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CMNS 260 research guide

CMNS 260 research guide. Sylvia Roberts Liaison Librarian, Communication sroberts@sfu.ca. Assignment.

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CMNS 260 research guide

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  1. CMNS 260 research guide Sylvia Roberts Liaison Librarian, Communication sroberts@sfu.ca

  2. Assignment "general research topic---attitudes and practices related to the ethics and to etiquette in media use in communication....narrow the topic and develop specific research questions, conduct bibliographic research about scholarship related to your specific topic, design ways of collecting information and present an analysis of information you collect." CMNS 260 - Spring 2013

  3. Assignment "general research topic---attitudes and practices related to the ethics and to etiquette in media use in communication....narrow the topic and develop specific research questions, conduct bibliographic research about scholarship related to your specific topic, design ways of collecting information and present an analysis of information you collect." CMNS 260 - Spring 2013

  4. Cell phone interruptions CMNS 260 - Spring 2013

  5. Sample research question What factors impact whether people interrupt conversations with another person to answer their cell phones? Is the age of the parties a factor? Or the context? video example CMNS 260 - Spring 2013

  6. Assignment "general research topic---attitudes and practices related to the ethics and to etiquette in media use in communication... narrow the topic and develop specific research questions, conduct bibliographic research about scholarship related to your specific topic, design ways of collecting information and present an analysis of information you collect." CMNS 260 - Spring 2013

  7. Finding research articles: Identify search terms to describe the focus of your research Select appropriate search tools Use search syntax effectively Assess your search results to select scholarly research publications Capitalize on your findings and/or modify your search strategy for better results CMNS 260 - Spring 2013

  8. Terminology Cell phones Cellular telephones Mobile phones Mobile communication Public space? Observation? Library / libraries Social Interaction Interpersonal Behavior / behaviour Etiquette? Privacy? CMNS 260 - Spring 2013

  9. Search for research articles • CMNS article indexes • Communication & Mass Media Complete • Communication Abstracts • Geobase • Sociological Abstracts CMNS 260 - Spring 2013

  10. Characteristics of scholarly literature • Use to communication research results and ideas to other scholars around the world • Written by experts, uses language and theoretical approaches familiar to those in the discipline • PEER REVIEWED • Typically, research articles include: • Research affiliations of authors • Literature review and sources consulted • Research methodology CMNS 260 - Spring 2013

  11. E.G. peer-reviewed articles Humphreys, L. (2005). Cellphones in public: social interactions in a wireless era. New Media & Society, 7(6), 810-833. doi:10.1177/1461444805058164 Campbell, S. (2008). Perceptions of Mobile Phone Use in Public: The Roles of Individualism, Collectivism, and Focus of the Setting. Communication Reports, 21(2), 70-81. doi:10.1080/08934210802301506 CMNS 260 - Spring 2013

  12. Can’t find anything on topic? Cutting edge topic? Too narrow a focus? Maybe it’s not an area worthy of research or not trendy Think of related literature that you can use Consult reference librarians (use Ask Us for options) or contact me CMNS 260 - Spring 2013

  13. CMNS 260 - Spring 2013

  14. Good luck with your research! Sylvia Roberts sroberts@sfu.ca604-291-3681

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