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COM 110 Media and Communication Research Methods Course Objectives

In COM 110 Students will be

• understanding the importance of research in the media field.
• differentiating between academic research and everyday research.
• exploring analysis and criticism of research texts.
• demonstrating the difference between qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• preparing for a career in academic research.
• furthering their skills in critical thinking by providing an assortment of theories and arguments and the opportunity to apply them to specific and concrete examples and observations.
• involved in their academic and local communities.
• able to demonstrate effective research and information management skills.
• able to demonstrate perseverance and learn from mistakes as students self-direct life-long learning.
• utilizing various forms of print and electronic references, evaluating each of these for logic, validity, and reliability.
• composing in an electronic environment and using the resources of word processing software to improve writing.
• composing work to be included in Student Credential Portfolios.