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Looking for help on a research proposal. The research topic should fit within the broad topic of communicating strategically via interactive strategic media.
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is threefold: (1) to draw parallels between historical communication technologies and current or emerging technologies to anticipate effects and effectiveness; (2) to use communication theory and research methods to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various strategic media to achieve communication objectives; (3) to develop research skills needed for your dissertation proposal.
Select a Research Topic
Select a current or emerging interactive strategic media approach or technology used for any form of communication for your proposed research. Select a research topic that reflects an area of study, a related trend(s), issue(s), or question(s) within the communication field that greatly interests you.
Biblical Perspective
Your research must include biblical perspective and insight throughout the paper. A minimum of five Biblical references, properly used and applied, are required.
Abstract
Please follow APA guidelines for developing a thoughtful and properly formatted abstract summary of your paper.
Introduction
This section should introduce the selected topic, provide historical and cultural context for this topic, discuss the general approach this paper uses to examine the topic, and explain the questions this paper seeks to answer or the problem this paper aims to solve. Develop a well thought out, clearly and precisely stated purpose for your study and provide a brief argument for its significance. An introduction of your chosen theory or theoretical framework should be included. This section also should explain how this proposed research will contribute to the existing body of communication scholarship.
Literature Review
What scholarly research studies are built upon relevant bodies of research and thinking, the literature review shows others what previously has been studied and further supports your analysis. In other words, this review of scholarly literature both informs others about this area of study and is used to support your discoveries and conclusions?
relevant literature will not be possible for this specific assignment, this essential review of the literature should reinforce the value and validity of your proposed research.
Proposed Hypotheses or Research Questions
In this section, clearly state any hypotheses or research questions that will inform your research.
Research Methods
In this section, please explain the methodological approach that your research will take. Explain in some detail what you propose to do methodologically to fulfill the specific purpose of your study. Also, provide a brief rationale for how and why your method is a good choice for addressing your purpose and related research question(s). For example, you might cite previous studies that have taken a similar approach to your proposed method.
Discussion
This section discusses the study's context, relevant background that should be considered, the communication theory or theories that will guide the research, and obstacles that might hinder this study's execution or effectiveness.
Anticipated Results
This section should describe some of your research's anticipated results and why you expect the described results.
ConclusionThis brief section should provide a general summation of your research proposal, revisit the study's purpose, and highlight the theoretical and practical contributions this research will make.
References
The paper must use and cite 10 - 15 scholarly journal articles and other credible sources in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible.