Three documents below, available to download, should give you some guidance for the third part of the class project: 1. Continuing with the previous student's example paper, the model part 3 is posted here. This copy is annotated — I've highlighted some of the main parts your paper must include, which we'll elaborate on in section: — Statement of your research questions — Explanation of why these questions are important, and who else has been asking them (and how) — What data will answer your questions — How you intend to obtain that data ![]()
2. Given that I recently wrote a research proposal myself, I'm posting it here, too. Note the way this is formatted, with labels for each paragraph ("research question," "hypothesis," "related work," etc.); I am perfectly fine with you utilizing this format, if it makes it easier to get your head around the components of a research proposal. (You would not need to include "theoretical contributions" or "risks," unless you had them ready in mind.) ![]()
3. Lastly, here is the short list of research methods compiled by Prof. Goldfarb: ![]()
I also recommend these books, excellent guides to conceiving of and conducting communication research:
— Rubin, R.B., Rubin, A.M., Haridakis, P.M., & Piele, L.J. (2010). Communication Research: Strategies and Sources. Boston: Wadsworth — Babbie, E. (2007). The Practice of Social Research. Boston: Wadsworth Geisel has several copies of the Babbie and a couple copies of the Rubin, all available..
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