Understanding Communication Research Methods: A... -

: Seeks to understand the deep, subjective meanings individuals attach to their experiences.

Before selecting a specific tool or method, researchers must identify their "worldview" or paradigm. These perspectives dictate what kind of knowledge is considered valuable:

: Formulate the problem and review existing literature.

: Gather the actual data through your chosen method.

Discourse Analysis, Rhetorical Criticism, Performance Methods. 4. The Research Process

Every project begins by narrowing down a broad interest into a specific or Hypothesis .

Communication research typically falls into three main categories: Methodology Common Tools

: Seeks to understand the deep, subjective meanings individuals attach to their experiences.

Before selecting a specific tool or method, researchers must identify their "worldview" or paradigm. These perspectives dictate what kind of knowledge is considered valuable:

: Formulate the problem and review existing literature.

: Gather the actual data through your chosen method.

Discourse Analysis, Rhetorical Criticism, Performance Methods. 4. The Research Process

Every project begins by narrowing down a broad interest into a specific or Hypothesis .

Communication research typically falls into three main categories: Methodology Common Tools