Applied Communication Research: Scholarship That Can Make A Difference

Gary L. Kreps, Lawrence R. Frey, Dan O'Hair

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Abstract

Applied research is an important form of scientific inquiry that has been widely misunderstood and unappreciated within the field of communication. This article first debunks five common misconceptions about the nature of applied communication research. Four criteria for conducting effective applied communication then are posed. The article concludes by examining three ways in which effective applied communication research promotes the disciplinary growth of communication knowledge.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)71-87
Number of pages17
JournalJournal of Applied Communication Research
Volume19
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1 1991

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Communication
  • Language and Linguistics

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