How will your communication research help other fields? Please provide credible sources. 2. What does "offering a legacy" look like with your research? Please provide credible sources. 3. What careers will require you to use communication research? How can communication research be applied to various audiences in those careers? Please provide credible sources. 4. Explain the role of an IRB and informed consent. When would you NOT need to interact with an IRB in your research projects? Please provide credible sources. 5. What is the difference between data and information? Please provide credible sources. 6. How can we (academics) identify "needs" within our discipline to shape our research? Please provide credible sources. 7. How can you ensure that your sources are valid, reliable, and accurate? Please provide credible sources. 8. What are some research resources you plan on using/looking at for your class-long research project? What made you choose those? (minimum of five outlets must be discussed) Please provide credible sources. 9. Why is it important to have a well-thought-out and -designed methodology for your research? Please provide credible sources. 10. What trends are you starting to see in your data? How could you apply your research findings to a professional field? Please provide credible sources. 11. Looking at the current research in your field, what are the limitations of your research? Please provide credible sources. 12. What current research (last 18 months) in the field of communication do you think can be applied to your research project? How does or will their methodology influence your current proposal? Please provide credible sources. 13. How can you use a professional portfolio in an interview situation? Please provide credible sources. 14. Why is a writing portfolio important in communication fields? Please provide credible sources.