What is it?
Discovery is an easily searchable online collection of IABC content.
How does it work?
Discovery aggregates IABC content in one place. That means you can go to one page to perform searches and access content.
Your search will pull up all related content, whether an article, a research report or a how-to book. As you are searching, Discovery thinks for you, creating a tag cloud based on your search terms, giving you the option to delve deeper into an issue to find unexpected answers.
Discovery pulls select sentences and phrases so you can go to the exact page and reference you’re looking for.
What does it include?
There are two levels of access to Discovery…
1. Complimentary Discovery content provides a basic overview of organizational communication issues and includes:
- CW, IABC’s award-winning magazine—covering the spectrum of topics in the business communication field.
- CW Bulletin—featuring research and analysis on a particular issue or topic.
- First-level communication templates—offering easy-to-understand examples of how to approach a communication effort.
- First-level Research Foundation reports—linking theory to practice.
- Select Knowledge Centre resources—knowledge from communication experts.
2. Premium Discovery access gives you an even richer array of content. Case studies, in-depth analysis, and cutting-edge research will help you become an expert on a wide range of topics and issues.
- Gold Quill Award-winning case studies—now searchable and available in one place. Whatever your communication issue or problem, there’s a good chance that one of our Gold Quill Award winners can show you the way to success.
- Knowledge Centre manuals and books—many of the very same books and manuals sold through the Knowledge Centre are available through Discovery—not as one big download but as searchable pieces so that you can get exactly what you need.
- Second-level communication templates—an expansion on the complimentary offerings, these templates offer more in-depth outlines to help you solve more complex communication issues.
- Second-level Research Foundation reports—the most cutting-edge research available on major communication issues facing organizations today, these reports will help you to create context and real understanding before moving forward with communication initiatives.
What does it cost?
The complimentary portion of Discovery is free to members. Premium content is available for a yearly subscription of US$99—about half the cost of one manual from the Knowledge Centre. You must have a current membership to access Discovery content.
Can I still buy (hard-copy or printed) books published by IABC?
Yes. The majority of Knowledge Centre publications will still be available for sale. The difference is that you can learn more about what is in a book before you buy it.
How do I sign up for Discovery?
Login or Join Now to start your subscription.
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