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COMM 105: Fundamentals of Communication

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Define Information Requirements Assignments: Tip: Audience Assessment summary
Define Research Topic Often the hardest part of a research project is choosing a do-able topic. BEFORE submitting your final topic, do initial research to make sure you’ll have enough resources…but not too many (otherwise focus on a narrower aspect of your topic!)

Use "Flower Diagram" to brainstorm narrower aspects of your topic.
Use Process Check#2 to see if there are enough resources to make your topic do-able.
Locate and Retrieve Relevant Information Tutorials:

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Evaluate Information Evaluation criteria: for webpages | for articles
Organize and Synthesize Information [Annotated Bibliography—for Prof. Lamb-Normand’s sections]
Communicate Results Using Ethical Practices APA Citations