Outline attached. This Final Research Project requires you to (1) find a topic o

Outline attached.
This Final Research Project requires
you to
(1) find a topic of interest or issue
of concern; Nonverbal Communication in a virtual world
(2) review academic communication
research on your topic/issue;
(3) develop a research question;
(4) identify the best method to study
your topic/issue and question(s);
(5) and state how you will conduct
your research;
(6) combine all steps into one paper.
This project is a proposal for
research. You will not actually carry out the study. The
research project
consists of 6 elements or components of the research process.
The final research paper will be
12-15 pages and should include your purpose (introduction), literature review,
research questions, a
methods section, and a conclusion.
Research Project Elements/Components:
Topic of interest: Brainstorm ideas and find a topic
(related to communication) that you are passionate about. Explain
why this topic is important for you and should be of interests to others.
Situate yourself in the research.
Reference List – you will select a topic of interest and review research
by communication scholars. You must develop a reference list of the research
you will discuss in your literature review. Your reference list must
include at least 10 peer reviewed communication journal articles
or books. (Attached are some journals for use)
Introduction: Briefly introduce your topic. State your thesis.
Preview the main points/ideas you will
discuss. Let me know what I can expect
to read and the order in which your discussion will proceed.
·
Body: Identify key points of interest that support your thesis/argument.
·Conclusion: Restate thesis and key concepts you will
discuss in your review.
Final Paper Elements:
Introduction: Introduce your topic, state your thesis, and answer
the “so what?” question – why does this topic need to be studied? (1-2
paragraphs)
Literature Review – Use
your outline to write your literature review. A formal literature review
involves examining peer reviewed academic research (scholarly
journal articles and/or book chapters) on a topic of interest. A literature
review is not just a summary of everything you read. It is a
critical analysis of the
available literature in a given area of study and/or
topic. A literature review addresses a research objective or problem by asking
questions of the work at hand. What is the author studying? What is the context
of the study? What is the author’s key argument? What new concepts, theoretical
approaches, and/or ways of studying the issue does this study provide? How is
this research different or similar to other projects in the discipline? What
assumptions is the author making? How can you contribute to the existing
research? (4-5 pages)
Theory – Identifying
a theory, the major tenets of the theory, and why it is the best analytical
lens to study/answer your RQ. (3-4
paragraphs)
Research
Questions/Hypotheses – (1 paragraph)
Method and Procedures
–address the following criteria for this section and use the headings below in
your paper. (2-4 pages)
Participants:
Describe the participants you will
recruit, how many participants will be recruited, and how you will recruit
them
Procedures:
Specify your method and explain why this is the best approach for your project.
Data
Analysis: Describe the methods you will employ to answer your
hypotheses/research questions. Explain how the data will be analyzed and
assessed.
Possible
Limitations of your method choices
Conclusion – (2-3 paragraphs)
Final
References page