When searching for articles and books on topics of interpersonal communication, consider:
Context - of communication: work meeting, hospital, classroom, etc.
Relationship - of the people communicating: employer/employee, parent/child, siblings, etc.
Form or Medium - Verbal, nonverbal, written, etc.
Purpose or Goal - of the communication: persuasion, informing, etc.
Characteristics - of the communicators: gender, age, culture, etc.
The words you use to describe these can help you find information relevant to your topic.
General & Subject Databases: Large general databases may be a great place to start, but depending on factors such as characteristics and context, you may find subject databases more useful.
For example, if you wish to find articles on communication between patient and caregiver, you might search a medical article database like Health Source or MEDLINE. COMPLETE LIST OF WCC DATABASES >>
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