Comparing texts

Get a chart (PDF) showing which of nearly 250 theories are covered by A First Look and ten other leading communication theory textbooks. (The chart linked here shows all theories. Once you are registered, you will have access to additinal tables with other views of the data in the Theory Resources options for registered instructors.)

Registering for the site

1. Fill out the registration form. You will be asked for the following information.
• Your full name
• Your e-mail address (used as your username)
• Name of the school where you are an instructor
• Your curriculum vitae as an attachment

If your e-mail address is not tied to your institution, you will also be asked for: 

• Title of course
• Department name
• Phone number of department office
• Indicate if you are a member of NCA and/or ICA


2. You will receive an e-mail (usually within a day or two) with a password. You can change that password, if you wish, after your first login.


3. To enter the site as an instructor, use https://www.afirstlook.com/login, which will lead you to a login page. Enter your registered email address as your username and your password.


4. For security reasons, logout when you're done using the site or leaving your computer (The logout link is at the right side of the header and in the footer). If you leave your computer while still logged in, someone else can access the instructor-only features. In addition, your session may time out and the site not work correctly, so you will have to login again.

Resources available for instructors
When logged in, you will have access to::

• The Full Instructors Manual (PDF)
• Suggestions for Discussion—ideas to help you interact with students.
• Exercises and Activities—ideas to help stimulate interest and interaction.
• PowerPoint^®—presentations for each chapter
• Short-Answer Quiz Questions—suggestions by chapter
• Text Comparison—charts showing which of nearly 200 theories are covered by A First Look and ten other leading communication theory textbooks. (There are more ways to view the list when logged in than the single PDF document available from the Comparing Texts box.)
• News and Information—Upcoming conference sessions and other information of interest to instructors.