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COMM 6986: Directed Research Practicum

Students work on projects under the supervision of faculty members. Projects will generally be faculty-led. Students may be involved with study design, data collection, data analysis, and/or the reporting of the results. Examples of projects that students may assist with include lab-based studies taking place in the Department of Communication lab spaces, studies involving online or remote data collection, and field work. Provides an opportunity for students to gain experience conducting Communication research. At the end of this course, students will be able to distinguish key aspects of the research process, contribute to the design and/or implementation of a research project, and understand the benefits of team science.

Credits
1โ€“6
Offered
Spring 2027, Fall 2026
Campuses
Storrs
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Spring 2027 sections

Taught by Zexin Ma.

SectionTypeMeetsInstructorCampusRoomSeats
001PRABy arrangementZexin MaStorrs4 of 5 open

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Fall 2026 sections

Taught by Elizabeth Hintz, Zexin Ma, and Amanda Cooper.

SectionTypeMeetsInstructorCampusRoomSeats
001PRABy arrangementElizabeth HintzStorrs3 of 5 open
002PRABy arrangementZexin MaStorrs4 of 5 open
003PRABy arrangementAmanda CooperStorrs4 of 5 open

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