Applied Communication Research Methods: Getting Started as a Researcher

Applied Communication Research Methods: Getting Started as a Researcher
ISBN-10
1000762882
ISBN-13
9781000762884
Series
Applied Communication Research Methods
Category
Education
Pages
440
Language
English
Published
2020-01-15
Publisher
Routledge
Authors
Michael Boyle, Mike Schmierbach

Description

A hands-on guide for applying research methods to common problems, issues, projects, and questions that communication practitioners deal with on a regular basis, this text demonstrates the relevance of research in professional roles and communication careers. The second edition features updated material that covers major communication research methods including surveys, experiments, focus groups, observation research, while also providing key background information on ethics, validity, reliability, concept explication, statistical analysis, and other current topics. It continues to foster student engagement with research through its numerous features and practical activities, including: Research in Depth – examples of methods as applied in scholarly research Reflect and React – problems and issues that promote reflection and discussion Voices from Industry – Q&As with professionals working in communication industries End-of-unit activities – exercises that reinforce concepts and content The text is ideally suited to both undergraduate and graduate courses in mass communication research methods. Online resources, including sample syllabi, PowerPoint slides, and test banks are available on the companion website: www.routledge.com/cw/boyle.

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