Description

This course focuses on the examination of communication theory and commonly associated research methods.  Principles of operationalization, measurement, and quantitative analysis will be presented.  Standards for the evaluation of social scientific research will be discussed. This course should be taken during your senior year.

Required Text

Reinard, C. J. (2000). Introduction to communication research (3rd ed.). NY: McGraw-Hill.  Available at the Spartan Bookstore.

On Campus Meeting

You are required to come to campus once to take the final examination.  Date and time TBA.

Start Date

The class will start on January 26 and you can access the web site on January 26.

Confirmation of Enrollment

You will be denied access to this class by midnight January 31 if you fail to participate in the first week's activity.

Is Online Learning for You?

Are you a self motivated and self disciplined learner?  Are you able to figure out the class requirements without meeting your professor face-to-face? If your answer is "yes" to both of the questions, you're a good candidate for online learning.  But before you sign up for the course, please take the survey and find out for yourself.

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