RESEARCH PROJECT: COMS 520
By closely studying one theory, you have an opportunity to identify and analyze the basic
assumptions underlying the theory and evaluate its strengths and weaknesses from a Christian
worldview. Throughout this course, you will be completing a research project in stages.
At each stage, you are provided with detailed instructions. Be sure to review them before starting
the assignment. At the end of your research project, you will have developed a 15 page
research paper focused on one theory of communication.
Your paper will include the following:
? Title Page
? Introduction
? Literature Review
? Paper Submission
? Presentation
? Responses
You need to collect at least 15 scholarly sources regarding the theory of communication that you
choose to address. Use primary sources whenever possible. All written portions of this project
should follow current APA guidelines.
INSTRUCTIONS
For this assignment, you will submit your Research Project: Title Page Assignment to the
instructor for topic and format approval. Choose one of the theories discussed in the textbook
and create a Research Project: Title Page Assignment with your chosen theory listed as the
title. If the Research Project: Title Page Assignment formatting is incorrect or if you do not
select a valid theory, then the instructor will suggest corrections. You should make the edits
suggested by the instructor and resubmit your Research Project: Title Page Assignment
through the assignment link. As soon as you receive approval, you should begin researching your
theory and collecting your sources.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turning plagiarism tool.
Paper Format: APA