2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook

COMM 480 Research Capstone I

The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of and ability to write a communication research proposal using the conventions used in the communication discipline. Students will refine knowledge and skills related to the gathering, synthesis, and reporting of existing research on a communication issue, will appropriately articulate research questions or hypotheses to guide your study proposal, and accurately describe the most relevant methodological procedures to be used to investigate the communication issue selected. During the 3-credit hour component of the capstone (COMM 481), students will complete the study proposed in this course.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

Complete MASS 420 plus COMM 315 & COMM 333

Notes

COMM 480/COMM 481 is one of three Capstone options in the Communication Studies major.