There are three major research paradigms. For these papers you will explore one
article from each of any two of your choice. These are worth 5% each.
Each paper will include at least two sources: your textbook/class notes and at least
one scholarly article related to your topic. Your task is to discuss your topic as if you
were proposing a research project.
• The title of your essay is a correctly APA formatted reference for the article.
• First, remind the reader of your topic.
• Second, discuss what specific method used is by the article, how it fitswithin
the paradigm and why it is a good fit for your purposes.
• Evaluate the article. Analyze their conclusions following the claim, data,
warrant structure discussed in the class.
• Finally, based upon this article, pose a possible research question on your
topic.
Guide for choosing Articles
Things to look for:
• Studies in communication journals
• Full studies that have analyses of data
• Studies that have identifiable methods
Do Not Use
• Meta-analyses
• Theoretical pieces
• Conference papers
• Dissertations
• Book chapters
