and church records, directories, passenger lists, and more.
HeritageQuest Online This link opens in a new window
Search research materials for tracing family history and American culture.

Other Databases

Academic Video Online (AVON) This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive video subscription with educational content in a variety of subject areas. [70,000+ titles]
ImageQuest (Britannica Digital Learning) This link opens in a new window
Access nearly 3 million rights-cleared images from many subject areas for educational, non-commercial purposes.

Statistics

Pew Research Center
Nonpartisan group that conducts "public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis, and other data-driven social science research" to inform the public about issues, attitudes, and trends.

Video Resources

Study Hall: Human Communications (YouTube)
Video series covering the foundations of communication, created by Crash Course and Arizona State University.