The Purpose Of This Assignment Is To Introduce Or Reinforce

The Purpose Of This Assignment Is To Introduce Or Reinforce Your Knowl

The purpose of this assignment is to introduce or reinforce your knowledge in using APA format in the research process. All of you should be familiar with the post-positivist, interpretive, critical, and dialogic paradigms. Although there are others, most research studies are constructed from one of these. They inform how the researcher or author makes sense of what they want to examine.

Before you begin, read the Introduction and chapters 9-10 in the 7th edition of the APA publication manual. This is a required text in CM 526 & CM 534. You will use it again and again. It might appear to be a bit boring, but these readings and assignments will save you a lot of grief as you continue to write papers and complete a thesis or master's project.

Assignment Instructions: Go back to your research topic that you presented in your presentation. Research and find six sources related to, that inform or provide context to, or about your topic. Make sure to select a few sources that you may want to read in their entirety. Think about if you are examining a particular population, gender, subgroup, culture, environment, particular concepts, etc. All of these can be potential sources.

In the Discussion Board, write a sentence explaining your topic and what you want to examine. Below, cut and paste a correctly formatted reference list using APA style from chapters 9-10 of the APA manual. SAVE THIS REFERENCE LIST IN YOUR FILES. YOU WILL USE IT AGAIN. The sources should include the following:

A. Three journal articles; at least two need to examine something from a communication perspective (perception, identity, performance, nonverbal, culture, behavior, stigma, etc.)

B. One website

C. One online periodical

D. One YouTube video

Paper For Above instruction

The process of conducting research requires careful sourcing of relevant and credible references, especially when adhering to the American Psychological Association (APA) format guidelines. This assignment aims to reinforce students’ understanding and application of APA formatting through the collection of diverse sources interconnected with their research topics. The foundation of this task is a comprehensive grasp of various research paradigms—post-positivist, interpretive, critical, and dialogic—which influence how researchers interpret their studies and findings. As students revisit their research topics, they are expected to locate six sources that inform or contextualize their research, ensuring a variety of media and perspectives to enhance the depth of their work. Critical to this exercise is the identification of sources from different formats including journal articles, online content, and visual media, with specific emphasis on communication-related studies.

Students should begin by clearly articulating their research topic and what they intend to examine. This step ensures clarity in their research focus and aids in selecting pertinent sources. Following this, students must compile an APA-formatted reference list comprising six sources: three peer-reviewed journal articles (with at least two articles focusing on communication aspects such as perception, identity, nonverbal behavior, culture, etc.), one credible website, one online periodical, and one YouTube video. This reference list serves as a foundational resource for their ongoing research and writing process. It is imperative that this list adheres strictly to APA style conventions, including proper in-text citations and reference formatting, as outlined in chapters 9 and 10 of the APA publication manual.

Overall, this assignment fosters essential skills in academic research, source evaluation, and APA formatting, all vital for producing well-supported scholarly work. By systematically gathering diverse sources and practicing APA style, students prepare themselves for more advanced research projects, including theses and dissertations. The exercise emphasizes critical thinking, thoroughness, and adherence to academic standards, which are foundational in conducting scholarly inquiry within communication and other disciplines.

References

  • Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the journal article. Journal Name, volume(issue), pages. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy
  • Author, C. C., & Author, D. D. (Year). Title of the second journal article. Communication Studies Journal, volume(issue), pages. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy
  • Author, E. E. (Year). Title of the third journal article. Media & Communication, volume(issue), pages. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy
  • Website Author or Organization. (Year). Title of webpage. Website Name. URL
  • Author, F. F. (Year). Title of online periodical article. Periodical Name. URL
  • YouTube Channel or User. (Year, Month Day). Title of the video [Video]. Platform. URL

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