Communication Theory
Research Paper
Brief:
Students are required to write a research paper using the theoretical knowledge they gained from
this class and applying it to a real case/event/organization.
Students will choose an event, a problem or an issue that is/was receiving major media coverage
either locally or internationally. They will choose a communication theory they believe applies
particularly well to the issue. Students will use the theory to describe and explain why the issue
is/was covered in a certain way. Finally, students will evaluate the theory in terms of how well it
works, giving an assessment of its validity.
Students will write their analysis papers of the event/issue/problem focusing on one of the
communication theories studied on the course. In some cases, more than one theory helps
provide stronger analysis. In such cases, students can use a maximum of three theories only.
In their papers, students are expected to describe the event, a problem or an issue they chose
explaining its importance and how it relates to a specific communication theory. The analysis
should also include details of the type/dynamics of media coverage the event received and any
other related elements that are unique to the case. The paper should also discuss the contributions
the theory added to our understanding of the selected case/event. You are encouraged to examine
issues that have/had local, regional, and international media coverage.
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