TREM 2222W / COMM 3150W Communication Research: Weekly Readings
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Week 2 Topic: Search & General Design of Research
- Chapter 1. The Selection of a Research DesignCreswell, John W. "Chapter 1. The Selection of a Research Design" In Research Design. 3rd ed. Sage, 2009. Print.
Week 3 Topic: Qualitative Research
- What is Qualitative in Qualitative Research (pdf)Aspers, P., Corte, U. What is Qualitative in Qualitative Research. Qual Sociol 42, 139–160 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11133-019-9413-7
- Planning Qualitative Research: Design and Decision Making for New ResearchersTomaszewski, Lesley E., Jill Zarestky, and Elsa Gonzalez. "Planning Qualitative Research: Design and Decision Making for New Researchers." International Journal of Qualitative Methods, vol. 19, 2020.
Week 4 Topic: Quantitative Research (Virtual Pre-Recorded)
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods - Parina PatelPatel, Parina. (2019, Oct. 15) "Introduction to Quantitative Methods." Harvard Law School Library
FYI: Document from the Harvard Law School Library explaining quantitative methods of research.
- Topic 8: Quantitative Research MethodsPerumal, Dr Thinagaran., Open University Malaysia (OUM), CMRM6103/GMRM5103. "Topic 8: Quantitative Research Methods." In CMRM6103
Research Methodology/GMRM5103 Research Methods In Competitive Intelligence Course Module. Open University Malaysia
About: This topic introduces quantitative research methods and encompasses descriptive research designs within quantitative approach. The type of quantitative data analysis also discussed.
Useful Resources: (purely optional)
- Research method tutorialsTrochim, W. K. (2007). Research method tutorials [Electronic version]
Week 5 Topic: How to Write a Literature Review (Virtual Pre-Recorded Class)
- Understanding, selecting, and integrating a theoretical framework in dissertation research: Developing a 'blueprint' for your "house" (pdf)Grant, Cynthia & Osanloo, Azadeh. (2015). Understanding, selecting, and integrating a theoretical framework in dissertation research: Developing a 'blueprint' for your "house". Administrative Issues Journal. 4. 10.5929/2014.4.2.9.
- Writing a Literature Review Research Paper: A step-by-step approachRamdhani, et. al. (2014, Jul. 25) "Writing a Literature Review Research Paper: A step-by-step approach." International Journal of Basic and Applied Science (Vol.3, No. 1) (CC BY-NC 4.0).
Assignment Due:
- Proposals Due
Week 6 Topic: TBD Virtual Pre-Recorded Class Sampling
- Types of sampling in research (Online version of article)Bhardwaj P. Types of sampling in research. J Pract Cardiovasc Sci [serial online] 2019; 5:157-63. Available from: https://www.j-pcs.org/text.asp?2019/5/3/157/273754
- Types of sampling in research (Print PDF version of article)Bhardwaj P. Types of sampling in research. J Pract Cardiovasc Sci 2019;5:157-63
Week 8 Topic: Data Collection Methods
- Chapter - 9 Methods of Data Collection" (pdf)Kabir, Syed Muhammad. (2016). "Chapter - 9 Methods of Data Collection" In Basic Guidelines for Research: An Introductory Approach for All Disciplines (pp.201-275)
Week 9 Topic: Analysis
- Chapter One: An Introduction to Codes and CodingSaldana, Johnny M. "Chapter One: An Introduction to Codes and Coding." In The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers. Sage, 1900. Print.
- Analysis section In The Research Methods Knowledge Base.Trochim, William M.K., Analysis section In The Research Methods Knowledge Base. URL: https://conjointly.com/kb/research-data-analysis.
Read: Conclusion Validity, Threats to Conclusion Validity, Improving Conclusion Validity, Statistical Power, Data Preparation, Descriptive Statistics, Correlation, Inferential Statistics, The T-Test, Dummy Variables, General Linear Model, Posttest-Only Analysis, Factorial Design Analysis, Randomized Block Analysis, Analysis of Covariance, Nonequivalent Groups Analysis, Regression-Discontinuity Analysis, and Regression Point Displacement Analysis.
Useful Resources: (purely optional)
- Companion Website with Free resources to Coding Manual for Qualitative ResearchersLinks to CAQDAS sites to introduce relevant software including: A practice code list, SAGE journal articles showing coding being applied to real research, Sample transcripts highlighting coding techniques, Practical student exercises, and Flashcard glossary.
Week 10 Topic: Data Visualization & Results
- Making Tables and Figures (pdf)Quick, Don. "Making Tables and Figures". (pg. 199-212). Colorado State University
Week 11 Topic: Discussion
- How to Write an Effective DiscussionHess, Dean R. (2004, Oct) "How to Write an Effective Discussion." Respiratory Care Vol. 49, No. 10.
Assignment Due:
- Draft Check-In
Week 12 Topic: Conclusion
- Organizing Your Social Sciences Research Paper: ConclusionLabaree, Robert V. Organizing Your Social Sciences Research Paper: Conclusion. USC Libraries, University of Southern California, last updated August 31, 2021, https://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/conclusion.
Read and Apply APA formatting to your research paper
- APA Formatting and Style GuidePurdue Writing Lab. (2019). APA Formatting and Style Guide. Retrieved from https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_electronic_sources.html
- Cite Your Sources: APA examples.Brooklyn College Library (n.d.). Cite Your Sources: APA examples. Retrieved from https://libguides.brooklyn.cuny.edu/cite/apa
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