2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook

COMM 482 Research Capstone

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. Students also will complete the proposed study.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Complete MASS 420 plus COMM 315 & COMM 333

Notes

COMM 482 is one of two Capstone options in the Communication Studies major when combined with COMM 333.