Selecting topics are one of the most paramount part of beginning research

Assessment Description

Selecting topics are one of the most paramount part of beginning research. What you are looking for guides and
formulates how you conduct research. In this assignment, you will need to identify a topic and define the variables for
your research. To successfully complete the assignment, you must use academic communication sources. Successful
use of the Library, Credo reference, and other resources provided by the university is critical.

Things to consider: what do you want to study, why is the topic important, is the topic a significant area of study within
the field of Communications, and how can the topic be studied with a survey?

Select a Communication based topic and define the variable that you wish to study. In 500-750 words, you will need to:

Using academic resources, define the variables you are proposing to study and how they are in the field of
Communication

Provide two examples of how each variable has been studied

Explain how you imagine the variables relate to one another with supports given and what role or impact this research
has on how we communicate.

Textbook: Baxter, L.A. &lti>The basics of communication researchailt/i>. Cengage Learning US.

Note: All assignments in this course are cumulative. Each part is necessary to go onto the next and complete the final
research paper

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success
Center.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located
in Class Resources if you need assistance.