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- 1. CM208: Research Unit 9 Assignment Throughout the class you have discussed a variety of research methods, both quantitative and qualitative (participant observation, qualitative interviewing, social text analysis). For the Unit 9 Assignment, it is time to apply that information to a topic and design a research study. You do not have to complete the study; you are just creating a plan for a study by answering the questions below. For the Assignment this week you have a list of topics to choose from. Choose a sample communication topic provided (or one of your own with instructor approval) and design a research study using one (or more) of the research methods discussed in the text. You can use one method or combine methods. In order to complete the Assignment on your research plan, provide answers to the questions below. For more information on what to include for each question, the elements of a research design are discussed in detail in Chapter 2 of the text. Be sure to answer each question with detail and explanations: 1. an introduction to your topic 2. how you would conduct a literature review (the process you would use and generally where you would go for information) 3. your research purpose 4. the unit of analysis
- 2. 5. your research question or hypothesis 6. the research design a. the specific research method (or methods) you will use b. the variables c. how you will conduct the research/ collect the data 7. the important elements to be included in the research proposal 8. a wrap up of research design a. Is it feasible? b. What are the challenges to this study? c. How well would it work to gather the data needed for the purpose and topic? d. Provide any last thoughts on your research design. Choose one of the topics below to complete this Assignment (or another topic of your choice with instructor approval). · The correlation between communication apprehension and success in employment interviews · Longitudinal study of the correlation between children's television viewing and reading in the home · Older adults have larger companionship networks than younger adults (even with the advent of social networks such as MySpace or Facebook on the Internet)
- 3. · Males and females differ in the frequency with which they request advice from others · The more television viewers watch, the more fearful they are of the world · Couples who are high in mutual negativity will have a greater likelihood of splitting up than couples who are low in mutual negativity · How many students out of high school are ready for college classes · Determine public opinion on a political candidate · Exposure to a positive work environment increases productivity · Are messages characterized by a masculine style more persuasive than messages characterized by a feminine style · Are the stories told by employees (narratives) an indicator of organizational loyalty · The portrayals of families on prime time TV · Is going to the movies a gendered activity (is one gender more likely to attend movies than the other) · What skills are necessary to move up in your company · Analyze a well known speech such as Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg address or Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech
- 4. Preparing Your Assignment · Include identifying information: name, date, course, assignment, page numbers. · The body of your paper should be between 500 and 600 words, or about two pages. · Use one-inch margins on all sides of the paper. · Use a 12-point font such as Times New Roman or Arial. · The paper will be based on your thoughts and, therefore, will not require outside citations. However, if you do cite outside references (including the text), you will have to provide the source information. In addition, Assignments should demonstrate careful proofreading. Unit 9 Project Total Points = 120 Possible Points Points Earned Comments Content 80% · Paper is 500 – 600 words (about 2 pages) and addresses one of the topics listed in the directions and includes all areas for that topic including: · an introduction to your topic · how you would conduct a literature review (the process you would use and generally where you would go for information) · your research purpose
- 5. · the unit of analysis · your research question or hypothesis · the research design 1) the specific research method (or methods) you will use 2) the variables 3) how you will conduct the research/ collect the data · the important elements to be included in the research proposal · a wrap up of research design 1) Is it feasible? 2) What are the challenges to this study? 3) How well would it work to gather the data needed for the purpose and topic? 4) Provide any last thoughts on your research design · All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way · Content is comprehensive, accurate and persuasive · Includes elements from the text · Major points are stated clearly, are supported by specific details, examples, and/or analysis and are organized logically. 96 points
- 6. Readability/ Style 10% · Sentences are clear, concise, well-constructed, consistently strong and varied. · Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. 12 Points Mechanics 10% · Rules of college grammar, word usage and punctuation are followed. · Spelling is correct. · Any References used follow APA guidelines (sources are not required) 12 Points Note: Proper intext citations are (author, year, page number) for direct quotes. Throughout the class you have discussed a variety of research methods, both quantitative and qualitative (participant observation, qualitative interviewing, social text analysis). For the Unit 9 Assignment, it is time to apply that information to a topic and design a research study. You do not have to complete the study; you are just creating a plan for a study by answering the questions below. For the Assignment this week you have a list of topics to choose
- 7. from. Choose a sample communication topic provided (or one of your own with instructor approval) and design a research study using one (or more) of the research methods discussed in the text. You can use one method or combine methods. In order to complete the Assignment on your research plan, provide answers to the questions below. For more information on what to include for each question, the elements of a research design are discussed in detail in Chapter 2 of the text. Be sure to answer each question with detail and explanations: an introduction to your topic how you would conduct a literature review (the process you would use and generally where you would go for information) your research purpose the unit of analysis your research question or hypothesis the research design the specific research method (or methods) you will use the variables how you will conduct the research/ collect the data the important elements to be included in the research proposal a wrap up of research design Is it feasible?
- 8. What are the challenges to this study? How well would it work to gather the data needed for the purpose and topic? Provide any last thoughts on your research design. Choose one of the topics below to complete this Assignment (or another topic of your choice with instructor approval). The correlation between communication apprehension and success in employment interviews Longitudinal study of the correlation between children's television viewing and reading in the home Older adults have larger companionship networks than younger adults (even with the advent of social networks such as MySpace or Facebook on the Internet) Males and females differ in the frequency with which they request advice from others The more television viewers watch, the more fearful they are of the world Couples who are high in mutual negativity will have a greater likelihood of splitting up than couples who are low in mutual negativity How many students out of high school are ready for college classes Determine public opinion on a political candidate
- 9. Exposure to a positive work environment increases productivity Are messages characterized by a masculine style more persuasive than messages characterized by a feminine style Are the stories told by employees (narratives) an indicator of organizational loyalty The portrayals of families on prime time TV Is going to the movies a gendered activity (is one gender more likely to attend movies than the other) What skills are necessary to move up in your company Analyze a well know speech such as Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg address or Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech Preparing Your Assignment The body of your paper should be between 500 and 600 words, or about two pages. Use one-inch margins on all sides of the paper. Use a 12-point font such as Times New Roman or Arial. The paper will be based on your thoughts and, therefore, will not require outside citations. However, if you do cite outside references (including the text), you will have to provide the source information. In addition, Assignments should demonstrate careful proofreading.