The second edition of this highly accessible, core textbook continues to offer students a practical guide to the process of planning, undertaking and writing about qualitative research in public relations and marketing communications. Through clear explanations and illustrations, the book encourages undergraduate and master level students to engage with the main approaches and techniques for conducting critical, reflective investigations. This new edition: Identifies the skills and strategies needed to conduct authentic, trustworthy research Highlights specific analytical techniques associated within the main research approaches Provides new sections on internet-based research, critical discourse analysis, historical research, action research and mixed methods research Qualitative Research Methods in Public Relations and Marketing Communications will be invaluable for those undertaking research methods courses on public relations and marketing communication degrees, as well as those working on a dissertation.
Qualitative Research Methods in Public Relations and Marketing Communications
Designed to serve as a comprehensive, primary text for research methods courses in advertising and/or public relations programs, this book concentrates on the uses and applications of research in advertising and public relations situations.
This Second Edition remains the only book to discuss both theory and application of qualitative research techniques to inspire great advertising and build strong brands.
The authors in this volume present a new point of view related to research methods and techniques in public relations and advertising.
This is an indispensable text for all students of media and communication studies, particularly those undertaking their own research projects or taking modules in research methods.
Situation Three: You have moved from public relations firm X to firm Y.You have in your possession the data from all the previous research you've conducted for firm X. Can you ethically take some of that data with you to firm Y? What if ...
Sometimes this tension produces significant identity change (e.g., Robbins, Anthony, & Curtis, 1973). Below, we'll discuss how these problems often depend on the type of role that a participant observer adopts at his or her chosen site.
The Index, Reader’s Guide themes, and Cross-References combine to provide robust search-and-browse in the e-version.
This volume offers an insight into contemporary communication studies, as seen through the lens of qualitative research.
This user-friendly text guides students through the stages of designing, conducting, analysing and reporting on an original research project.